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Small Houston restaurant with big heart collects supplies for Venezuela earthquake relief
By Bill Barajas at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 2, 2026
· 3 min read
It’s been nearly a week since two earthquakes devastated Venezuela, and rescuers are still pulling people — and animals — from the rubble.As the need for help continues to grow, several Houston-area groups are stepping up to collect and ship supplies to those affected.Among them is a small restau...
Key takeaway We were raised and born in Caracas,” Sandra Sarshalom said.
Why this matters in Tomball News
The efforts of Gusto Gourmet, a small Venezuelan fusion restaurant in the Greenway/Upper Kirby area, to collect supplies for Venezuela earthquake relief demonstrate the strong ties between Houston's international community and their countries of origin. As a city with a significant Venezuelan population, Houston is likely to see more local businesses and organizations stepping up to provide aid. The fact that the Sarshaloms are working with groups like Metabox Cargo in Katy to ship supplies to Venezuela also highlights the regional connections and networks that are being leveraged to support relief efforts. As the situation in Venezuela continues to unfold, it will be worth watching how other local businesses and community groups in the Houston area, including those in Tomball , respond and contribute to the relief efforts, and how these efforts might be coordinated and supported by local government and community leaders.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? It’s been nearly a week since two earthquakes devastated Venezuela, and rescuers are still pulling people — and animals — from the rubble.As the need for help continues to grow, several Houston-area groups are stepping up to collect and ship supplies to those affected.Among them is a small restau...
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