Texas flood response: heartache, love and persistence amidst the darkness

Texas flood response: heartache, love and persistence amidst the darkness

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The Fort Worth Stockyards community is coming together to gather donations for those who are impacted by the Central Texas flooding. 

More than 100 people are dead and dozens more are missing after devastating flash floods slammed the Texas Hill Country this weekend, with water rescues taking place along the Guadalupe River. Dozens are still missing.

From July 10-July 31, North Texans can donate items at several locations throughout the Stockyards, located in North Fort Worth.

Items needed for Central Texas flooding victims:

  • Non-perishable food
  • Diapers and wipes
  • First aid kits
  • Personal hygiene items
  • School supplies
  • Canned pet food

Here’s where you can drop off donations:

  • Hotel Drover – 200 Mule Alley, Fort Worth, TX 76164
  • 97 West Kitchen & Bar – Located inside the Hotel Drover
  • Stockyards Hotel – 109 E Exchange Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76164
  • H3 Ranch – Located inside the Stockyards Hotel 
  • Hyatt Place Historic Stockyards – 132 E Exchange Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76164
  • Stockyards Visitors Center (Wednesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.) – 130 E. Exchange Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76164

Several other organizations are accepting donations for those impacted by the floods, as well as first responders and volunteers. To donate online, click here.