Here's how to help with disaster relief in central Texas

At least 160 people are still missing after flash flooding in Texas over Fourth of July weekend left more than 100 dead, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said at a news conference Tuesday.

New Mexico’s neighboring state was hounded by heavy rainfall last week.

On Friday in Kerr County, where the worst of the flooding occurred, rainfall levels reached up to 15 inches and led the Guadalupe River to rise 22 feet in three hours, according to the San Antonio Express News.

President Donald Trump issued a disaster declaration for Kerr County Monday, he announced on Truth Social. The state has more than 20 state agencies responding to flood threats across Texas, according to the Texas governor’s office.

According to the American Red Cross Facebook page, the organization is focused on “providing comfort and care to the families and communities impacted” but is not seeking monetary donations at this time.

While the search for the dozens of missing continue, there are many ways New Mexicans can help:

GoFundMe: The popular fundraising site has put together a list of verified campaigns for individuals and nonprofits in central Texas. The platform has also started its own relief fund, with donations going directly to “individuals and families impacted” as well as other non-profit organizations.

Community Foundation of Texas Hill Country: The Community Foundation of Texas Hill Country established the Kerr County Relief Fund, which supports rebuilding and relief efforts. Donations will go towards other non-profit organizations, first responder agencies and local governments.

San Angelo Area Foundation: The San Angelo Area Foundation has started the San Angelo Disaster Relief Fund. Donations will go to hotel and food vouchers, according to Kim Hoelscher with the foundation.

United Family: The United Family, a company that owns Marketstreet and Albertsons Market locations, has started a “donate-at-the-register campaign” benefitting the San Angelo Area Foundation and the Kerr County Relief Fund. Customers can either donate at checkout in person, online or through the app July 8 through July 20. Additionally, Albertsons Market is accepting donations directly from the Albertsons Companies Foundation. The company has made a lead donation of $10,000, according to a press release.

World Central Kitchen: World Central Kitchen, a food relief organization, has been active in the Texas Hill Country since July 4, delivering meals and water to first responders and impacted individuals. Although its work takes members across the world, World Central Kitchen has a specific campaign where people can donate to Texas meal relief efforts.

TEGNA Texas Relief Fund: TEGNA, a company that owns various local news channels in Texas, has partnered with Communities Foundation of Texas, a Dallas-based nonprofit, to establish the TEGNA Texas Flood Relief Fund. Any donations will go to “vetted local nonprofit organizations providing direct relief” in Central Texas.

Whataburger: Whataburger, a Texas-based fast food chain with 16 locations in New Mexico, announced a $100,000 donation and donation drive to Texas flood relief organizations.

From July 9 through July 31, Whataburger is donating 100% of proceeds from purchases of the company’s commemorative cup collection to Texas flood relief. The cups start at $2 and are available at participating stores.

Whataburger has eight locations in Albuquerque and two in Rio Rancho according to the company’s website.

For more information about smaller nonprofits and other organizations working in the area, Communities Foundation of Texas provided a list of “vetted” organizations on its website. Additionally, Charity Navigator, a 501(3) nonprofit that rates fellow charities, curated a list of 501(3) nonprofits aiding Central Texas.