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MOWGSC EMERGENCY RESPONSE - SPOKANE FIRES

OPERATING STATUS - MODIFIED                                                 LAST UPDATED: 08/06/2026 @ 1:00PM

Meals on Wheels Greater Spokane County is actively monitoring the wildfires and evacuation activity affecting our region. Our team is working throughout the day to safely continue serving seniors while adapting ot changing conditions, road closures, and evacuation notices.

This page serves as our central source for the latest information, including service updates, volunteer needs, route changes, and community resources. We will update this page as conditions evolve.

The safety of our clients, volunteers, and staff remains our highest priority. Thank you for your patience, flexibility, and support as we continue caring for our community during this emergency. 

OPEN VOLUNTEER NEEDS:

DRIVERS NEEDED FRIDAY 08/07:

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TODAY'S UPDATES

08/06

1:00pm

Routes 312 and 039 remain undeliverable due to their locations in Level 3 evacuation zones

9:15am

We have been informed that Corbin Senior Center has reopened for service. 

08/05 

9:30am

We have been informed that Corbin Senior Center has closed due to the fires. There will be no Senior Cafe meal service at Corbin Senior Center for the rest of the week. 

8:30am

Route 312, located in Five Mile Prairie, North Indian Trail, & Seven Mile, is located in a Level 3 evacuation zone. We will be unable to deliver to any clients still in the area.

We have currently resumed service for route 040. Clients located along E Hawthorne Rd and Country Homes.

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08/04 @ 3:30pm

We have currently resumed service for route 041. Any clients located between Market St and Spokane Corridor. And North of E Stoneman Rd. 

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SAFETY REMINDERS

  • Never enter evacuation zones

  • Do not drive through road closures

  • Contact our office if conditions become unsafe

  • If you feel uncomfortable completing a route, call us

EVACUATION ZONES AFFECTING CLIENTS

Zone: Fairview - 42 - Level 3: clients south  of Peone and east of Market St 

Zone: Old Trails - 46 - Level 3: clients north of W Strong Rd and east of Division 

Zone: Old Trails - 47 - Level 3: clients north of W Woodside Ave and east of N Five Mile Rd

Zone: Old Trails - 49 - Level 3: clients north of W Woodside Ave and east of N Cedar Rd

Zone: Old Trails - 48 - Level 2: clients North of Francis and south of W Price Ave and east of Division  but west of N Country Homes Blvd

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COMMUNITY RESOURCES

SpokAnimal - accepting donations of dog, cat, kitten & puppy food, and blankets and towels. They are also seeking foster homes for animals displaced by the fires. 

 

Partners Inland Northwest is accepting donations of nonperishable food, clothing, diapers, and hygiene items at its Spokane Valley location (10814 E. Broadway Ave.) that will be distributed to those affected by the fire. 

 

The Spokane Homeless Coalition is accepting donations at 527 S. Cannon of pre-packaged food, homemade sandwiches, water, hydration packets, blankets (used but washed), underwear/socks, men’s clothing, and women’s clothing.

 

Gonzaga University is collecting donations of food, comfort items, personal care items, household basics and more at its Hemmingson Center (702 E Desmet Ave.). 

 

The YMCA of the Inland Northwest is opening all local branches to evacuees who need showers or a temporary place to rest. A valid photo ID is required for access.

The following locations are participating:

  • Central YMCA, 930 North Monroe Street

  • North YMCA, 10727 North Newport Highway

  • South YMCA, 2921 East 57th Avenue

  • Valley YMCA, 2421 North Discovery Place

The facilities close at 8 p.m. on Sunday and are open Monday through Friday from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.

 

The Spokane County Fair & Expo Center continues to care for animals displaced by the Spokane Area Fires and is asking for donations of animal feed.

Officials said they have received an overwhelming amount of cat and dog food and are no longer in need of those items.

Instead, they are requesting donations of:

  • Horse feed and other large animal feed 

  • Gerbil and hamster food

  • Ferret food

  • Rabbit food

  • Cleaning supplies that are disinfectants like Clorox/Lysol 

  • Other small animal feed

The fairgrounds are serving as an emergency shelter for animals evacuated because of the fires. Officials said that these specialty food items are urgently needed as more animals continue to arrive.

Community members wishing to help are encouraged to donate these items rather than cat or dog food, which is currently well stocked.

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