How You Can Help Fire Victims: Donation Locations & What To Donate

Things To Do In Austin | 6 Sep 2011

I have compiled a list of ways you can help. I will be updating the list throughout the day so please feel free to let me know anything I should add. Thank you for all the help in getting this list together.

Volunteer Your Time/Drop off at:
Distribution Center in Bastrop: 210 Main Street Smithville, Texas 78957
Contact Megan Hancock 512-304-8171

Volunteer With Local Red Cross: 512-928-4271

What To Donate:

clothes
canned food
bottled waters
Tylenol/Advil/pain relievers
baby food
trash cans/trash bags
laundry detergent
socks
pillows/blankets
diapers

Where To Donate:

Central

BookPeople: 603 N. Lamar Blvd. 78701
Church of Resurrection: 2200 Justin Lane 78757
Gilda Grace Collections: 1818 W. 35th Street 78703
Austin Diocese: 6225 Highway 290 East – 78723
UT Campus Gregory Plaza: 11am-2pm daily
Sugar Hill Spa: 3027 N. Lamar #100 – 78705
Baker Street Pub: 3003 S. Lamar Blvd. 78704
Amy’s Ice Cream – Super South: 3100 South Congress Ave. 78704
Malaga Tapas & Bar: 440 W 2nd Street 78701
St. Vincent de Paul: 1327 South Congress Ave. 78704
Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar: 1120 South Lamar 78704 September 7 6:30-9p.m.
PALOMA Botanical Beauty Parlour: 4600 Mueller St. #1005 78723 also offering 10% off cards for all persons making donations

East/Bastrop/Smithville

Peacock Salon: 1519 East Cesar Chavez 78702
Elgin Elementary School: 1005 W. 2nd Street Elgin 78621
Old Wind’s/Dollar General Store: 210 Main Street Smithville 78957
Zion Church: 151 Shiloh Road Bastrop
Rundell Business Park: 704 W Highway 71 Bastrop 78602 call: 512-332-8661
Foundation Christian Ministries in Cedar Creek: 177 Union Chapel Road Bastrop 78602

North

Celebration Church: 1202 Rabbit Hill Trail Georgetown
McDonald’s: 608 W. Hwy 79 Hutto
Unity Church of The Hills: 9905 Anderson Mill Road – 78750 -not taking clothes
Trashy Roots Salon & Spa: 117 Louis Henna Blvd. #150 Round Rock 78664
St. Vincent de Paul Church: 9500 Neenah Ave. 78717
Faith Family Services: 206 W. Live Oak Hutto 78634
Rowe Valley Events Center 155 CR 366 Spur, Taylor 512-639-1224 after 5: 512-297-8666
Click Computers of Georgetown 1102 S. Austin Ave #109 Georgetown
Paul Mitchell The School: 15635 Vision Drive #107 Pflugerville
Brigade Skate 511 Lake Road #105 Belton, Texas 76513
Lambs Tire and Automotive: 10740 Research Blvd. #115
Lambs Tire and Automotive: 11675 Jollyville Road
Taylor Chamber of Commerce: 1519 North Main Street Taylor, Texas 76574

South

The Capital Area Food Bank: 8201 South Congress Ave. 78745
Fellowship SW Church in Buda: 3870 FM 967
Dart’s Aloha Tattoo: 160 West Slaughter Lane 78748
Salt Lick BBQ: 18300 FM 1826 Driftwood 78619
Lambs Tire and Automotive: 2204 Slaughter Lane
Sames Red Barn Motors: 620 W. Slaughter Lane 78748
South Austin Rehab: 1701 W. Ben White Blvd. #100B 78704
AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine: 4701 Westgate Blvd. 78745

West

Austin Christian Fellowship: 6401 River Place Blvd. 78730
Hill Country Bible Church: 12124 Ranch Road 620 North Austin 78750
Oasis on Lake Travis: 6550 Comanche Trail 78732

Also, drop off water, Gatorade, snacks to your local fire department for the fire fighters.

Pet/Animal Help:
What to donate:

dog food
cat food
crates
cat litter
toys
towels
beds

Where to donate:
Austin Pets Alive: 2807 Manchaca Road 78704
Austin Pets Alive is also helping with displaced pets email: pass@austinpetsalive.org or call 512-961-6433

All Dirty Dog Locations:
Downtown: 710 W. 5th Street 78701
Guadalupe: 3016 Guadalupe 78705
South Lamar: 2300 S. Lamar 78704
William Cannon: 1901 William Cannon Suite 152 78745
Mesa Drive: 8108 Mesa Drive 78759

Places To Donate Money for Animal Relief:

Austin Pets Alive
Austin Humane Society
Bastrop Veterinary Hospital is seeking supplies. Call (512) 321-5386 or (512) 303-6969.
Williamson County Humane Society

