Disaster Relief & Long-Term Recovery
When disaster strikes, Mercy Chefs is there.
We provide hot, chef-prepared meals and clean drinking water to victims, volunteers, and first responders in the aftermath of natural disasters and emergencies. Since our founding, we have served over 35 million meals and responded to more than 220 disasters in 33 U.S. states and territories and 42 countries.
Our six fully equipped mobile kitchens are able to serve up to 20,000 meals per day.
Strategically positioned to deploy at a moment’s notice, these mobile kitchens are self-sustaining, equipped to operate without power, and capable of purifying drinking water on-site. This allows our team to serve in even the most devastated communities where needs are urgent.
Behind every meal is a chef with unwavering commitment, even in the toughest conditions.
In disaster zones, where supply shortages and equipment failures are common, our chefs press forward to prepare nourishing meals made with love and care.
Whether responding to hurricanes, floods, or even war, our experienced team offers more than food; we bring hope, strength, and dignity.
Our Responses
We believe that “something amazing happens over a shared meal.” Mercy Chefs aims to provide comfort and a sense of normalcy to those often facing the worst day of their lives. For us, it’s never just about the numbers; it’s about reaching the one in their moment of greatest need.
Beacon of Hope Model
The road to recovery can be difficult. Long after the headlines fade, Mercy Chefs walks alongside disaster-stricken communities by establishing local kitchens. From chef-prepared meals to Family Grocery Boxes, our Beacon of Hope Kitchens provide lasting relief.
In response to the devastating Texas floods, we opened a long-term brick-and-mortar kitchen to continue walking alongside a community reeling from loss. Each week, we serve meals to those still impacted.
610 Methodist Encampment Rd.
Kerrville, TX 78028