12:36 PM PT -- 12/17 -- The fundraiser has made it all the way to Capitol Hill ... with Congressman Steve Stivers, who reps Athens County, praising Burrow and he tells TMZ Sports the LSU QB is a great kid who's really making an impact.
9:28 AM PT -- 12/17 -- The number is continuing to grow ... with more than 10,000 donations combining for an insane $365,000!!!
3:58 PM PT -- The donations keep racking up for the Athens County Food Pantry .