Places To Donate Money:

Mailed to: Highland Lakes Legacy Fund: Spicewood Community Center PO Box 44 Spicewood, Texas 78669
Austin Community Foundation
Austin Disaster Relief
Central Texas Fire Relief Emergency Fund Donate by mail to 4315 Guadalupe Suite 300, Austin, TX 78751 or in person at Austin Telco branches
American Red Cross of Central Texas
Bastrop Christian Ministerial Alliance: PO Box 856 Bastrop TX 78602
Drop off:
Burnet Country Sheriff’s Office: 1601 East Polk Street Burnet, TX 78611
Spicewood Community Center: 7901 Country Road 404 Spicewood, TX 78669

Fundraisers:

Kung Fu Saloon Quarters for Relief: for the next 2 weeks every quarter put into their games will be donated. 510 Rio Grande 78701

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Leah

Thank you Kristy!
Michellegoll

Could you also list some good mail options for those out of town wanting to send financial aid or gift cards?
- Kristy
  
  I will work on that and add it to the list!
Carole_metcalf

Thank you for the information! FYI- Hutto isn’t South. It’s North (East of Round Rock)
- Kristy
  
  Thank you Carole, I corrected it, I must have gotten ahead of myself!
  - Jewels
    
    please add Taylor Chamber of Commerce to your list for a place to drop off donations….thank you! God bless you!!!
    - Marcyldixon
      
      Thanks Jewels. I was wondering where in Taylor to take my donations… So The Taylor Chamber of Commerce or The fire house-either one…
      Thanks.
Sugar HIll Spa

We are also accepting Donations at Sugar Hill Spa on 31st and Lamar.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1535353041 Veronica Sarah Niksich

I just received word that Unity Church of the Hills is also accepting donations.
Alyssa

Thanks!

I’m pretty sure you can drop clothes off at the St. Vincent de Paul locations!
Kelli Stoffels

Austin Christian Fellowship is listed twice. The third drop off in the “West” list should be Austin Ridge Bible Church, 9300 Bee Cave Rd, Austin, TX 78733. Drop off this week in Building “C”
- Kristy
  
  Kelli, Thank you! I updated the post!
http://www.facebook.com/people/Vanessa-Samilpa/676739733 Vanessa Samilpa

I have tons of baby boy clothes. I will try my best to make it out today to drop them off!
http://www.facebook.com/people/Vanessa-Samilpa/676739733 Vanessa Samilpa

I have tons of baby boy clothes. I will try my best to make it out today to drop them off!
Acash

Great List, Thank you very much for putting it together!
http://www.trashyroots.com Trashyroots

Trashy Roots Salon & Spa in Round Rock is accepting donations too. 117 Louis Henna Blvd, Suite 150 Round Rock, TX 78664
Vonjela

I don’t really have anythign to donate not having much and being here only a year. But my 8 years old who I am homeschooling and I want to help out. If there is something we could actually DO to help out, please list. Thanks
Jackie_richard29

Si have heard pillows and blankets are needed also. Diapers would be a good idea too
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=501432823 Ben Mouton

We’ll
be making regular trips out to Bastrop over the week and into the
weekend, if you have anything you’d like to donate for the fireman, or
evacuees, please bring it by.

Baker Street Pub
3003 S Lamar Blvd.
Austin, TX 78704
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=501432823 Ben Mouton

We’ll
be making regular trips out to Bastrop over the week and into the
weekend, if you have anything you’d like to donate for the fireman, or
evacuees, please bring it by.

Baker Street Pub
3003 S Lamar Blvd.
Austin, TX 78704
mrs. black

I’ve got a friend who’s lost her home, as have her mom, sister, etc.

they have evacuated to austin to stay with family and CANNOT find where to pick up donations! red cross is currently not distributing (as of 12pm, 9.6.11) and do not have info for any who are!
- Suckowcarol
  
  I have a car full – in need of anything specifc?
Ziggy1138

Thank you so much. Could you add to the list places where people can *receive* donations? Hundreds of evacuees are in Austin with only the clothes on their backs, and it seems like everyone is shipping aid to Bastrop county.
- Kristy
  
  I am looking into that now! I will get back to you as soon as I have more information!
- Suckowcarol
  
  I have a car full – in need of anything specific?
Kfl

I called unity chuch of the hills and they are not taking clothes donations
Soc783

I could give a displaced dog a temporary home if one is needed. Who would I cantact about that. We have one small dog and a fenced yard. He is indoor/outdoor.
- Mel
  
  I would contact either the Austin Pets Alive or the Austin Boxer Rescue … they both are helping to temporary place animals.
Leah

