TEXAS — As the largest wildfire in Texas history continues to blaze across the Panhandle, the fire has also taken people’s homes and livestock along with it.
Numerous organizations statewide are providing resources to assist those affected by the wildfires.
Donations of feed, hay, fencing supplies, cow feed and milk replacers are being accepted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. These contributions will be directed towards helping those who own livestock.
To receive donations, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is creating Animal Supply Points in multiple locations.
The locations for these donations include:
- East Location Animal Supply Point: Clyde Carruth Pavilion, 301 Bull Barn Drive, Pampa. Contact Marcus Preuninger at 806-669-8033 or 325-728-0477.
- North Location Animal Supply Point: Canadian AH&N Ranch Supply, 100 Hackberry St., Canadian. Contact Andy Holloway at 806-323-9114.
- West Location Animal Supply Point: Hutchinson County Airport, 1608 Airport Road, Borger. Contact Hanna Conner, 806-878-4026 or 806-395-7005.
Monetary Donations
- Texas Wildfire Relief Hub has a GoFundMe
- Texas Baptist Men has a donation page on their website
- The STAR Fund provides a donation page along with contact information for funding assistance
- Amarillo Area Panhandle Disaster Relief Fund is accepting monetary donations on their website
As more information becomes available, A&M AgriLife Extension will provide additional educational resources on the losses and needs of wildfire victims.
General questions about donations or relief efforts can be made to the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service at 806-354-5800.