Texas Flood Relief: WCK Delivers Meals Where They’re Needed Most
Historic flooding has devastated communities across central Texas, submerging homes, stranding families, and prompting widespread evacuations. Intense rain caused the Guadalupe River to rise 26 feet in 45 minutes. Within hours of rescue operations beginning, World Central Kitchen was on the scene. Our team mobilized on the day of the flooding to deliver meals to families and first responders across the region. Since arriving on July 4, we have served thousands of meals.
Children and families at summer camps in the area were impacted by flooding, with many people stranded or missing. We worked to support those families at every stage: We reached children and staff at summer camps in the area, who were then safely evacuated after receiving meals. We provided hot meals at a reunification center where evacuees were gathering to reconnect with loved ones. In Hunt, we are specifically supporting the Camp Mystic community, which has been hit hard by the flooding. Our meals are reaching families at reunification centers, hotels, and rescue crews on-site at the camp and comforting families who are grieving.
In addition to the impacted summer camps, we delivered hundreds of hot meals and sandwiches in some of the hardest-hit communities, including Kerrville, Hunt, and Georgetown, TX. The team delivered these meals to displaced families sheltering in hotels or with other family members, and to first responders working long hours in the search zone.
Chef Corps Members Tavel Bristol-Joseph (left) and Jorge Luis Hernández (right) are supporting WCK with sandwiches as we find families in need.
We’re working hand in hand with local chefs and impacted residents to harness the power of the local community in our response. Texas Chef Corps members Tavel Bristol-Joseph and Jorge Luis Hernández jumped into action, preparing sandwiches and cookies to nourish neighbors who were grieving and displaced. By collaborating with local partners, including rescue teams, we’re delivering food directly to the people who need it most—quickly, efficiently, and with care.
At food distribution sites, our teams are meeting exhausted search crews still working in dangerous and emotionally taxing conditions. We’re providing nutrient-rich meals and hydration to fuel their nonstop efforts—and we are continuously adapting as needs evolve.
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