HOUSTON (WordNews.org) Feb. 19, 2021 — A ministry known as Convoy of Hope has sent tractor trailers to hard hit areas of Texas — and more are on the way — loaded with water and supplies. A total of 10 trucks have been loaded with mostly cases of water as well as food, blankets and cleaning supplies. Trucks are arriving at various distribution sites in Texas and some are being deployed today.

The Springfield, Mo.-based relief organization said more trucks will likely follow in the days to come. Local churches will serve as distribution sites in communities around Dallas and Houston.

Convoy of Hope was compelled to act as news reports out of Texas reported millions of people struggling without power across the state as a result of winter storms bringing record low temperatures to the south. Frozen pipes have burst, and many cities are being forced to shut off the water altogether. Boil orders will be in place for weeks to come as water systems come back online, leaving millions of families without access to basic needs.

“Our partnerships with local churches and organizations are essential to our disaster relief efforts,” said Nick Wiersma, Convoy of Hope’s vice president of Disaster Services. “They enable us to respond quickly in times of crisis, and provide aid to those who desperately need it.”

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Current distribution sites in Texas are:

• Anna – the city of Anna will handle distribution
• Highway Tabernacle Church in Cleveland
• Conroe First Assembly of God in Conroe
• Cornerstone Church in Conroe
• Faith Church in Houston
• Dayspring Church in Santa Fe
• Hope City Church in Houston

Convoy of Hope has distributed more than 200 million meals in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Convoy of Hope said it has a driving passion to feed the world. With a long history as an early responder in times of natural disasters, Convoy of Hope has been a Four-Star Charity as recognized by Charity Navigator for 17 consecutive years. Convoy of Hope has served more than 130 million people since it was founded in 1994. For more information,  visit convoyofhope.org.

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