FORDYCE, Ark. — When tragedies happen, is when a community grows stronger and closer together.
After the tragic and deadly mass shooting at the Mad Butcher, people in Fordyce and the surrounding communities have been coming together to show their support for one another.
Many people have been asking for ways that they can help those in the Fordyce community, whether it be through monetary donations or food donations. Or if you've found yourself in need of services from mental health professionals or other kinds of assistance, we've also found resources to help.
We've got a complete list of resources below:
Food pantries:
- Mt. Olive United Methodist Church | 301 East 7th Street | June 27, 2024 | 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Melvin Collins Sports Annex | 400 Short Street | June 27, 2024 | 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Arkansas Food Bank and Larry Kirklin of Lord of Harvest Ministry deliver groceries | Fordyce Civic Center | June 29, 2024 | Begins at 11:00 a.m.
- First Baptist Church Fordyce | 501 N. Main St | June 27, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. - 12: 00 p.m.
- Greenland Baptist Church Kingsland | 650 HWY 97 | June 27, 2024 | Between
- 10:00 a.m. - 12: 00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Mt. Olive UMC Fordyce | 618 Brown St. | June 27, 2024 | 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Food Giveaway at FHS Cafeteria | 100 Redbug Blvd | June 28, 2024 | 2:30 p.m.
Food and beverage donation drop-off:
Farmers Markets:
- Next to Dallas County Court House | Open Monday-Saturday | 6:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Baby items:
- Receive baby formula and diapers at HopePlace Fordyce | 101 West College Street | June 27 and 28, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Mental health resources:
- Newhaven Counseling & Health Services | (870) 862-7921
- Dallas County Medical Center | (870) 352-6300
- Tru Story Counseling | (870) 818 - 5983
Fundraisers:
- Fordyce Benefit BBQ Fundraiser | Intersection of N Edgar & W 4th St. | July 6, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
- Fordyce Bank and Trust donation accounts | 200 W 4th St | Open Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Benefit Softball Tournament:
- Fordyce Strong Benefit Softball Tournament | Fordyce Civic Center | July 20, 2024 | 8:00 a.m. - night time
- Teams interested in entering should contact Cassidy Kelly at (870) 687-1026 or Kevin Archer at (870) 250-0312
Assistance for victims directly impacted by incident:
- A link to the application for Crime Victim Compensation can be found by clicking here.
Tips for survivors of traumatic events:
- Connect with people who understand and help you through trigger events.
- Seek care from a trained, trauma-informed provider
- Have a self-care plan that includes strategies for building resilience
- Practice your spiritual beliefs or reach out to a faith leader for support.
For more tips, please click here.
Legal Services:
Center for Arkansas Legal Services | (501) 376-3423
Victim helplines:
VictimConnect offers conditional assistance to victims in need. | Call or text (855) 484-2846 | Monday- Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Disaster helplines:
Disaster Distress Helpline offers 24/7 multilingual crisis counseling | Call or text (800) 985-5990
If you know of any other resources to help the Fordyce community that we should add to our list, please send us an email to web@thv11.com
