SPRING BRANCH, Texas — From homes and schools to churches, many remain without power since destructive storms hit the Houston area on Thursday.
"We were not able to have church," said Pastor Brandon Barber.
But the service must go on for those in need.
"Especially right now with foods flying off the shelf in the grocery store with power still being out, people's food inside, refrigerators are going out," Barber said,
Pastor Barber is the missions pastor at Hope City Church near Spring Branch, one of the hardest-hit areas during the deadly storm.
"Whatever the city needs and our community needs, we’re trying to be here to help," Barber said.
They are partnering with several organizations like Convoy of Hope and Mercy Chefs, an organization that’s served more than 26 million meals worldwide since 2007.
"Since we hit the ground yesterday running we have probably done over 5,000 meals already," said Joel Cauley, Director of Church Partnerships with Mercy Chefs.
They are providing everything from cleaning supplies to non-perishable foods and hot meals.
These are meals that Barber said families with kids are depending on as Spring Branch ISD schools remain closed until further notice.
"They’re not meeting in school then they can’t get those meals. Whether they come here to get food and supplies, or we take it to them, we want to make sure that our teachers, our schools and our community, make sure they’re not missing out on anything," Barber said.
Offering a little hope, in a city that remains strong through it all.
"We're scheduled Monday to Wednesday and we have two shifts, 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. and if we need to go beyond that, this week, we're going to continue to be a help to our city," he said.
Hope City Houston is still looking for volunteers to assist with relief efforts.