Texas Flood Response
Flood Relief Updates
Torrential rain caused the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, TX, to surge to its second-highest level on record over the July 4th holiday. Flash flooding has claimed hundreds of lives, left many missing, forced evacuations, and caused widespread damage. Families and communities continue to grapple with loss and work toward recovery.
Through our Beacon of Hope Kitchen at Light on the Hill at Mount Wesley, Mercy Chefs remains on the ground, providing chef-prepared meals and groceries to support neighbors during this challenging time. Please continue to pray for those impacted, and stay connected with us on Facebook and Instagram.
October 16, 2025
"We're Still Serving Everyday"
Mercy Chefs has been faithfully serving our neighbors in Texas Hill County since the devastating floods, continuing daily meal service and hiring displaced locals. As our Founder and CEO, Chef Gary LeBlanc, shared, there is still “an overwhelming sense of tragedy” in this region.
As we look ahead, we’re seeking a permanent kitchen to strengthen our long-term commitment to this community. But we can only do this with your support. Every meal you help provide brings comfort, dignity, and hope to families rebuilding their lives.
September 18, 2025
From Iowa to Texas: Renae's Story
Last year, severe flooding devastated northwest Iowa. Having experienced grief, pain, and a Mercy Chefs meal herself, Renae felt called to volunteer and support her neighbors in Texas.
She is one of many who have traveled from across the U.S. to serve with us. We often say volunteers are the backbone of what we do, and we are deeply grateful for each volunteer who shows up in others’ hardest moments.
As we continue long-term relief through our Beacon of Hope, we invite you to join us in preparing and serving meals for families still reeling.
September 8, 2025
Walking with Communities Towards Healing
At Mercy Chefs, our mission extends beyond serving hot meals in the wake of disaster—we walk alongside communities through the long road of recovery. In Kerr County, where deadly floods left many reeling from unimaginable loss, our Beacon of Hope Kitchen remains a lifeline, serving those who were struggling long before the floods.
From hot, nutritious meals to grocery boxes filled with pantry staples and fresh produce, your support is bringing stability and healing. Together, we’re helping neighbors rebuild and look toward brighter tomorrows.
August 14, 2025
San Antonio Spurs Team Up to Feed Kerr County
On Wednesday, August 13, nearly 100 Spurs employees joined Mercy Chefs at Citywest Church to bring hope and nourishment to Kerr County, TX.
Working alongside our volunteers, they prepared, plated, and delivered hot, nutritious meals to families and first responders still tirelessly rebuilding after the devastating floods. We are deeply grateful for the Spurs family and for everyone standing with Kerr County during this season of recovery.
August 8, 2025
Answering the Call to Be the Hands & Feet
From the generosity of friends like you to the volunteers who’ve traveled across Texas to serve, Mercy Chefs has truly felt the presence of family in Hill County, even weeks into our flood response. Whether it’s preparing hot meals or offering words of encouragement to someone who has lost so much, this community has shown the kind of love it’s known for.
But the journey is far from over—and we cannot do it without you. As we serve through our Beacon of Hope Kitchen, you can be the hands and feet of Jesus by helping us provide a chef-prepared meal or volunteering today.
August 1, 2025
"You Can Feel the Suffering...It's in the Air"
Local nurse Hanna has become a support system for her neighbors. Volunteering at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, she has stood alongside survivors facing heartbreak—including an elderly man who lost everything. With an injured leg and no family nearby, Hanna has watched over him. Thanks to her, Mercy Chefs now delivers hot meals to him daily. Whether tending medical needs or ensuring her neighbors are fed, Hanna’s dedication reminds us of the power of responding to the suffering of others with love.
The need in Kerr County remains great. We’re committed to standing with this community for as long as it takes. Your gift today helps us keep serving those in need through our Beacon of Hope Kitchen.
July 29, 2025
"We Say Hill Country Strong—It Really Is"
In Kerr County, football is more than a game—it’s a way of life. When flash floods devastated the region, local coaches and school leaders didn’t hesitate to serve, helping with helicopter rescues and delivering essentials to those in need. These leaders stepped off the field and into the heart of the crisis, embodying the true spirit of what it means to be Hill Country Strong.
Mercy Chefs is proud to stand beside these hometown heroes, serving hot, chef-prepared meals to families still without access to food or water. Whether comforting those in grief or supporting first responders, we’re united in bringing relief and hope where it’s needed most.
July 25, 2025
Supporting Recovery with a Beacon of Hope Kitchen
Mercy Chefs is opening a long-term recovery kitchen in the heart of Texas Hill Country. This new indoor facility will expand our capacity to serve more chef-prepared meals in Kerr County and provide a place for those impacted by the floods to rest and share a meal together. Watch our press conference here.
