Donations are being accepted at Berend Brothers Feed Store for ranchers affected by the wildfires in the panhandle. Donations of square hay bales, feed and large animal medicines are being transported to the area Saturday.
People may donate by dropping off feed and hay or buy through Berend Brothers at 103 W. Clay by Friday. Those with questions can call and ask for Brenda at 940-872-5131.
Below are some other organizations providing assistance to fire victims.
The Amarillo Area Foundation’s Panhandle Disaster Relief Fund, which supports local residents and organizations, is accepting donations online or by check.
The Texas Farm Bureau has established a fund to help farmers and ranchers affected by the Panhandle wildfires. Donations are being accepted online and by check. Agricultural producers can apply for assistance through this FSA form.
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is establishing supply points in several locations in the region to accept donations of hay, feed and fencing supplies needed to support ranchers and producers affected by the wildfires. Here’s how to donate to specific areas. For general questions about donations or relief efforts call 806-354-5800.
The Texas Panhandle Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster is helping coordinate volunteering in the area. You can get a volunteer interest form at email info@txpanhandlevoad.org or call 806-378-3004.
For those who are looking for ways to send money for those wildfire victims, AgriLife Extension’s DAR program suggests contacting the following:

• STAR Fund Disaster Assistance through the Texas Department of Agriculture.
• To make donations for people who lost their homes in Hemphill County, go to First Baptist Canadian at http://fbccanadian.org/firehelp/.
• According to the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, direct monetary donations in Gray County should be sent to: City of Pampa – Attn: Finance, Box 2499, Pampa, Texas 79066-2499, reference 02/27/2024 Fire, or made by phone or in person at FirstBank Southwest-Pampa at 806-669-8007. Reference City of Pampa donation for Smokehouse Creek Fire.
• The Austin Disaster Relief Network, a nonprofit, is taking donations to support its disaster response team.
  Verify you are working with a legitimate source before making a donation.