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 in its wake. Roads and bridges have been washed out, and emergency crews continue to conduct water rescues as families struggle to cope with the devastation.
Mercy Chefs is providing hot, chef-prepared meals to victims, first responders, and volunteers in the days ahead. Please continue to pray for those impacted, and stay connected with us on Facebook and Instagram.
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 ser those in need.
July 16, 2025
Jeff's Story: When It 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 the 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 in the 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 Togetherness
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
It Starts 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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