DISTRIBUTION SITES - 2011 TX WILDFIRES - INDEX (DIST: FOOD/SUPPLIES)

This record is a compilation list/index of sites that are distributing to folks impacted by the 2011 Tx Wildfires. It is an ongoing work in progress, so check back often for updates and additions.

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Bastrop Church of Christ
287 FM 20
Bastrop, TX
512-303-4597

This site is distributing:

Clothes (all sizes)
Undewear (new)
Socks (new)
Non-perishable food
Diapers
Baby Items
Pillows
Pillow Cases
Sheets (all sizes)
Blankets
Cleaning Supplies
Brooms
Mops
Livestock/Horse Feed

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Austin Disaster Relief Network (ADRN)

These sites are distributing:

Gift cards
Non-perishable food
Water
Gatorade drinks
Baby items including Diapers and Formula
Dog food
Small toys
Sheets
Blankets
Toiletries
Walkers and Canes

DISTRIBUTION (AND DONATION DROP) LOCATIONS:

Hours of operation for Distribution Centers:
Mon-Fri 9AM – 8PM.
Saturday 9AM - 6PM

GEORGETOWN WAREHOUSE
610 North Austin Avenue
Georgetown, TX 78626
Contact: James
Phone: 589-3038
*Currently Open*

AUS/TACO BELL WAREHOUSE
1905 South Capitol of Texas Hwy
Austin, TX 78746
Contact: Tina
Phone: 497-9480
*Currently Open*

OAK MEADOW BAPTIST CHURCH
6905 South IH-35
Austin, TX 78744
Contact: Laurie Dezille
Phone: 971-7991
*Opens THURSDAY 9/8/11 @9am*

See this Citizen Command Center Relief Database facility record for further information:
https://ccc.haghy.com/shelters/6442

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FOOD DISTRIBUTION:

Bastrop County Emergency Food Pantry and Support Center, Inc.—9/8/11
External Source: Tresha Sanders-Silva-Director of Bastrop County Emergency Food Pantry
Summary: Bastrop County Emergency Food Pantry and Support Center, Inc. is open
County: Bastrop
Location: Bastrop County Emergency Food Pantry 806 Fayette Street, Bastrop, TX
Phone: 512-303-0033
Web Site: http://www.bastropfoodpantry.org

Description: Because of the Bastrop Fires the Bastrop Emergency Food Pantry and Support Center; hours each day will vary and families needing assistance should call to confirm hours. A caseworker will assist families with disaster needs as resources become available.

Food Pantry is located at 806 Fayette Street, Bastrop, TX

Will assist with Toiletries & Non-Perishable Food & Fans for qualifying elders/seniors (Call ahead to inquire about eligibility)

Smithville Food Pantry
107 SW 2nd Ave.
Smithville, TX 78957
Phone: 512-237-5197
Open: Wednesday, 9am – 12 noon
* For Smithville residents.

St. Vincent De Paul Society
302 W. 11th St.,
Elgin, TX 78621
Phone: 512-285-3882

American Red Cross Mobile Meal Service 9/14/11
External Source: American Red Cross Terry Faglie, 830-688-3535
Details
Summary: Mobile feeding site offering lunch and dinner meal service to those affected by the Bastrop wildfires
County: Bastrop
Location: Tiger Tote Parking Lot 4104 Highway 71 Bastrop, TX 78602 Tahitian Village 140 Tahitian Dr. Bastrop, TX 78602 Bastrop High School 9th Grade Academy 1602 Hill Street Bastrop, Texas 78602 Terry’s Corner on Hwy 21, Circle D 1148 Highway 21 E Paige, TX 78659
Web Site: http://twitter.com/#!/CenTexRedCross
Description: UPDATE 9/14/11
American Red Cross is providing meal service for those affected by the Bastrop Wildfires.

LOCATIONS:
Tiger Tote Parking Lot
(Located next to Exxon gas station, across from Tahitian Village)
4104 Highway 71
Bastrop, TX 78602
Open until Sunday 9/18

Tahitian Village
(Church of Latter-Day Saints Parking Lot, huge HEB truck there as well)
140 Tahitian Dr.
Bastrop, TX 78602
Open only Wed 9/14, Thur 9/15, and Fri 9/16

Bastrop High School 9th Grade Academy
(Located next to the FEMA trailer onsite)
1602 Hill Street
Bastrop, Texas 78602
Open until Sunday 9/18

Terry’s Corner on Hwy 21, Circle D
1148 Highway 21 E
Paige, TX 78659
Open until Sunday 9/18

TIMES:
Meals served daily
lunch 11:30pm - 2:00pm
Dinner 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Subject: SNAP-Food Stamps Benefits for Bastrop County—9/13/11
External Source: Deborah Ballard - TIRN-HHSC
Details
Summary: SNAP-Food Stamps Benefits for Bastrop County
County: Bastrop
Location: HHSC 3809 Loop 150 E Bastrop, TX 78602
Phone: 211
Description: The HHSC SNAP staff are currently providing assistance with replacement SNAP BUT NOT Disaster SNAP. They are open at their main location at 3809 Loop 150 E Bastrop, TX 78602.
Phone number: 512-321-3995 ; this line did not answer when we called this am, but Elgin HHSC office confirmed the office in Bastrop was open.

