Washington Dairy Federation Opens Relief Fund for Flood Victims

Donations taken by check or online contribution to an account at Washington Dairy Federation

 

Flooding in Whatcom and Skagit counties has been devastating, with 1200 homes damaged in Sumas, 75 percent of businesses and homes damaged in Everson, dairies completely flooded, livestock losses, stranded cattle, workers unable to reach farms, and a feed plant left inoperable.

In a recent newsletter, the Federation said beyond the immediate feed crisis, there are housing needs, cleanup of homes, equipment repairs, animal health, employee needs, and more. The needs will last for many months.

An assistance fund has been established at Washington State Dairy Federation. Funds will be used to help cover transportation, emergency assistance, cleanup, repairs, provide supplies, and any other needs that are identified. This relief fund will be managed to help all people and all things needed to get our dairy families, dairy employees, and dairy farms back to a steady, healthy state. The Federation’s goal from all efforts is the $250,000 level reached after the 2007 flood that devastated farms, homes, and herds in Lewis, Grays Harbor, and Pacific counties.

Donate online or send a check to Washington Dairy Federation, with “emergency fund” as a note on the check. Mail to PO Box 1768, Elma, WA 98541.

Online contributions can be made via Facebook Fundraiser here.