Here's a list of resources to help the Fordyce community

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:

• Melvin Collins Sports Annex | 400 Short Street | June 27, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
• Westside Methodist Church Camden | 2211 Maul Rd | Please deliver bottled water and sports drinks before 11:00 a.m. on June 27

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.

Assistance for victims directly impacted by incident:

• A link to the application for Crime Victim Compensation can be found by clicking here.

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