Helping Fort Hood shooting victims

AUSTIN (KXAN) - The Blood Center of Central Texas said because of all the donations it has received, the center's blood supply has been replenished. In its Special News Update, the center reports an adequate supply of blood, thanks to dedicated blood donors throughout the year and recently in response to the Fort Hood shooting.

Instead of giving blood, several agencies are looking for donations.

Donations can be made to the following local charities.

• Mail checks to the Fort Hood Chaplain's Fund:

Chaplain's Fund Office
Bldg 44, 761st Tank Battalion Avenue
Fort Hood, TX 76544-5000

Make checks payable to "CTOF" (Chapel's Tithes and Offerings Fund) with a note on the memo line stating "Nov. 5 Tragedy."

• Contributions on behalf of Fort Hood soldiers can also be made to the Fisher House:

Fisher House
Bldg 36015
Fisher Lane
Fort Hood, TX 76544

Fisher House phone numbers (254) 286-7927 or (254) 286-7929.

• Donations can be made to the local branch of the American Red Cross

Killeen Red Cross
208 W. Ave. A
Killeen, TX 76541

Phone (254) 200-4400

• Donations can be made to the USO:

USO Fort Hood
Building # 1871, 50th St.
Fort Hood, TX 76544

Call (254) 768-2771