UPDATED 7/19, 4:37 p.m. ET: More Houston artists are stepping up to help their city after Hurricane Beryl.
Megan Thee Stallion and her Pete and Thomas Foundation partnered with Bread of Life Inc. and started an Emergency Power Program. Together, the two organizations will give away generators and important supplies to senior citizens in Houston to ensure that they have electricity.
“It’s been painful to watch the elderly population in Houston suffer without electricity during these devastating storms,” Meg said in a statement, per Click 2 Houston. “That’s why we wanted to partner with Bread of Life to take a strategic approach to this problem and secure generators to help protect our senior citizens. We need to do our part to provide our elders with the best resources possible to withstand future emergencies.”
Bun B and his Trill Burgers also launched an initiative to feed those impacted by the hurricane, passing out 1,500 smashburgers last week at two different locations in Houston.
"Pray for our cities as we fight through this like we've done before," he wrote on Instagram, according to the Houston Chronicle.
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Travis Scott’s Cactus Jack Foundation held an emergency relief drive for victims of Hurricane Beryl.
On Tuesday, the non-profit partnered with the Houston Food Bank for the Hurricane Beryl Relief drive in Missouri City, Texas. The Cactus Jack Foundation provided relief and support to those affected by the catastrophic event, distributing water, ice, food, and other essential items using a drive-through system. The effort ultimately served 2,000 families.
The Cactus Jack Foundation also partnered with Houston Responds to launch an emergency hotel grant fund for those who have been displaced. To apply for the fund, please request a voucher here.
“By combining resources and expertise, the Cactus Jack Foundation, Houston Food Bank and Houston Responds collectively aim to provide a safety net for families without power, ensuring they have a secure and comfortable place to stay and access to necessary items as they navigate the aftermath of the hurricane,” a press release says.
Scott’s family was present at the emergency drive, including his mother, brother, and sister, Jordan Webster, who is the foundation’s spokesperson.
The severity of Hurricane Beryl caused widespread flooding, left almost three million people without power, and led to the deaths of at least eight in the Houston area.