DALLAS (July 20, 2026) – The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) continues to expand feeding and relief operations across the Texas Hill Country as residents begin returning to flood-damaged homes and communities assess the long-term impacts of recent flooding. Initial damage assessments conducted by state emergency management officials across 13 counties have identified hundreds of homes with major or minor damage, while 59 counties have now been included in the governor’s disaster declaration.
To meet growing needs across the region, The Salvation Army has increased community feeding operations in Kerr, Uvalde and surrounding counties. Additional mobile feeding units are serving residents, cleanup crews and first responders in communities impacted by flooding, while feeding operations continue at evacuation shelters and community sites throughout the Hill Country.
In Kerr County, The Salvation Army is partnering with Mercy Chefs to provide meals for affected residents and response personnel. Mobile feeding teams served communities in Comfort, Center Point, Hunt and Bumble Bee on Sunday.
On Sunday, The Salvation Army served its first hot meals from the Uvalde feeding operation in partnership with the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention (SBTC). The SBTC field kitchen prepared 1,200 meals Sunday and is expected to increase production in the coming days, significantly expanding feeding capacity throughout the region. Four mobile feeding units served throughout the Uvalde and Zavala counties in Uvalde, Knippa, Sabinal and Batesville.
“The generosity of our volunteers, donors and partners allows us to continue meeting critical needs across the Hill Country,” said Kathleen Kouns, EDS incident commander. “As families begin the difficult process of cleanup and recovery, The Salvation Army remains committed to providing meals, practical assistance, emotional support and hope.”
The Salvation Army continues supporting shelter operations at the Uvalde County Fairplex, where meals and hydration are being provided daily to shelter residents. The Salvation Army plans to provide meals and refreshments at the following additional locations Monday:
- Ingram Fire Department, 215 TX-39, Ingram
- Uvalde Civic Center, 340 E. Main St., Uvalde
- Private Road 4330, Uvalde
- Knippa Volunteer Fire Department, Avenue G and Main Street, Knippa
- Zavala County Nutrition Center, 210 Highway 57, Batesville
- Roaming unit in Crystal City
Since operations began, The Salvation Army has served 3,881 meals, 2,640 drinks and 2,114 snacks. Additionally, EDS teams have 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.