Please add Peacock Salon to your list at 1519 Cesar Chavez for an east side location.
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Brigadeskate

Can you add Brigade Skate @ 511 Lake Rd Suite 105 Belton, Tx for the folks a bit further north? Thanks. Also after we collect where can we bring for drop off?
- Kristy
  
  Thank you for setting up a collection location. Let me do some research and get back to you.
Elle

On behalf of Dirty Dog, thank you for adding us to the list!
Gmurphy

Please add all the Lamb’s Tire and Automotive shops. They are taking donations all week and making the trip out there, along with the Georgetown High School Baseball Booster club, on Saturday! We have locations all over town.
Gmurphy

Please add all the Lamb’s Tire and Automotive shops. They are taking donations all week and making the trip out there, along with the Georgetown High School Baseball Booster club, on Saturday! We have locations all over town.
Slane75

Is it possible to donate money? I live in Michigan, but spent a lot of time in Bastrop and Smithville when my grandparents lived there.
- Kristy
  
  Slane, I have updated the list with some places that you can donate money!
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Suckowcarol

do you know if the items need to be ‘sorted’ – or can be dropped off in trash bags? I collected items from multiple familes and wanted to know if I needed to sort, or not?
Dhar

Sugar Mama’s Bakeshop will be donating portions of their sales tomorrow and BookPeople will be doing likewise today through Friday.
Allison D

Austin Christian Fellowship and Austin Ridge are two separate locations. Thank you for putting this together!
Marcyldixon

Looking for a place to donate in Taylor Texas- East of Hutto. Anyone know where they are excepting clothes, food, water…etc….
Meghan

I believe St. Vincent De Paul on South Congress (near Homeslice) is also taking donations.
Swanie Simon

Can you add an address or something so people can donate money to animal rescue in TX? I have a large dog forum in Germany where some folks would like to help the dogs and other animals.
Swanie Simon

Can you add an address or something so people can donate money to animal rescue in TX? I have a large dog forum in Germany where some folks would like to help the dogs and other animals.
- Kristy
  
  Yes, I will look into it today and get back to you!
  - Swanie Simon
    
    Thanks – I’ll post it in my forum ASAP – my brother and his family live in Cedar Park – they have two dogs. We are really worried and praying for you all
    - Kristy
      
      I updated the listing with some places that you can donate to local animals. I am working on getting some more information that I should have this evening.
Caroline

Can I really drp stuff at any firehouse?
Caroline

Can I really drp stuff at any firehouse?
- Kristy
  
  yes, last I read you can take supplies to any firehouse.
- Caroline
  
  Just dropped off a case of water, case of cliffbars and other snacks to firehouse on campus at 29th Street. They were happy to have it.
Marcyldixon

Looking for a place to donate in Taylor Texas- East of Hutto. Anyone know where they are excepting clothes, food, water…etc….
- Kristy
  
  I think this place is taking donations Rowe Valley Events Center 155 CR 366 Spur, Taylor 512-639-1224 after 5: 512-297-8666
Kstroup99

Sames Red Barn Motors is having a Food Drive for the victims of the fires in Bastrop. All canned goods and non-perishable food items welcome! Please drop off at 620 W Slaughter Lane, Austin, TX 78748
Meiradcaspi

are there places in Houston that I can take donations to that will take it to Austin?
Candace

Just a note, I tried taking supplies to an Austin Fire Department station and they wouldn’t take them. They said that they weren’t involved in the Bastrop firefighting efforts. They directed me to the Red Cross office, which was only accepting monetary donations. I ended up dropping off everything at a local church.
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Aym Randy

What about the livestock? Did they all die?
Evette

Great Work ya’ll! We at PALOMA Botanical Beauty Parlour are also receiving donations for drop off. our Address is 4600 Mueller Blvd Ste. 1005 Austin TX 78723. for any questions please contact us at512-480-8090. We are also offering 10% off cards for all persons making donations! Thanks so much!
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Thewickedtruth_bookstore