The road to recovery will be long and difficult, and the need for hot, nutritious meals is greater than ever. Through our Beacon of Hope Kitchen, we are committed to walking alongside this community in the months ahead. Your support makes it possible for us to stay—thank you!
July 22, 2025
Thank You for Standing with Texas
Every hot, chef-prepared meal we serve is more than just food—it’s a moment of relief, a sign of hope, and a powerful reminder that no one is forgotten.
Your generosity is what makes it possible for us to remain on the ground, serving thousands of families, volunteers, and first responders as they begin to rebuild after the floods.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for helping us feed body and soul across Texas, for as long as it takes.
July 20, 2025
Chef Ashbi's Story: Serving Her Hometown
For the past two years, Pastry Chef Ashbi has deployed with Mercy Chefs; but this time, disaster hit home.
Ashbi lived in Kerrville for eight years. Less than 48 hours after the flood began, she was back in Kerrville, serving meals to neighbors, friends, and family. “This response feels different,” she shared. “[T]he level of commitment from Texans helping Texans…is just great for my heart.”
Thank you for making stories like this possible every single day.
July 18, 2025
Bringing Joy & Hope to VBS Kids
After the flood, Calvary Chapel Hill Country didn’t think Vacation Bible School (VBS) could happen. Their kitchen was down; families were overwhelmed. Mercy Chefs stepped in to serve hot meals, making VBS possible for dozens of children.
“The kids have been tremendously blessed,” said Lead Pastor Brandon. “They’ve been singing, dancing, and laughing—and what a blessing that is.”
Thanks to your generosity, we’re helping this community heal. Give today to keep bringing moments of joy, comfort, and hope to flood-affected families.
July 17, 2025
Comfort, Cobblers, & Community
When floodwaters devastated their community, Emily and Stephanie of Cartewheels Catering didn’t hesitate to answer the call for help. Then their own kitchen flooded.
Neighbors and Mercy Chefs rallied to clean and reopen their space. Since then, they’ve been baking cakes and cobblers that add a touch of love to every meal we serve. “I’m so grateful God is using our passion to help others,” Stephanie shared.
We’re thankful for local partners like Emily and Stephanie, who are helping us bring comfort and hope to their community. Discover how you and your organization can come alongside Mercy Chefs to serve those in need.
July 16, 2025
When a Storm Hits Close to Home
Just weeks before the flood, Dallas-based chef Jeff Rockow picked up his daughters from Camp Mystic. When disaster struck the very place they had just left, he couldn’t shake the weight of what could have been.
Jeff drove back to Texas Hill Country, determined to help families who weren’t as fortunate as his. “You’ve got to do what you can,” he told us. “I know I can help put out a lot of food today.”
Volunteers like Jeff are the hands and hearts behind every plate we serve. Join us on the ground as we bring care and hot meals to those recovering.
July 15, 2025
Preparing for a Long Road to Recovery
Days of relentless rain have caused rivers to rise once again in flood-ravaged Kerr County, forcing more families to evacuate. Hearts are heavy; communities are weary. But Mercy Chefs is still here—serving hot, chef-prepared meals and offering hope in the midst of the storm.
As recovery begins to take shape, we’re preparing for the long road ahead. Every meal we serve is made possible by friends like you. Thank you for standing with us as we feed body and soul in Texas.
July 14, 2025
Carrying His Neighbor to Safety
Romero was asleep when strangers fleeing rising floodwaters pounded on his door. That’s how he learned his neighborhood was flooding. His first thought? His elderly neighbor Joe, who has Parkinson’s, and his wife—trapped in their garage. Romero didn’t hesitate. He carried them both to safety.
Since then, he’s spent every day in the heat clearing debris from neighbors’ homes. We’ve been serving him and others hot meals, reminders that they’re not alone. “We need the energy and resources to keep working,” he told us.
July 13, 2025
Offering Peace Amid an Ongoing Storm
Much of Kerr County is once again under imminent flood warnings. While many distribution sites have evacuated, our relief base has become a comfort center for those with nowhere else to go.
Fear and uncertainty hang heavy, but Mercy Chefs remains on the ground. Our team is doing everything we can to serve hot meals to families fleeing rising waters and offering a moment of calm amid the chaos.
We ask for your continued prayers and support. Your support is more crucial than ever, bringing peace in the middle of the storm.
July 12, 2025
A Meal in the Dark
Night after night, Texas State Trooper Sarah has been working along the Guadalupe River, searching for the missing. She’s one of hundreds of first responders pushing through exhaustion and heartbreak to bring help and hope to Kerr County.
