Operation Hill Country Hope: Central Texas Flood-Relief Drive

Help Us Haul Hope Back to Kerr County

Central Texans stood with us after Hurricane Harvey. Now, families hit by flash floods need our support. From Monday through Thursday at noon, drop off essentials and morale-boosters at any of our partner locations. On Thursday afternoon we’ll load our 26′ box truck and deliver everything to Kerr County on Friday—no middlemen, no fees, just direct relief.

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What to Donate

Here’s a practical “shopping list” you can share with folks who want to pitch in. I grouped the items so donors can scan for what they already have or can pick up on a quick store run.

1. Immediate Survival Needs

• Bottled water (cases or gallon jugs) – top priority

• Ready-to-eat, non-perishable food: canned meals, protein bars, peanut butter, pop-top soups, baby food, formula

• Manual can openers

• New socks and underwear (all sizes)

• Lightweight blankets and towels

2. Infant & Child Care

• Diapers (all sizes) and pull-ups

• Baby wipes and diaper rash cream

• Formula (powdered and ready-to-feed)

• Baby bottles, pacifiers, sippy cups

• Children’s clothing and shoes (new or gently used, washed)

3. Personal Hygiene & Health

• Toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, soap, shampoo, razors, feminine hygiene supplies 

• Hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes

• First-aid kits, bandages, and antibiotic ointment

• N95 or KN95 masks (flood cleanup stirs up mold)

4. Cleaning & Recovery Gear
(These items disappear fast after a flood)

• Heavy-duty trash bags (contractor grade)

• Work gloves (leather and rubber) and latex/nitrile gloves

• Bleach, disinfectant, all-purpose cleaner, laundry detergent

• Buckets, mops, push brooms, scrub brushes, sponges

• Shovels, flat pry bars, utility knives

• Dust masks/respirators and safety goggles

• Flashlights, headlamps, batteries (AA/AAA/D)

5. Comfort & Warmth

• Pillows and pillowcases

• Air mattresses or sleeping pads

• Lightweight ponchos/rain gear

6. Kids’ Distractions & Family Morale Boosters

• Board games, puzzles, playing cards

• Coloring books, crayons, markers, sketch pads

• Small Lego sets or building blocks

• Stuffed animals and dolls (new or like-new, laundered)

• Paperback books (children, teen, adult)

• Portable chargers or power banks so teens can keep phones running (keeps spirits up during outages)

7. Pet Supplies

• Dry and canned pet food

• Collapsible bowls and leashes

• Cat litter and disposable trays

8. Miscellaneous but Mighty Helpful

• Gift cards (big-box stores, grocery, gas cards) for families to buy exactly what they need

• Reusable shopping bags and plastic storage totes with lids

• Ziploc-style freezer bags (gallon & quart) for safeguarding documents

• Sharpies, duct tape, zip ties

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A few collection-day reminders:

• Please pack like items together and label the box or bag—this makes sorting a breeze.

• All hygiene items should be unopened and within expiration dates.

• Used clothing, toys, and linens must be clean, smoke-free, and free from pet hair.

• Batteries can’t be loose—tape ends or leave in sealed retail packaging.

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With this list we can help cover the basics for today and the “little things” that help families feel normal tomorrow.

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Drop-Off Partner Locations

Monday–Thursday, 8 AM–12 PM

• Oh My Jane Boutique (Alvin)

• Adams Homes Model Homes (Angleton, Texas City, Dickinson)

• Adams Homes Corporate HQ (Webster)

• Generator Service Center (Rosenberg)

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Do you have a business that wants to join as a drop-off site? Contact us at 346-340-4234, info@gomudpuppy.com, or via this page; we’ll handle the pickup on Thursday afternoon.

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Thank you for helping our neighbors get back on their feet—let’s pack this truck to the roof!