The YMCA of Austin is providing free child care for Bastrop-area families with trained, licensed staff so parents can handle urgent family business while kids enjoy recreational time in a fun, safe environment. Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis. The service will continue for a limited time through the duration of the wildfire crisis.

There are also several collection bins set up that are accepting clothing and food donations.

Capital Area Food Bank
Collection bin at 8201 South Congress Austin TX

Clothing Donations
Old Wind's/Dollar General Store,
210 Main St, Smithville, TX

VFW Hall in Elgin
118 Old Sayers Road
Elgin, TX 78621

Hays County
111 E. San Antonio St., Ste. 202
San Marcos, TX 78666
512-393-7302

Anyone or group wishing to donate water/food for firefighters or evacuees or to volunteer to help in any way, such as in a shelter, etc., in Hays County should call the Volunteer Coordinator Lidia Contreras at 512.393.7302.
Laureen Chernow
Hays County Communications Specialist
laureen.chernow@co.hays.tx.us
Office: 512.393.2296
Cell: 512.461.5093
Fax: 512.393.2227
111 E. San Antonio St., Ste. 202
San Marcos, TX 78666
www.co.hays.tx.us

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