When we handed Sarah a hot, chef-prepared meal after a long night shift, she paused. “This feels like home,” she said. For days, fast food had been her only option until Mercy Chefs showed up.
We’re here to serve the heroes on the front lines, just like Sarah. Will you help us keep showing up with meals that restore strength and remind them they’re not alone?
July 11, 2025
Serving Hope, One Meal at a Time
The day floodwaters overtook Kerr County, Cynthia was on the phone with her sister, terrified she wouldn’t make it out alive. Since that moment, Cynthia and her daughter, Alexi, have been by her sister’s side, helping clean up what’s left of her home.
For families like theirs who have deep roots in this town, the devastation is heartbreaking. But in the middle of the grief, we’ve seen something powerful: neighbors showing up for one another.
Through hot, nutritious meals, families like Cynthia’s are finding hope and even a sense of normalcy. One meal can make all the difference. Together, we can continue serving those who need it most across Kerr County.
July 10, 2025
Reinforcing Unity
At Peterson Health in Kerrville, doctors and nurses have been working around the clock to care for the injured and grieving. When Mercy Chefs arrived with chef-prepared meals, hospital staff were finally able to pause, finding connection and renewed strength.
“The meals are amazing. It’s helped us be at our best so that we can take care of this community,” shared Hospital Administrator Tim. “In all of this, it’s lifted spirits.”
In moments of deep loss, a hot meal can restore strength and unity. With over 120 lives lost, more than 160 still missing, and so many families grieving, your gift helps us continue showing up for Kerr County.
July 9, 2025
Healing Begins with a Meal
When Mercy Chefs arrived at City West Church, we met Tim, a local food bank leader doing everything he could to care for his neighbors after the flood. He shared that volunteering with Mercy Chefs was a dream come true. Tim is now serving hot, chef-prepared meals alongside our team, feeding first responders, flood survivors, and even 200 girls stranded at a summer camp. “Each meal we’ve done here this week is a heartfelt meal,” he shared. “It started with a meal, and it ended with Jesus.”
Every meal is a moment of comfort in someone’s darkest hour. You can deliver hope to more families facing unimaginable loss today.
July 8, 2025
More than a Meal
Mercedes grew up in the home her parents still live in, now barely standing after the catastrophic floods left nearly their entire neighborhood uninhabitable. Her family has worked nonstop to sift through the wreckage.
Because of a gluten intolerance, Mercedes had gone days without a proper meal, getting by on energy drinks and snack bars. That changed when our team arrived. More than a hot, gluten-free meal, it was comfort and a reminder that she’s not alone.
Thank you for making it possible for us to serve meals that feed body and soul. Join us in bringing hope and healing to more families like Mercedes’.
July 7, 2025
"Providing Meals is Loving on Them"
When floodwaters overtook Tammy’s family property near the Guadalupe River, nearly 200 first responders—including FBI, DEA, military, police, and firefighters—arrived to search, rescue, and begin cleanup. Tammy wanted to cook for them all, but her daughter said, “Let’s call Mercy Chefs.”
Thanks to your support, we’re delivering hundreds of hot meals to Tammy’s family and the heroes working tirelessly. These efforts are still ongoing, as many remain unaccounted for. Amid loss, your generosity is bringing love, strength, and hope. Help us continue serving those who need it most.
July 6, 2025
A Gift Today Means a Meal Tomorrow
Devastating floods in Kerr County have now claimed the lives of at least 70 people, with many still missing. Entire homes have been swept away, and countless families are facing unimaginable loss.
Mercy Chefs Founder and CEO Gary LeBlanc shares an update from the ground in Kerrville, where our team is actively serving hot, chef-prepared meals to first responders, volunteers, and families hardest hit by this disaster.
Your support today puts a hot meal in someone’s hands tomorrow. Thank you for standing in the midst of heartbreak.
July 5, 2025
First Meals Served in Kerr County
This evening Mercy Chefs served our first hot meals—comforting Italian pasta, garlic breadsticks, Caesar salad, and pineapple cake with fresh berries—to flood survivors and first responders in Kerr County.
Thanks to friends like you, we were able to quickly mobilize in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. As the death toll rises and search and rescue operations continue, Mercy Chefs will remain on the ground to meet urgent needs. Your partnership provides more than nourishing meals; it offers hope.
Make a Donation
Your gift today will provide hot, chef-prepared meals to thousands impacted by the floods across Texas. Thank you for helping us feed body and soul.
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Join Mercy Chefs in providing meals, hope, and comfort to flood victims and first responders. Volunteer with us today!
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