LIBERTY HILL, Texas (KXAN) — Outside Operation Liberty Hill, the doors to a semi trailer flew open to the sound of cheers from dozens of volunteers. The haul was three-pallets tall, and carried from Kemah, Texas by members of the United Cajun Navy, a nonprofit relief group well-versed in flood recovery.
The haul was collected by members of the Kemah Police Department on the Texas Gulf Coast, roughly four hours from Williamson County, and trucked in by the United Cajun Navy, a nonprofit disaster relief organization founded in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
Operation Liberty Hill will distribute the supplies to anyone in need of everyday essentials, or other services like housing, and counseling assistance.
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Volunteers, United Cajun Navy and Operation Liberty Hill staff members stand together for a photo before unloading the haul. (KXAN Photos/Todd Bailey) -
A note scribbled on one box shows the message behind the special delivery. (KXAN Photos/Todd Bailey) -
Liberty Hill Firefighters help unload supplies. (KXAN Photos/Todd Bailey) -
Kemah Police Detective Alonso Soza helps unpack the truckload of donations. (KXAN Photos/Mercedez Hernandez)
Executive Director Susan Baker said it was heartwarming to see neighbors near and far come together to help flood victims.
“That’s the most important part of today is letting people know this is a place they can come from help. There is hope,” Baker said.
Detective Alonso Soza said his department started collecting donations Monday morning, but by that afternoon needed a second container to hold the overwhelming number of donations.
Baker said Operation Liberty Hill is open to any and all flood victims that need supplies. The organization is also collecting donations for flood recovery through it’s website.