Cargill Foundation allocates $65 million to Argentine volunteer firefighters

The Cargill Foundation has committed over $65 million through September 2026 to strengthen volunteer firefighter corps across various regions in Argentina, including Buenos Aires, Santa Fe, La Pampa, and Santiago del Estero.

In América, Buenos Aires, $20 million was allocated alongside local producers to acquire a forest fire truck and a water tanker. In General Pico, La Pampa, $12 million was designated for a 4x4 rapid attack truck. Other investments include $1.8 million for operational assistance in Serodino, Santa Fe, and funds for infrastructure improvements such as parking facilities in Pirovano and electrical installations in Fortín Olavarría.