Texas wildfire Donations of hay, feed and fencing supplies are needed to support those impacted by the devastating Eastland Complex wildfires that have already burned more than 45,000 acres in Texas
Theย Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Serviceย along with Red Chain Feeds, Texas Animal Health Commission,ย Texas Department of Agricultureย andย Texas Southwestern Cattle Raisersย Assocation are coordinating efforts through the combined efforts of agencies and industry partners.
The ongoing wildfires, fueled by dry, windy conditions, have covered 46,768 acres spanning Eastland County.
โThese donations will go directly to those who need them as soon as possible,โ said Monty Dozier, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension director, Disaster Assessment Recovery, College Station โTexans are known for their generosity and deep values of Texas agriculture during times of need. This is certainly a situation where our neighbors and friends are needing assistance after losing some if not all of their livelihoods.โ
Donation locations and contact information:
Primary contact: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
Donations Hotline: 979-314-8200
Secondary contact: Gorman Milling Company Inc.
Fiber Plant, 1200 East Townsend, Gorman, Texas 76454
Red Chain Feed Mill, Luke Fritts, 254-734-2252
A relief fund has also been established through theย STAR Fund Disaster Assistance through the Texas Department of Agriculture. Payment is availableย via PayPal.
For local wildfire conditions and updates, visit theย Texas A&M Forest Service.
