The lesson learned during the 2015 Memorial Day flood that impacted Texas was a simple, yet heartbreaking one. When water wants to be in control, it can and will be. In May, the Blanco River overpowered the landscape and forever changed parts of the Hill Country. But when the rain clouds parted, residents emerged to rebuild and recover from what has been called the 100-year- flood that submerged the Wimberley Valley. But they are not doing it alone – people and companies from around the world, including Brookshire Brothers, are giving generously to the effort.
On August 9th, Brookshire Brothers, Nutty Brown Café, and a host of Texas musicians, vendors, residents, and visitors came together under the blue skies for the Texas Flood of Love concert benefitting residents of the flood-ravaged community.
The lineup was a star-studded showcase of talent and generosity. It included artists Ray Wylie Hubbard, Hayes Carll, William Clark Green, Bob Schneider, John Fullbright, Jimmie Ray Vaughan, Wade Bowen, Jason Boland, and Robyn Ludwick.
More than 1,800 fans enjoyed the music, atmosphere, and refreshments at Nutty Brown Café. Brookshire Brothers vendors provided food and non-alcoholic drinks to help keep hunger and thirst at bay during the day-long music marathon. Vendors included:
- DiLusso Meats
- Boots Beverages
- Louisiana Fish Fry
- Goldenbrook Ice Cream
- Brown Distributing
- Angus Pride
- Swift Premium
- Hormel
After the last song was sung, the Texas Flood of Love was a wildly successful fundraising event that raised funds that will go directly to the non-profit organization directing the flood relief efforts. On Friday, August 28th, at the Nutty Brown, Brookshire Brothers, its vendor partners, Ludwick and Judy and Ray Wylie Hubbard presented The Barnabas Connection with a check for $120,000. The 501 c 3’s Executive Director, VIckie McCuistion described tearfully how those funds will help the hundreds of families impacted by the flood. While the scars from the flood will remain with Wimberley for years to come, the devastation doesn’t have to. Brookshire Brothers is proud to have been part of the healing process for these families and communities.
Click here to see a moving video of Wimberley and its story.
