Updated Sept. 1 at 10:24 a.m.
Cy-Fair ISD has opened the
Berry Center at 8877 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress, as a temporary flood relief shelter. More than 200 individuals stayed overnight and more flood victims are scheduled to continue arriving throughout the day, officials said.
As of Wednesday night, the facility will accept the following donations from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday through Sunday: school supplies, adult diapers, baby diapers, baby formula, baby food, bottles, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, feminine products, bar soap, lotion, toilet paper, toothbrushes, toothpaste, hair brushes, shaving cream, razors, Q-tips, bandages, hydrogen peroxide, rubbing alcohol, cotton balls, socks, new underwear, nail clippers, gallon-size resealable plastic bags, cleanup bucket items, five-gallon buckets with resealable lids, sponges, scrub brushes, cleaning towels, household cleaner, disinfectant dish soap, disinfectant cleaners, trash bags, SOS pads, laundry detergent, brooms, dust pans, mops, dog and cat food, dog and cat crates.
Officials said volunteers will no longer be needed after the 2 a.m. shift Friday morning. Call 281-894-3950 for donation and volunteer information.
CFISD officials encourage those in need south of Hwy. 290 to visit either the Berry Center or Morton Ranch High School at 21000 Franz Road, Katy. Those in Klein can visit the Klein ISD Multi-Purpose Center at 7500 FM 2920, Spring.
Several area churches and businesses are also serving as temporary shelters. Many are in need of volunteers to help support victims as well as supplies. Call or check Facebook pages of the following for the most up-to-date urgent needs and when volunteers are needed:
Animal ER of Northwest Houston is acting as a shelter for pets and accepting donations of crates, pet food, blankets, toys, cat litter and any other pets needs.
27104 Hwy. 290, Ste. 107, Cypress
281-304-0039
www.facebook.com/animalernwh
Calvary Community Church is accepting donations of baby food, adult and baby diapers, hygiene products, new underwear and socks, air mattresses, towels, blankets, mats and cots, toilet paper, large belts, paper plates, plastic utensils, pet crates, dog and cat food, cat litter and litter boxes.
7550 Cherry Park Drive, Houston
281-550-4323
www.facebook.com/calvaryhouston
Community of Faith is accepting donations of buckets, plastic tubs with lids, mops, brooms, large trash bags, towels, sponges, disinfectant cleaner, gloves, tarps, duct tap, bug spray, box fans, shop vacs, first aid kits, paper towels, towels, diapers, baby wipes, baby formula, baby food, water and nonperishable snacks.
16124 Becker Road, Hockley
832-875-2520
www.facebook.com/communityoffaith
Copperfield Church is accepting donations of food, pillows, pet carriers, air mattresses and cots, baby items, water, blankets and towels.
8350, Hwy. 6 N., Houston
281-856-2273
www.facebook.com/cpprfldchrch
Crossbridge Christian Church is accepting donations and supplies.
15415 West Road, Houston
281-345-6435
www.facebook.com/crossbridgehouston
Cypress Crossings Christian Church is accepting donations of water, food, clothing, bedding, toilet paper, paper towels, feminine products and baby products.
15752 Cypress Rosehill Road, Cypress
281-304-4599
www.facebook.com/cypresscrossingscc
The MET Church is accepting donations of pet crates, dog food, undergarments, socks, wheelchairs, walkers and blankets.
13000 Jones Road, Houston
281-914-2715
www.facebook.com/themetchurch
Saint Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Community is accepting donations of food, water, gift cards and cash.
10135 West Road, Houston
281-955-7324
www.facebook.com/st-maximilian-kolbe-catholic-community-1384021438505019
The following entities are not serving as shelters but still accepting donations:
C4Cryo and
Berkshire Hathaway Anderson Properties are accepting donations of all toiletries such as deodorant, soap, feminine hygiene products, hand sanitizers, shaving cream, mouthwash and floss as well as new men’s undershirts, socks and underwear.
16341 Mueschke Road, Ste. 180, Cypress
281-304-2682
www.facebook.com/c4cryo
Coles Crossing Community Center is accepting donations of clothing, underwear, diapers, baby wipes, formula, bottles, reading glasses, paper plates, paper towels, plastic utensils, hand sanitizer, towels, blankets, pillows, stuffed animals, coloring books, crayons, books, puzzles, games, dog and cat food, dog leashes, dog kennels and nonperishable items.
13050 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress
The Foundry Church is accepting donations of cleaning supplies, beddings, air mattresses, nonperishable snacks, water, baby items, toiletries, towels and pet crates until 7 p.m.
8350 Jones Road, Houston
10203 Fry Road, Cypress
713-937-9388
www.facebook.com/foundrychurch
Houston Northwest Church is accepting donations of diapers, mattresses, pillows, water, toys, nonperishable food items and cleaning supplies.
19911 Hwy. 249, Houston
281-469-3389
www.facebook.com/hnwchurch
Houston’s First Baptist Church in Cypress is accepting donations of trash bags, nonperishable food, water, baby formula, baby food, diapers, other baby products, toiletries, L/XL clothing, new underwear and socks, children’s clothing, pillows, towels, blankets, pet food and crates, wheelchairs, adult diapers, first aid items, cleaning supplies, shovels, sledgehammers, crowbars, saws, rakes, brooms, fans, dehumidifiers, utility knives, bleach, work gloves and N95 respirator masks.
11011 Mason Road, Cypress
713-264-4200
www.houstonsfirst.org/harveyrelief
Second Baptist Church is accepting donations of paper goods, diapers, baby wipes, baby food, baby formula, feminine hygiene products, water, trash bags, toilet paper, toiletries, nonperishable food and cleaning products.
29900 Hwy. 290, Cypress
713-365-6011
www.facebook.com/secondcypress
West Houston Church of Christ is accepting donations of clothing, socks, underwear, blankets, pillows, cots, air mattresses, hygiene supplies, baby food, water, diapers, gift cards, cleaning supplies, first aid kits, vacuums, fans, duct tape, paper towels, and nonperishable food items.
17100 West Road, Houston
281-865-0001
www.facebook.com/westhoustonchurch
The Word of God Christian Fellowship Church is accepting donations of towels, feminine hygiene products, clothing, socks, blankets, pillows and toiletries.
17920 Huffmeister Road, Cypress
281-213-3839
www.facebook.com/the-word-of-god-christian-fellowship-church-174122755937420