Dallas Chef Volunteers in Kerr County After Daughters Attended Camp Mystic

Volunteer Efforts in Kerr County

• 💡 Volunteers from across the country and North Texans have shown up to help with relief and response efforts following a disaster.
• 🎯 Mark and Kim Ellis, from Lucas in Colin County, used their RV to drive to Kerrville and assist with relief efforts, arriving on Saturday.
• ⚡ When people have lost everything, receiving a box of food or a hot meal provides energy and comfort, knowing it was made with love.

Chef Jeff Roco's Response

• 👨‍🍳 Jeff Roco, a Dallas chef and caterer, joined Mercy Chefs in Kerrville to prepare over 3,000 meals daily for flood victims and first responders.
• 💔 Roco's decision to volunteer was deeply personal, as he was picking up his own two daughters from Camp Mystic just days before the catastrophe.
• 😔 He expressed profound sorrow and empathy for parents who lost their children, stating he could not offer them words of comfort beyond his own grief and the fact that his own children are safe.

Community Impact and Support

• 💬 The presence of volunteers offering help, a hug, or simply being there can make a significant difference to those who are tired and have lost everything.
• 😔 Countless families are coming to terms with grief and guilt, especially those whose children are safe, in contrast to families who lost loved ones along the Guadalupe River.
• 🎤 The governor and House Speaker Dustin Burroughs are scheduled to visit Kerr County for an aerial tour, followed by a press conference at 5 PM, with hopes for more stories of hope and resilience.