Louisiana Will Send Critical Supplies to Texas Flood Victims

An unbelievable tragedy has hit Texas after flash flooding was responsible for 82 deaths, and the work continues to find the others who are missing. Local Louisiana business owners are teaming up for a supply drive to help those in Texas.

Flash Flooding Kills Dozens In Texas

The death toll has risen to 82, and the search for 10 campers continues, according to the Associated Press.

We here in Louisiana are no strangers to weather disasters, and many of us know people who are victims of this tragedy. Locally, businesses will collaborate to gather items that have been requested.

Local Louisiana Businesses Will Be Collecting Needed Items For Texas

Jeff Hernandez of Mandez's and Craig Spadoni with Bead Busters, along with others, will be hosting a supply drive limited to specific items.

They have been in contact with Texas authorities in the hardest-hit area. The supply drive will start on Wednesday, July 16, and run through Wednesday, July 23. They will be collecting only the items suggested by those in the hardest-hit areas.

Why Are Local Louisiana Business Owners Asking For Particular Items for Texas Relief?

According to Hernandez and Spadoni, these are the items that flood victims need. These are the only items that will be accepted, as those in Texas specifically request them. While bottled water is usually requested during emergency responses, this collection asks that you refrain from bringing water.

List Of Items Being Collected Locally In Louisiana For Texas Victims

The following is a list of the items that can be donated:

• Personal hygiene products

• Non-perishable food

• Baby items (food, formula, diapers, wipes, NEW bottles)

• NEW chainsaws (chains, chainbar oil) 

• Cleaning supplies (industrial mops, industrial shovels, heavy-duty work gloves, PLEASE NO rubber gloves)

• Insect repellent (bug spray/wipes, wasp spray)

All of these items can be dropped off at Bead Busters in Scott at 4909 Cameron Street, Scott, LA 70506.

Non-Perishable Food Can Be Dropped Off at Both Mandez Restaurants

Jeff Hernandez says that at both locations of Mandez's, they will accept donations, but only non-perishable food items.

Mandez's Seafood, Bar, and Grill is located at 110 Doucet Road in Lafayette.

Mandez's Seafood, Bar, and Grill in Youngsville is located at 1821 Chem Metairie Parkway in Youngsville.

Ways To Help Texas Following Flooding Disaster

In addition to this local collection of supplies in Louisiana that will be sent to Texas, the Community Foundation of Acadiana is also collecting donations for the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country. They have the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund.

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