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Here's how to help with disaster relief in central Texas
A sheriff鈥檚 deputy pauses on Saturday while combing through the banks of the Guadalupe River near Camp Mystic after a flash flood swept through the area in Hunt, Texas.
At least 160 people are still missing after flash flooding in Texas over Fourth of July weekend left more than 100 dead, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said at a news conference Tuesday.
New Mexico鈥檚 neighboring state was hounded by heavy rainfall last week.
On Friday in Kerr County, where the worst of the flooding occurred, rainfall levels reached up to 15 inches and led the Guadalupe River to rise 22 feet in three hours, according to the San Antonio Express News.
President Donald Trump issued , he announced on Truth Social. The state has more than to flood threats across Texas, according to the Texas governor鈥檚 office.
According to the , the organization is focused on 鈥減roviding comfort and care to the families and communities impacted鈥� but is not seeking monetary donations at this time.
While the search for the dozens of missing continue, there are many ways New Mexicans can help:
GoFundMe: The popular fundraising site has put together a list of in central Texas. The platform has also started i, with donations going directly to 鈥渋ndividuals and families impacted鈥� as well as other non-profit organizations.
Community Foundation of Texas Hill Country: The Community Foundation of Texas Hill Country established the K, which supports rebuilding and relief efforts. Donations will go towards other non-profit organizations, first responder agencies and local governments.
San Angelo Area Foundation: The San Angelo Area Foundation has started the S. Donations will go to hotel and food vouchers, according to Kim Hoelscher with the foundation.
United Family: The United Family, a company that owns Marketstreet and Albertsons Market locations, has started a 鈥渄onate-at-the-register campaign鈥� benefitting the San Angelo Area Foundation and the Kerr County Relief Fund. Customers can either donate at checkout in person, online or through the app July 8 through July 20. Additionally, Albertsons Market is accepting donations directly from the . The company has made , according to a press release.
World Central Kitchen: World Central Kitchen, a food relief organization, has been active in the Texas Hill Country since July 4, delivering meals and water to first responders and impacted individuals. Although its work takes members across the world, World Central Kitchen has where people can donate to Texas meal relief efforts.
TEGNA Texas Relief Fund: TEGNA, a company that owns various local news channels in Texas, has partnered with Communities Foundation of Texas, a Dallas-based nonprofit, to establish the . Any donations will go to 鈥渧etted local nonprofit organizations providing direct relief鈥� in Central Texas.
Whataburger: Whataburger, a Texas-based fast food chain with 16 locations in New Mexico, announced a $100,000 donation and donation drive to Texas flood relief organizations.
From July 9 through July 31, Whataburger is donating 100% of proceeds from purchases of the company鈥檚 commemorative cup collection to Texas flood relief. The cups start at $2 and are available at participating stores.
Whataburger according to the company鈥檚 website.
For more information about smaller nonprofits and other organizations working in the area, Communities Foundation of Texas . Additionally, , a 501(3) nonprofit that rates fellow charities, c.
