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By Aaron Schulze

Donations at Riverside Park

Tourism Kamloops accepting donations for wildfire evacuees

Jul 3, 2021 | 12:38 PM

KAMLOOPS — A donation trailer has been set up at the Concession at Riverside Park.

Tourism Kamloops is collecting essential items for evacuees who had to leave their homes without their belongings amidst the wildfires within the Kamloops Fire Centre.

Items that are needed include:

• Non-perishable food items
• Water
• Towels and bedding
• Pet food
• Toiletries (toothbrush and toothpaste, feminine hygiene products, deodorant, brushes and combs, razors, lotion, body wash, shampoo, soap, sunscreen)
• Clothing for all members of the family (new or in excellent used condition)
• Footwear
• Baby supplies
• Gift cards for gas, groceries, or other essential items

The trailer will be available for donation drop-off Saturday (July 3) and Sunday (July 4) from noon to 8 p.m.

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