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Central Okanagan, Kelowna, Penticton, & Vernon + surrounding communities.

Okanagan Wildfires

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Resources currently being offered to evacuees and people affected by this emergency.

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10 resources

Pets

Free emergency boarding for dogs and cats

Okanagan Pet Rescue

88 Industrial Way, West Kelowna

Short-term boarding for pets of evacuated residents. Food and basic vet checks included.

Available:
August 10 – August 20
8 AM–9 PM
Confirmed 4 hours agoView details
Food & Water

Free meals for evacuees

Sunny's Restaurant

123 Bernard Ave, Kelowna

Free hot meals available to anyone affected by the evacuation. Dine-in or takeout.

Available:
August 10 – August 13
11 AM–8 PM
Confirmed 5 hours agoView details
Family Support

Childcare and family support

Okanagan Family Hub

310 Doyle Ave, Kelowna

Drop-in childcare, formula, baby supplies and quiet space for families.

Available:
August 10 – August 17
8 AM–6 PM
Confirmed 5 hours agoView details
Supplies

Free water, masks and hygiene kits

Central Okanagan Supply Depot

1470 Water St, Kelowna

N95 masks, bottled water, diapers, hygiene kits and pet food available at no cost.

Available:
August 10 – August 15
9 AM–7 PM
Confirmed 6 hours agoView details
Accommodation

Discounted rooms for evacuated families

Lakeview Inn

2200 Highway 97 N, Kelowna

Rooms offered at $59/night for evacuated households, pets welcome.

Available:
From August 10, no known end date
24 hours
Confirmed 7 hours agoView details
Transportation

Free rides to reception centres

Valley Rides Co-op

Dispatch β€” city wide, Kelowna

Free shuttle and on-demand rides for residents without a vehicle.

Available:
From August 10, no known end date
6 AM–11 PM
Confirmed 9 hours agoView details
Financial Assistance

Emergency cash assistance

Okanagan Community Foundation

1000 Harvey Ave, Kelowna

Small emergency grants of up to $500 for displaced households.

Available:
August 10 – September 9
Mon–Fri, 9 AM–4 PM
Confirmed 10 hours agoView details
Showers & Facilities

Free showers and laundry

Parkside Aquatic Centre

700 Parkside Dr, Kelowna

Showers, towels and laundry facilities free of charge for evacuees.

Available:
August 10 – August 24
6 AM–10 PM
Last confirmed 1 day agoView details
Livestock

Livestock and horse pasture space

Ridgeline Ranch

5510 Lakeshore Rd, Kelowna

Pasture and stall space for horses and small livestock, hay provided.

Available:
From August 10, no known end date
Daylight hours
Last confirmed 1 day agoView details
Charging & Wi-Fi

Charging stations and free Wi-Fi

Brew & Byte Cafe

145 Ellis St, Kelowna

Power bars, device charging and free Wi-Fi. No purchase necessary.

Available:
From August 10, no known end date
7 AM–9 PM
Last confirmed 4 days agoView details

Donation drop-offs

See all needed items

Local organizations collecting physical goods. Check each list before dropping items off.

Evacuee Supply Drive

ABC Brewing Co.

West Kelowna

Accepting donations

Currently accepting

Dog & cat foodβ€” Urgently neededDiapers (size 4-6)β€” Urgently neededToiletriesβ€” AcceptingGift cardsβ€” AcceptingBlanketsβ€” Accepting

πŸ”΄ Most needed: Dog & cat food, Diapers (size 4-6)

Drop-off: 10 AM - 7 PM daily

Confirmed 3 hours agoView Needed Items

Animal Care Collection Point

Okanagan Pet Rescue Society

Kelowna

Limited capacity

Currently accepting

Cat litterβ€” Urgently neededSmall animal beddingβ€” Urgently neededPet cratesβ€” AcceptingLeashes & collarsβ€” Accepting

πŸ”΄ Most needed: Cat litter, Small animal bedding

Drop-off: Mon-Sat 9 AM - 5 PM

Confirmed 11 hours agoView Needed Items