Courtesy of The Wild Cajun
The Wild Cajun's production facility in Dulac, Louisiana, suffered major damage after enduring Hurricane Ida.
Communities around the country are coming together to bring relief to our Gulf Coast neighbors affected by Hurricane Ida. Here are a few ways you can help from right here in Cowtown.
This article will be updated as more organizations provide information on how they plan to help.
The Wild Cajun
Seafood supplier The Wild Cajun, which provides the shrimp and other goods to Fort Worth restaurants like Waters, suffered major damage to its production facility in Dulac, Louisiana. Owner Jesse Gibson has started a GoFundMe page to raise money for not just his own cleanup and repairs but also to help others affected by the storm. Those looking to donate can do so via this link.
Gibson is also collecting items like tarp, gas gallons, bottled water, hygiene items, and other goods through midnight Tuesday and until noon on Wednesday, to be taken to Dulac and the Bayou Grand Caillou community. Those goods can be dropped off at 7358 Winnell Way, North Richland Hills.
Monetary donations can also be made via Venmo (@thewildcajun) or Cash App ($thewildcajun). Please label donations as "hurricane relief."
Communities Foundation of Texas
Communities Foundation of Texas, the organization behind North Texas Giving Day, is taking donations for hurricane relief via this link. The organization has also rounded up a list of other efforts helping hurricane victims here.
United Way
United Way of Tarrant County is directing donors toward United Way of Southeast Louisiana. Here is the link to give.
American Red Cross
The American Red Cross is taking hurricane-specific donations online, as well as via phone call (1-800-RED-CROSS) and text (text the word "IDA" to 90999 to make a $10 donation). The Red Cross is also asking people to give blood or volunteer if they are able.
Team Rubicon
Veteran-led disaster response organization Team Rubicon has members clearing roads, assessing damage, and preparing to offer home repairs free of charge to residents in need in Hammond and Houma, Louisiana. More information and a link to donate can be found here.
The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is on the ground serving meals and bringing emotional and spiritual care to survivors. To donate, visit give.helpsalvationarmy.org; call 1-800-SAL-ARMY (1-800-725-2769); or text GIVE to 52000 to donate $10 automatically through your cell phone bill.
