Spokane Area Fire Resources
Please read: This is an active emergency — resources may be unavailable, full, or limited by eligibility. Life Services cannot guarantee any service listed. Confirm directly or call 211 before traveling; call 911 in an emergency.
Select what you need to find help fast.
If you need help right now
Life-threatening emergency: Call 911. If you are told to evacuate, leave immediately.
Evacuation orders & road closures: spokane911.com evacuation map
Emergency shelter: Call the Red Cross at 1-800-RED-CROSS or 211 for the nearest open shelter.
Not sure where to start? Call 211 — a real person will help you find what you need. wa211.org
Our Free Boutique is here for you this week
Open 12:00–4:00 PM, Monday and Tuesday (for now)
We’re adding days as we can — check back here for updated hours.
Life Services Boutique · 2659 N. Ash St., Spokane, WA 99205
Walk-ins welcome. Families can pick up essentials at no cost — diapers, wipes, formula, clothing, blankets, quilts, and more. If your family needs baby or maternity supplies right now, please come by. (509) 462-4000
Somewhere to stay
Union Gospel Mission
Temporary shelter and meals in Spokane. Intake and eligibility differ by facility — the Men’s Shelter (1224 E. Trent Ave.) and the Women & Children’s Shelter (1515 E. Illinois Ave.) are separate.
American Red Cross
Shelter, meals, and health services. Find currently open shelters near you.
Shelter help: 1-800-RED-CROSS
City of Spokane
Official wildfire recovery resources — shelters, childcare, evacuation support, and other assistance.
Catholic Charities Eastern Washington
Housing navigation, stabilization services, and family support.
Childcare
Vanessa Behan
Crisis nursery providing immediate, short-term childcare for families in crisis, 24 hours a day. Space is limited and eligibility is assessed at intake, so please call before coming.
2230 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane
Intake: (509) 535-3155 · vanessabehan.org
Food
World Central Kitchen
Freshly prepared meals served directly in the affected areas.
The Salvation Army Spokane
Shelter-based meals and support.
Second Harvest Inland Northwest
Emergency food boxes, pantries, and mobile market distribution sites.
Union Gospel Mission
Meals served at their Spokane shelters. Availability and eligibility differ by facility, so please call ahead.
Money, housing & bills
SNAP (Spokane Neighborhood Action Partners)
Housing, utility assistance, and financial support.
Catholic Charities Emergency Fund
Essentials, housing, counseling, and short and long-term assistance.
STCU Here for Good Foundation
STCU is matching donations up to $100,000, and all funds stay local.
American Red Cross
Emergency financial assistance for disaster-affected households.
FEMA & federal assistance
If a federal disaster is declared, apply for individual assistance online or by phone.
Everyday essentials
Life Services Free Boutique
Diapers, wipes, formula, baby and maternity clothing, blankets, handmade quilts, nursing covers, and toys — all at no cost.
12:00–4:00 PM, Monday and Tuesday (for now — more days to come)
2659 N. Ash St., Spokane · (509) 462-4000
YMCA of the Inland Northwest
Showers and a daytime place to clean up. This is not overnight shelter.
Pets & animals
Large animals & livestock
The Spokane County Fair & Expo Center is receiving pets and larger animals.
404 N. Havana St., Spokane, WA 99202
Lost or found a pet?
Contact SCRAPS animal control and file a report with Petco Love Lost.
Power & smoke
Power outages
Check with your utility provider. Spokane Regional Health District keeps current links for Avista, Inland Power, Modern Electric, Vera Water and Power, and other regional providers.
Wildfire smoke
Smoke can reach you even outside evacuation zones. Find guidance on protecting vulnerable family members, indoor air quality, masks, and health precautions.
Emotional support
24/7 Regional Crisis Line
Free, confidential emotional support any time, day or night, from Frontier Behavioral Health.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available right now.
Call or text 988
Counseling at Life Services
Clients who have received care at Life Services can access free sessions with a licensed therapist.
We would be glad to pray with you
If you would simply like someone to talk to, our team is here. Call us or stop by the Boutique during open hours.
Long-term support
These organizations support recovery over the longer term.
Spokane Region Long Term Recovery Group
Ongoing recovery coordination for individuals and families rebuilding after the fire.
After the Fire Washington
Recovery checklists and rebuilding toolkits for wildfire survivors.
Donate to the Boutique
Our Free Boutique exists to put essentials directly into the arms of local moms, dads, and little ones — and this week, with families displaced by the fires, the need is greater than ever. If you feel moved to help us keep the shelves stocked, we’d be so grateful. Every gift is a gift to a neighbor.
Donate goods
Here is what our families need most right now:
- Baby care items — baby soap, baby spoons, diapers (especially size 1), wipes, and similar essentials
- Baby sleepers and clothing — especially girls’ newborn sleepers, and boys’ and girls’ sleepers in 12–18 months
- Nursing bras — sizes S through XL
- Personal hygiene items — lotion, shampoo, soap, deodorant, and other essentials
- Maternity clothing
You’re welcome to drop off new or gently used items at 2659 N. Ash St. during clinic hours — Monday–Wednesday 9 AM–5 PM and Thursday 10 AM–5 PM. If you have a larger donation or something specific in mind, please call ahead at (509) 462-4000 so we can make sure it gets where it’s needed.
Give financially
Donate to Life Services Call (509) 462-4000
Life Services of Spokane is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 91-1494402). Gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
This is a starting point, not a complete list. When in doubt, call 211. Last updated August 3, 2026.
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