Callers to 2-1-1 Option 2 for replacement benefits will be served over the phone. Callers will be warm transferred and their applications will be processes while they are on the phone. AS YOU CAN IMAGINE THE HHSC LINES ARE JAMMED. ENCOURAGE CALLERS TO BE PATIENT.

Callers with questions regarding replacement benefits should always be referred either to the local office or to Option 2 to request same because individual circumstances may or may not indicate replacement and eligibility wants to be sure that all requests are considered and logged.

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FOUNDATION CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES
177 E. Union Chapel Road, Bastrop, TX 78602
512-718-0000
http://www.MyFCM.org

(WORKING ON LIST OF AVAILABLE ITEMS FOR SURVIVORS)

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Spicewood Fire Relief Center:
http://www.spicewoodtx.us/firerelief.html

NOW HAS TWO LOCATIONS TO ASSIST AND RECEIVE DONATIONS

Grace Outreach Center
COMMAND INFORMATION CENTER
20808 Hwy 71 W.
Spicewood, TX 78639
Operation Hours 10 am - 5 pm

Spicewood Community Center
7901 CR 404
Spicewood, TX 78639
Operation Hours 1 - 7 pm

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SOURCE -
http://bastroprelief.org/update/new-bastrop-disaster-recovery-distribution-center

New Bastrop Disaster Recovery Distribution Center

Monday, Sept. 19: the Bastrop Rundell Distribution Center is now closed. All wildfire relief distribution activities have transferred to a new warehouse. The Settlement Distribution Center, 150 Settlement Rd. Bastrop is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. People affected by recent wildfires in Bastrop County are encouraged to pick up materials they need at this new location. Smithville Distribution Center, 210 Main St., will continue donation and distribution hours of 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

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Distribution Center for Victims of Bastrop County Fires
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Distribution-Center-for-Victims-of-Bastrop-County-Fires/186233514781271

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Disaster Relief Donation Distribution Centers

The Settlement Distribution Center, 150 Settlement Rd. in Bastrop is open seven days 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. People affected by recent Bastrop County fires are urged to pick up materials they need at this new location. Smithville Distribution Center, 210 Main St., will continue donation and distribution 7 days 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Settlement Distribution Center Smithville Distribution Center
150 Settlement Rd., Bastrop 78602 210 Main Street, Smithville 78957
Open 7 days a week 9 am. - 6 pm. Open 7 days a week 9 am. - 7 p.m.

Donations for Bastrop County may be made in Austin:
South: Loop 360 Drop Off, 1905 S. Capitol of Texas Hwy, Austin Monday thru Saturday 9am - 6pm
North: Georgetown Drop Off, 610 N. Austin Avenue, Georgetown Tuesday and Thursday 9am - 6pm
Donations via these sites will be sorted and returned to Bastrop County for distribution as needed

For additional information, please visit bastroprelief.org or call 501-593-7901

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Subject: Salvation Army’s Central Texas Wildfire Relief Center—9/14/11
External Source: Diedre Conley, KXAN, (512) 476-2863
Details
Summary: Salvation Army’s Central Texas Wildfire Relief Center
County: Bastrop
Location: 12317 Technology Blvd, Suite 300, Austin, TX 78727
Description: The Salvation Army will open its Central Texas Wildfire Relief Center on Friday, September 16, in Austin.

The center will serve as the main distribution point for donated household items, toiletries, non-perishables and clothing to wildfire survivors.

The Salvation Army plans to distribute donated items to those individuals who have been directly affected by the wildfires in Central Texas. Those affected can visit the center and pick up what they need. People who have lost their homes are asked to bring proof of residence in order to qualify for assistance.

LOCATION:
12317 Technology Blvd, Suite 300
Austin, TX 78727
Exit McNeil Drive from 183, Technology Blvd intersects with McNeil.

HOURS OF OPERATION:
Friday, September 16, 2011
9:00 am to 4:30 pm
and
Monday, September 19 through Saturday, September 24
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Penning for Jesus Cowboy Church located at 1252 Highway 20, Red Rock,
between the hours of 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., Monday
through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday