How to help: Agencies offering assistance,

If you would like to help Central Texas flood victims, contact these agencies:

American Red Cross of Central Texas

Make a donation by phone using your credit or debit card by calling (512) or (800) 928-4271.They accept MasterCard, Visa, Discover and American Express.

Text REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation to American Red Cross National Disaster Relief.

Go to redcross.org/tx/austin/ways-to-donate for more information.

Austin Disaster Relief Network

Raising donations to help flood victims and has established a victim and public hotline, 512-8060800.

Funds will be distributed directly to families in the form of gift cards. T o make a donation, go to the network’s website or mail a check to Austin Disaster Relief Network, P.O. Box 3817, Cedar Park, TX 78630, Attn: Memorial Weekend Flood Fund.

Warehouse at 1905 S. Capitol Texas Highway in Austin now accepting donations of underwear, socks, hygiene products, sponges, gloves and brooms, first aid kits, new blankets and new pillows, among other items. Operation hours: Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m to 9 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Donations also accepted at Hope Family Thrift Store, 1122 E. 51st St., Austin, Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Agency has great need for volunteers to assist in receiving donations and assisting families.

Salvation Army

Seeking financial donations to support disaster relief efforts. Its mobile feeding unit (canteen) from Williamson County (Austin Area Command) provided food and hydration for more than 300 survivors seeking shelter at the San Marcos recreation center.

Donate online at salvationarmyaustin.org, or by mail by sending checks to The Salvation Army, P.O. Box 1000, Austin, Texas 78767. Text HELPAUSTINAREA to 41444. Include your name and the amount you want to donate.

The Salvation Army is currently not able to accept donated goods for the Austin-area flood disaster relief.

United Way

The United Way of Greater Austin has made it easy to help flood victims. Text FLOODS to 41444 or give online at UWATX.org/flood.

Catholic Charities of Central Texas

Catholic Charities is asking for donations to support immediate and longterm recovery needs for victims of flooding across their 25-county service region. To donate call 512-651-6126 or visit www.cctx.org/donate.