How to Help Central Texas after the Devastating Floods

Central Texas was devastated the 4th of July weekend after heavy rainfall triggered flash floods across Kerr County and surrounding areas. The community is rallying to support rescue and recovery efforts and many Austin-area businesses are finding ways to help.

For those looking to contribute directly, the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund, created by the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, is one of the most impactful options. The 501(c)(3) charity is directing donations to vetted organizations providing rescue, relief, and recovery services on the ground. Donations can be made online.

Several local businesses are also raising funds, collecting supplies, and pledging profits toward relief efforts.

Companies donating profits to support relief efforts:

Restaurants & Cafés

• Uchi, Uchiko, Uchiba, and Loro locations are donating a portion of sales and offering guests the option to round up checks for Mercy Chefs.

• Radio Coffee & Beer locations are matching in-store donations up to $10,000 to The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country.

• Aba will donate a portion of the proceeds from every Smoky Garlic Hummus sold in July toward the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund.

• Le Calamar is donating 25% of all French wine sales to the Southern Smoke Foundation’s Texas Hill Country Fund which provides emergency relief to affected food and beverage workers in the area.

• Torchy’s Tacos is giving $1 to flood recovery efforts for every American taco sold in July.

Retail & Wellness

• Kendra Scott will donate 100% of proceeds from all Everlyne bracelets to flood relief.

• Milk + Honey Spa is matching up to $10,000 in donations to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund.

• House of Shan is donating all proceeds from their Hill Country Relief + Hos Trucker Hat to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund.

• James Avery will be giving 100% of the proceeds from the “Deep in the Heart of Texas” charm to relief efforts until August 4.

• Zadok Jewelers is donating 100% of the proceeds from each Hill Country Bracelet to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund.

Events & Experiences

• Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival’s Summer Preview Week is giving 100% of proceeds from all nine Preview Week events to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund.

• The Applause for the Cause benefit concert, hosted by Robert Earl Keen on August 28, will donate all proceeds to Texas Hill Country flood relief.

• Ron White’s Guadalupe Love Fund Flood Relief Benefit Show on August 9 will give 100% of ticket sales to flood relief efforts.

• A Deep in the Heart benefit concert on September 8, featuring Josh Abbott Band, Carly Pearce, Casey Donahew, Kaitlin Butts, The Panhandlers, Wade Bowen, and more, will donate proceeds directly to recovery and rebuilding efforts.

• A Song in the Storm: Heart of Texas Flood Benefit concert on August 12, featuring Lyle Lovett, Michael Martin Murphey, Andy Hedges, Jimmie Vaughan, and more, will donate proceeds directly to the Central Texas Flood Recovery Fund.

Article courtesy of Tribeza