Here’s How to Help The Texas Panhandle Recover From the Smokehouse Wildfire
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The recent wildfires in the Texas Panhandle have left many of our area residents to deal with incalculable damages and losses. Your help is needed now more than ever.
We've partnered with Amarillo National Bank and the Amarillo Area Foundation in their efforts to funnel help to those who need it most. Below are the two ways that you can contribute to the recovery of the Panhandle through these organizations.
The Panhandle Disaster Relief Fund
Panhandle Disaster Relief Fund - DONATION PORTAL - Opened by the Amarillo Area Foundation in 2006, the PDRF has since assisted residents with the loss of millions of dollars in homes, businesses, out-buildings, vehicles, livestock, grazing land, and fencing to wildfires.
You may also mail a check to: AAF – Panhandle Disaster Relief Fund, 919 S. Polk, Amarillo, TX 79101.
Amarillo National Bank
Individuals who are a member of ANB can make a donation by transferring funds from their account to the relief fund, by phone or in person.
Those who are not a member with the ANB can make a donation in person at any of their branches to benefit the Panhandle Disaster Relief Fund.
ANB recently contributed a gift of $1 million to the Wildlife Disaster Fund.
Other Ways to Help
Below is a list of other relief efforts. If you would like to be added to this list please contact the editor.
Collection Centers & Groups
Borger Dome Civic and Convention Center (1113 Bulldog Blvd, Borger, Texas). Drive by the back of the Dorm, and you can drop off non-perishable food items, toiletries, diapers, and essential supplies. Call 806-273-0955 for questions regarding supplies or volunteering. Donations of clothing and household items are kindly discouraged at this time.
Amazon Wishlist - for ranchers who are treating cattle injured by the fires.
Wildfire Relief for the Texas Panhandle - Texas A&M Agi-life extension's exhaustive list of resources and contact information (opens as a PDF)
Clyde Carruth Pavilion - (301 Bull Barn Drive, Pampa, TX 79065) Supply point for livestock feed and ranch supplies.
Contact: Marcus Preuninger
Office: 806.669.8033
Cell: 325.728.0477
Canadian AH&N Ranch Supply (100 Hackberry Trail Canadian, TX 79014) - Supply point for livestock feed and ranch supplies.
Contact: Andy Holloway
Office: 806.323.9114
Cell: 325.668.0466
Hutchinson County Airport (1608 Airport Rd, Borger, TX 79007) - Supply point for livestock feed and ranch supplies.
Contact: Hanna Conner
Office: 806.878.4026
Cell: 806.395.7005
Monetary Donation via Funds
These are the confirmed places you can make financial donations through.
- Education Credit Union
- Santa Fe Credit Union
- Pantex FCU
- Hutchinson County United Way
- Red Cross
- Amarillo Area Foundation
- Salvation Army Disaster Relief
Direct Donations
Here are the official organizations that are accepting donations (note: these will be limited to first responders). Links are provided.
- Fritch Volunteer Fire Department
- Stinnett Volunteer Fire Department
Special Offers to People Impacted By Wildfire
U-haul will give 30-days of free storage to individuals affected by the wildfires. You may find more information here. (Opens as a PDF)