Marketplace Taylor
2705 N. Main St.
Taylor, TX 76574

Re: Fire Victims
Marketplace Taylor will be hosting a donation drive for victims of Central Texas fires. Donations can be dropped off Saturday, September 10 and Sunday, September 11, 2011 at Marketplace Taylor, 2705 N. Main St. Taylor, TX (the old Wal-Mart building beside McDonalds).
The following items will be accepted.
Food and DrinkWATER, Canned foods: Vegetables, meat, tuna, and fruit, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Chips Dried fruits and packaged toast, Salt, Pepper and Sugar, Grains: rice, Beans, Powdered milk, Juice drinks/Gatorade, Nuts, Cereal, Granola Bars, Other healthy non-perishable food items
Personal Hygiene ItemsShampoo/Conditioner, Body Soap, Deodorant, Baby Shampoo, Hair brushes/combs,
MiscellaneousCan openers, Plastic Trash Bags, Plastic Plates and Cups, Plastic Utensils, Sleeping Bags, Blankets, Pillows, Towels/Washcloths, Batteries-All sizes, Flashlights,
Specialty ItemsSugar Free food items/Sugar for diabetics, Baby food and crackers, Baby Cereal, Diapers- ALL SIZES, Baby Formula, Tooth Paste, Tooth Brushes, Baby Wipes, Baby Shampoo,
Medical SuppliesBlood Pressure Cuff, Nebulizer, Thermometer, Glucometer, Tongue Depressors, Ibuprofen, Gauze Wrap, ACE Bandages, Neosporin Cream, Bandages
Clothes
Underwear and socks (new), Any new or gently used clothing.
- Marcyldixon
  
  Thanks so much Wicked truth!!!
  I will start gathering what I can.
  marcy
WestLake Sport Clips

Austin-area Sport Clips are excepting donations to support our fellow community members and firefighters affected by the outbreak ; we are also offering free Varsity Hc for all our Brave fire fighters!
(512) 329-9402
3201 Bee Cave Rd
Austin, TX 78746
Ali Mandelbaum

Is there any way to send a text that can provide money for assistance?
- Greenmtn_girl
  
  Donations can be made directly to the Red Cross by visiting the website
  or by texting ‘REDCROSS’ to 90999 to donate $10 to the Disaster Relief
  Fund. If you do just one thing to help this is it. Send a text…it’s as
  easy as it gets.
- Greenmtn_girl
  
  Donations can be made directly to the Red Cross by visiting the website
  or by texting ‘REDCROSS’ to 90999 to donate $10 to the Disaster Relief
  Fund. If you do just one thing to help this is it. Send a text…it’s as
  easy as it gets.
Stephanie Murillo342

where can i donate baby items such as baby formula,baby cereal in georgetown,texas?
Karenh540

Randal’s grocery in the Houston area is taking donations.
Karenh540

Randal’s grocery in the Houston area is taking donations.
Brittney Hoch

This is so awesome! Thank you for compiling all the info!
John Virgin48

Thanks very much for the tip. It seems to be working. Ill now just have to wait to get accepted
Momoandpap

I would like to get some boxes to some of my friends that live in Bastrop they have lost there home and animals…they are real big boxes…does anyone know a frieght company that I can get ahold of? The boxes would be coming from Midland Tx.
Any help with this would be a Blessing to our dear friends at Maxcines on Main.
LC

I think Cheer Up Charlie’s on E. 6th is taking donations.
LC

I think Cheer Up Charlie’s on E. 6th is taking donations.
LC

I think Cheer Up Charlie’s on E. 6th is taking donations.
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Dawn Sparks

Travis County Health and Human Services and Veteran’s Services will be hosting a drop off location today until 3 PM at 100 North IH 35 (the corner of IH 35 and Cesar Chavez)
Anonymous

I live in Dallas and would like to donate clothes, toys, furniture and pet supplies. Is there anybody up in the Dallas area taking donations such as these?
- Greenmtn_girl
  
  Have you heard of a drop off location in the Dallas area? I haven’t so I
  am thinking of driving down to Bastrop from Dallas over the weekend -
  if you still have items to donate I could bring them down for you. You
  can email me at greenmtn_girl@hotmail.com and we can work out the
  details.
Greengoddess

I just went by the BookPeople (Wed. 9/14) and they are not taking donations.
Mary

Penning forJesus Cowboy Church on Hwy 20 going towards Red Rock has a Disaster Relief site and is up and ready to help those in need of supplies.
Hours 9am to 12noon 3pm to 6pm M-F 9am to Noon Sat This facility will be open until end of October 2011
LCOBIE

I am from San Antonio, and have a LARGE donation of clothes, diapers, food. I am having the hardest time trying to find a place in Austin or Bastrop to drop it off. PLEASE HELP!!
Jasmine’s Mom

I live in North Dallas (Addison), but have some good quality jeans and other quality items to donate. Where do I take those things? I am unemployed and can’t donate cash.
- Greenmtn_girl
  
  Have you heard of a drop off location in the Dallas area? I haven’t so I am thinking of driving down to Bastrop from Dallas over the weekend - if you still have items to donate I could bring them down for you. You can email me at greenmtn_girl@hotmail.com and we can work out the details.
Prbeauty04

My son is 5 and we put together a few trashbags full of toys. We would like to donate them to children who lost their toys in the fire. What is a good place to go?
betty

hi I live in northern calif and our mobile home was completely destroyed by fire..my 26 year old burned up in the fire..please keep my son Richard in your prayers thanks