Dallas, Texas (July 22, 2026) – Recovery operations continue across South Texas as communities impacted by catastrophic flooding work toward stabilization. As floodwaters continue to recede and move farther south, more residents are returning to their homes to begin the difficult process of mucking out and cleaning up flood damage. While conditions are becoming more stable, many survivors continue to rely on ongoing support as recovery efforts progress.
The Salvation Army remains active serving affected communities by providing hot meals, food boxes, cleanup kits, hygiene kits and emotional and spiritual care. The organization continues to partner with local, state and federal agencies, as well as nonprofit organizations, to coordinate relief efforts. The Salvation Army plans to maintain disaster relief operations through the weekend. “While we’re beginning to see signs of stabilization across the region, many families still face the overwhelming task of cleaning out and rebuilding their homes,” said Kathleen Kouns, Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) Incident Commander. “The Salvation Army will continue to provide hope, practical assistance and compassionate care for as long as our neighbors need us.”
In Uvalde and Zavala counties, The Salvation Army, in partnership with the Southern Baptist Disaster Relief, prepared 1,950 meals on Tuesday. The San Antonio Canteen continues to provide meals for residents staying at the Red Cross-managed evacuation shelter at the Uvalde County Fairplex, which is projected to remain operational through Thursday, July 23. The shelter in Uvalde remains open with limited occupancy, while the shelter in Batesville closed on Tuesday as residents transitioned back into the community.
Five mobile feeding units served residents in Knippa, Crystal City and Uvalde on Tuesday. Cleanup kits and hygiene kits were distributed throughout Crystal City and Camp Wood, a community in Real County that experienced limited road access for several days due to flooding. Canines for Christ also began providing emotional support to survivors and responders and will continue serving communities throughout the week.
In Kerr County, Tuesday marked the final day of community mass feeding operations in Kerrville as recovery efforts shift into a more targeted phase. The Tyler Rapid Response Unit will redeploy to the Uvalde Incident Command beginning July 22, while the Wichita Falls Rapid Response Unit will demobilize. The Kerrville Kroc Center distributed food boxes, cleanup kits, bottled water and other emergency relief supplies to the community on Tuesday and will continue assisting flood survivors on a case-by-case basis.
The Salvation Army plans to provide meals at the following locations in Uvalde on Wednesday, July 22:
- Sacred Heart Catholic Church – 408 Fort Clark Road, Uvalde, TX 78801 (Zavala County)
- Uvalde Junior High School – 615 Studer Street, Uvalde, TX 78801 (Uvalde County)
- Knippa Volunteer Fire – Corner of Ave G and Main Street, Knippa, TX 78870 (Uvalde County)
- Crystal Ballroom – 2116 FM 65, Crystal City, TX 78839 (Zavala County)
- FairPlex – 215 Veterans Lane, Uvalde, TX 78801 (Uvalde County)
- Private Road 4330, Uvalde, TX 78801 (Uvalde County)
Since operations began, The Salvation Army has served 8,136 meals, 7,655 drinks and 7,283 snacks and made 424 emotional and spiritual care contacts. 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.
