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In Kerr County, a fleet of volunteers brings hot meals to hard-hit neighborhoods

In Kerr County, a fleet of volunteers brings hot meals to hard-hit neighborhoods

Summary

In Kerr County, Texas, volunteers are delivering hot meals to neighborhoods heavily affected by recent flooding. Mercy Chefs, a nonprofit organization, is organizing this effort with the help of local volunteers and is providing thousands of meals daily.

Key Facts

  • Volunteers deliver hot meals to areas affected by flooding in Kerr County, Texas.
  • The flooding happened after heavy rains on July 4th caused flash floods.
  • Mercy Chefs, a nonprofit from Virginia, organizes the meal distribution.
  • Volunteers prepare meals at a local church that serves as a food distribution site.
  • The effort provides up to 5,000 meals each day.
  • The floods have resulted in over 100 deaths, with 160 people still missing.
  • Some areas are hard to access due to the extent of flood damage.
  • Tim Thomason leads a group called Blind Faith Foundation, helping in the food distribution effort.

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