DHL Delivers Care Kits to Austin Flood Zone
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A yellow DHL van arrived in Austin, Texas, bearing 13 care kits — each filled with an interactive plush and other mindfulness tools — ready for distribution to families affected by July’s floods.
The shipment reached Austin on July 23 after arranged free transport covering more than 1,500 miles from Allentown, Pa., and delivered within one day of pickup. Reiner Wolfs, general manager of DHL Express Northeast U.S., facilitated the expedited delivery at no cost.
Teams from the and packed the kits in Allentown. Each package includes an interactive mindfulness plush toy and additional mindfulness tools to help children navigate anxiety and trauma.
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In mid-July, heavy rains triggered widespread flooding across Central Texas, displacing families and heightening the need for emotional support among children.
After arriving, the team worked with local community groups to distribute the kits directly to flood-affected children in the hardest-hit areas.
Randi Jaffe, founder of the Lost Stuffy Project and a former child life specialist, launched the initiative during California wildfires to replace lost comfort items for children. “We are so grateful for this generous offer. I will be coordinating the packages and they are ready to go,” she said after DHL responded to her plea for support.
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DHL Express said the mission illustrates how logistics can deliver care, connection and compassion in times of crisis.
To support future Lost Stuffy Project efforts, visit .
DHL ranks No. 13 on the Transport Topics Top 100 list of the largest logistics companies in North America and No. 5 on the TT Top 50 list of the largest global freight companies.
This story was created with assistance from generative artificial intelligence. At least two staff editors reviewed the copy before publication.
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