Nestlé Purina factory in Hereford donates pet food to Texas flood victims

HEREFORD, Texas (KFDA) - In response to the devastating July flooding in Central Texas, the Nestlé Purina factory in Hereford has stepped in to support displaced residents and their pets.

The Hereford facility recently delivered 10,500 pounds of Merrick Purrfect Bistro Soirées cat food—enough to feed an estimated 14,000 pets for a day—in partnership with Greater Good Charities. The factory also contributed a $10,000 donation as part of the company’s broader response to the disaster.

The local support effort supplements a $25,000 grant from Purina to Greater Good Charities, which is working on the ground to provide emergency supplies and aid to communities impacted by the floods.

“This tragedy has hit close to home for many of us here in Hereford,” said Hector Vallejo, factory manager at Purina Hereford. “Being part of a Texas community, we felt it was important to show up for our neighbors and their pets to support the ongoing recovery.”

The early morning hours of July 4 brought torrential rain to the Central Texas, causing the Guadalupe River to overflow and triggering flash floods across the Texas Hill Country. More than 100 people lost their lives, and hundreds more were displaced.

Greater Good Charities is partnering with local agencies to deliver essential supplies to both people and pets affected by the disaster. The nonprofit has been active across the state, deploying food, hygiene kits, pet supplies and other emergency resources.

Purina’s support for communities in crisis is part of its ongoing disaster relief work. For more information on these efforts, visit www.purina.com/about-purina/partnerships.

The Hereford factory, which opened in 2015, employs more than 340 workers who produce a range of Purina pet food products.