DALLAS (July 19, 2026) – The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) expanded disaster relief operations across the Texas Hill Country this weekend, increasing feeding capacity, distributing critical relief supplies and deploying additional personnel and mobile feeding assets to support communities impacted by recent flooding.
On Saturday, The Salvation Army in Kerrville coordinated a large-scale relief distribution effort that assisted 275 families affected by flooding. Volunteers and staff from the Kerrville Kroc Center distributed thousands of cleaning supplies, clothing, infant items, bottled water, personal protective equipment and other essential resources to residents as they begin the recovery process.
Dozens of local volunteers assisted with The Salvation Army’s relief distribution efforts. “It’s made me appreciate everything I have,” said Ronnie Jung of the Fredericksburg-Nimitz Rotary Club. “I’m glad to help other people in their time of need.”
To expand feeding operations throughout the Hill Country, additional Salvation Army mobile feeding units and crews arrived Saturday. These teams will serve meals in affected neighborhoods and communities on Sunday, increasing The Salvation Army’s ability to provide meals, hydration and emotional and spiritual care to residents and first responders across the region. Mobile feeding units from Kerrville, Wichita Falls and Tyler will support operations in Kerrville, while units from Waco, Granbury, Laguna Madre and San Antonio will serve communities in Uvalde.
The Southern Baptists of Texas Convention mass feeding team also arrived Saturday and will begin preparing hot meals on Sunday with capacity to produce thousands of meals each day. The longstanding partnership with Southern Baptist Disaster Relief greatly increases feeding capacity across the region.
“We greatly appreciate our Southern Baptist partners, who have worked closely with us for years,” said EDS Director Kathy Clark. “They produce excellent meals, and together we are helping provide quality food and support to communities across the Hill Country as residents clean up and rebuild.”
Since operations began, The Salvation Army has served 2,204 meals, 1,404 drinks and 526 snacks. Additionally, EDS teams distributed thousands of relief supplies to flood survivors across the affected area.
Those wishing to support The Salvation Army’s disaster relief efforts may make financial contributions by visiting helpsalvationarmy.org or by calling 1-800-SAL-ARMY.
For the latest information or for details about becoming a disaster volunteer, visit SalArmyEDS.org.
