West, Texas
April 19, 2013
Following the fertilizer plant explosion on April 17, 2013; five volunteers provided 500 meals to those affected, sharing the mercy and message of Jesus Christ.
Moore, Oklahoma
May 26 - 27, 2013
Following the EF-5 tornado that devastated the town on May 20, 2013; 25 volunteers provided 1,250 meals to those affected by the storm. Volunteers also assisted with chainsaw operations and debris cleanup, sharing our Faith, Food, and Love for Christ with those affected by the storm.
Vilonia and Mayflower, Arkansas
May 24 - 26, 2014
After an EF-4 tornado destroyed parts of the towns of Mayflower and Vilonia on April 27, 2014; 31 volunteers served 2,389 meals to those affected by the storm. Volunteers also assisted with chainsaw operations and debris cleanup, sharing the mercy and message of Jesus Christ.
Bridge Creek, Oklahoma
May 23 - 25, 2015
Following the EF-3 tornado that severely impacted the area on May 6, 2015; 35 volunteers provided 820 meals to those affected by the storm. Volunteers also assisted with chainsaw operations, debris cleanup, and distribution of spiritual care kits, sharing our Faith, Food, and Love for Christ with those affected by the storm.
Van, Texas
May 30, 2015
Following the EF-3 tornado that destroyed parts of the town on May 10, 2015; 20 volunteers provided 140 meals to volunteers and those affected by the storm. Volunteers also assisted with chainsaw operations and debris cleanup, sharing the mercy and message of Jesus Christ.
Garland/Rowlett, Texas
January 23, 2016
After an FE-4 tornado tore through the Garland and Rowlett area on the evening of December 26, 2016; 325 volunteers provided 2,350 meals to volunteers and those affected by the storm. Volunteers also served the Garland, Rowlett, and Sunnyvale communities by providing assistance with debris removal, chainsaw work, sharing our Faith, Food, and Love for Christ with those affected by the storm.
Lindale, Texas
May 21, 2016
An EF-2 tornado severely impacted the small community on April 29, 2016; 300 volunteers provided 1,000 meals to those affected by the storm and also assisted with chainsaw operations, debris cleanup, and distribution of 50 spiritual care kits, 33 kitchen kits. Sharing our Faith, Food, and Love for Christ with this small East Texas community.
Bryan, Texas
June 4 - 5, 2016
Regional flooding and an EF-1 tornado impacted parts of the town on May 26, 2016; 60 volunteers provided 921 meals to volunteers and those affected by the storm. Volunteers shared the mercy and message of Jesus Christ.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
September 22 - 25, 2016
Historic flooding destroyed homes and business as record rain fall was recorded on August 12 and 13, 2016. 42 volunteers provided 6,000 meals to those affected by the flooding. Volunteers also distributed 53 spiritual care kits, 310 kitchen kits, and 5,500 devotionals, sharing our Faith, Food, and Love for Christ with those affected by the flooding.
Canton, Texas
May 20 - 21, 2017
On April 29, 2017, seven tornadoes plowed through Van Zant, Henderson, and Rains County Texas causing a path of destruction nearly 55 miles long and up to one mile wide. The tornadoes caused four deaths, injured 56 people, and damaged or destroyed nearly 2,000 buildings. There were thousands of survivors of the storms that need help! 76 volunteers provided 1,600 meals to those affected by the tornadoes. Volunteers also distributed spiritual care kits, and 200 devotionals, sharing our Faith, Food, and Love for Christ with those affected by the tornadoes.
League City, Texas City, and Galveston, Texas
September 14 - 17, 2017
On August 25-29, 2017, Hurricane Harvey caused massive damage to the coast of southeast Texas, destroying homes and businesses as record rainfall was recorded several days after its landfall. An estimated 70% of Harris County was flooded by at least 1.5 feet of water, flooding over 136,000 structures in Harris County alone. 100 plus volunteers provided 5,600 meals to those affected by the flooding. Volunteers also helped with clean up and rebuilding efforts, sharing our Faith, Food, and Love for Christ with those affected by the hurricane.
Lake Charles, Louisiana
October 17 - 18, 2020
Hurricane Laura came onshore Wednesday, August 26, 2020, as a Category 4 Hurricane. Lake Charles took a direct hit from this high-powered storm causing extensive damage in that area. There were thousands of survivors of the storms that needed help! 31 volunteers provided 3,176 meals to those affected by the hurricane. Volunteers also distributed spiritual care kits, roofing tarps, and cases of water, sharing our Faith, Food, and Love for Christ with those affected by the hurricane.
Metairie, Louisiana
October 8 - 10, 2021
Hurricane Ida was a deadly and destructive Category 4 Atlantic hurricane that became the second-most damaging and intense hurricane to make landfall in the U.S. state of Louisiana on record, behind Hurricane Katrina in 2005. The Holy Cow Smokers Disaster Relief volunteers as well as volunteers from Atonement Lutheran Church and School in Metairie distributed 5,000 hot BBQ meals to people in Metairie, New Orleans, Lafitte, and LaPlace. Of these meals, thousands were distributed to affected families that had no ability to cook since the storm hit August 29.