Central Texas Food Bank Responds to Devastating Floods Across Central Texas 

Central Texas is reeling from a series of catastrophic flash floods over the Fourth of July weekend. Torrential downpours dumped up to 14 inches of rain in hours, swelling the Highland Lakes and draining roads in communities like Big Sandy Creek, Leander, Kerrville, Burnet and Llano counties. The floods have claimed over 130 lives, displaced thousands, and cut off neighborhoods from critical resources. 

UPDATED JULY 18 CTFB has activated special emergency food distributions at the following locations: Williamson County  Friday, July 18 - Sunday, July 20 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Disaster Recovery Center - EMS Training Facility, 3189 SE Inner Loop, Georgetown Llano County Monday, July 21, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Kingsland Community Center, 3451 Rose Hill Drive, Kingsland San Saba County Wednesday, July 23, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. San Saba Civic Center, 1190 S. Thomas Stewart, San Saba

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CTFB on the Ground: Immediate Relief, Long-term Support 

In response, the Central Texas Food Bank has rapidly mobilized to provide immediate food assistance to affected families: 

• Emergency pop-up distributions: Since July 11, we’ve hosted multiple drive-thru food distributions in Burnet (July 11), Llano (July 14), San Saba (July 12), Williamson (July 15), and Travis counties, including ongoing relief in Leander, and more. 

• Local partnerships: We’re coordinating with county officials, churches, and community centers to ensure food and clean water reach those most impacted. 

• Long-term staging: We’re storing donated supplies — including non-perishables and bottled water — to support sustained recovery as needs evolve. 

• Supporting recovery infrastructure: With cellars and roads washed out — such as the temporary bridge in Big Sandy Creek — we’re working closely with partners to restore normalcy and ensure ongoing access to assistance. 

Why This Matters 

These floods are among the deadliest in Central Texas in decades. Heavy rainfall — up to 26 feet of rise along the Guadalupe River in just 45 minutes — trapped campers and overwhelmed warning systems. 

CTFB remains committed to both addressing immediate hunger and supporting vulnerable communities throughout what could be a long recovery period. Our emergency efforts are carefully timed and location-specific to match when and where people need help most—this is no generic “pop-up”; every distribution aligns with actual community need on the ground. 

How You Can Help 

• Donate funds or in-kind goods — every $1 equals three meals.  

• Volunteer at local relief efforts or coordinate community collections. 

• Spread the word — share our posts, tag local media, or reach out to partners to amplify awareness. 

Flood recovery is a marathon, not a sprint. We’re staying on the ground, on permit, and aligned with official relief networks.