SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio community gathered downtown to remember and support victims of the Hill Country floods.
The candlelight vigil and donation drive began at 8:45 p.m. on Monday at Travis Park.
“Friday morning, I turned on the TV and I haven’t kept my eyes off of it,” said Laurie Larew, who was attending the vigil. “It’s the most devastating thing that happened and it’s still going on.”
Deborah Garza, who was also in attendance, said her “heart breaks for the families.”
Prayer was led by multiple priests, including Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller, who made it a point to acknowledge how tight-knit all the impacted communities are.
“Everybody knows everybody, everybody is hurting,” Garcia-Siller said.
The full vigil can be seen in the video player below.
Centro San Antonio organized the vigil as a way to remember those lost in the floods and to collect non-monetary donations and resources for those in need.
Here is a list of helpful items that can be donated:
Personal care and hygiene
- Toothbrushes/toothpaste
- Soap/Body wash
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Deodorant
- Feminine hygiene products
- Diapers and baby wipes
- Hand sanitizer
- Towers and washcloths
- Blankets and bedding
Clothing
- New socks and underwear (all sizes)
- T-shirts and lightweight sweatshirts
- Shoes or flip flops (new or gently used)
- Ponchos and light rain gear
Cleaning supplies
- Trash bags
- Paper towers
- Disinfectant wipes
- Mops, brooms, scrub brushes
- Work and latex gloves
Non-perishable food
- Canned goods with pull-tops
- Baby formula and baby food
- Bottled water
- Peanut butter
- Snack packs
- Pet food and supplies
Miscellaneous support items
- Flashlights and batteries
- First aid kits
- Phone chargers and power banks
- Utensils, paper plates and cups
- Reusable bags or tote bags
The Red Cross and Goodwill will assist in collecting non-perishable donations.