In response to the ongoing crisis in the Texas Panhandle, the West Texas Food Bank is taking action to support its sister organization, the High Plains Food Bank, and assist communities affected by the ongoing Panhandle wildfires. The food bank is initiating a water donation drive to provide relief to those displaced and facing challenges due to the fires.
The wildfires in the Texas Panhandle have inflicted widespread destruction, displacing families and posing threats to lives and livelihoods. The West Texas Food Bank stands in solidarity with the affected communities, channeling its resources to alleviate the hardships faced by neighbors.
Through an effort to collect bottled water donations, the food bank aims to ensure that residents in the impacted areas have access to this essential resource during this time.
“Our hearts go out to all those affected by the devastating wildfires in the Texas Panhandle,” said Libby Stephens, CEO of the West Texas Food Bank. “In times of crisis, it is imperative that we come together to support one another. West Texans never shy away from helping our fellow Texans, and we hope to provide some relief and assistance to those who need it most."
The public is invited to contribute to the West Texas Food Bank's relief efforts by donating bottled water at any of their campuses. The designated drop-off locations include the Odessa Campus at 411 South Pagewood and the Midland Campus at 1601 Westcliff Drive.
About West Texas Food Bank:
The West Texas Food Bank (WTFB), founded in 1985, is a nonprofit, non-governmental hunger relief organization that distributes donated and purchased food through a network of over 100 Partner Agencies in 19 counties throughout West Texas. In collaboration with civic and corporate groups, as well as private donors, the WTFB supports the nutritional needs of children, families, and senior citizens. The organization is a proud member of Feeding America, the nation's largest network of hunger relief organizations. In 2023, the WTFB distributed over 14 million pounds of food to address hunger in West Texas. For every $5 donated, the food bank can provide ten nutritious meals for neighbors in need.