Donations are also being accepted

SPOKANE, WA – Thanks to the generosity of Spokane-area community members, those impacted by the Spokane Complex Fires are invited to pick up items they may need at the Wildfire Relief Donation and Distribution Site. Donations can also be dropped off for those in need.

The Wildfire Relief Donation and Distribution Site, coordinated by Adventist Community Services in partnership with Spokane County Emergency Management, is located at Northtown Mall at 4750 N. Division Street, Spokane. Visitors should park on the upper deck of the mall parking garage to access the location between the old SEARS building and JC Penny, directly above Get Air Trampoline Park. The garage ramp accessible off E. Wellesley Avenue provides direct access to the location.

Those impacted by the Spokane Complex Fires are encouraged to visit the Wildfire Relief Donation and Distribution Site to collect any needed supplies. The current hours for pick up are daily from 12:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Community donations of NEW items are also still needed and can be dropped off daily from 8:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the same location, including: 

• Most urgent - School supplies, specifically backpacks, notebooks, folders, binders, loose-leaf paper, pens and pencils, crayons and markers, calculators, and other school essentials
• Bedding, blankets and pillows
• Non-perishable food
• Baby supplies
• Pet food and pet care items
• Hygiene supplies, such as shampoo, deodorant, hair dryer, etc.
• Kitchenware, such as dishes, glassware, pots and pans, utensils, etc.
• Paper goods, such as paper plates, napkins, paper towels, etc.

Items that are NOT accepted include any new or used:

• Clothing and shoes
• Appliances
• Furniture
• Toys

Questions about donations for the Wildfire Relief Donation and Distribution Site can be directed to 509-847-8161 and [email protected]. For help connecting to additional services or ongoing support, please visit www.spokanecommunityresources.org or call 211.

The Spokane County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) continues to coordinate multi-agency emergency response to the Spokane Complex Fires. Community members are encouraged to follow Spokane County Emergency Management on Facebook for updated information.

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