Idaho Department of Correction staff are gearing up to help their colleagues in North Central Idaho whose lives have been disrupted by wildfires.
South Idaho Correctional Institution Cpl. Tammy Peneku says she hopes to start collecting donations at each facility starting next Monday.
The places where the items can be dropped off and who will be in charge of gathering them are still being worked out.
Peneku says in the meantime people can donate money through the Kamiah Community Credit Union using PayPal.
PayPal funds can be directed to the email address, kamiahfirerelief@kamiahccu.org.
For Orofino, send funds to the email address, orofinofirerelief@kamiahccu.org.
Officials at the Kamiah Community Credit Union say all proceeds from the Kamiah Relief Fund will be spent locally to help the victims of these fires.
Credit Union management and the Board of Directors will determine where these funds best fit.
Tammy provided this list of items that are needed:
Hand sanitizer
baby clothes/ toys
Wet wipes for cleanup
diapers (all sizes)
Paper plates/towels
baby wipes
Plastic utensils
formula/bottles
Toilet paper
Sippy cups
Dish and laundry soap (liquid)
kids clothes (3-18 yrs)
Clothes line rope
womens clothes (plus sizes)
5 gallon buckets
mens clothes (plus sizes 3X-6X)
Feminine items
school supplies/backpacks
Bath soap/body wash
socks and underwear
Deodorant
breathing masks (disposable)
Towels/washcloths
Shampoo/conditioner
Hair ties
Dog/cat food and bowls
Shoes (all sizes)
Blankets/pillows
Canned meats
canned soups
Cereals
Non perishables
Peanut butter
JellyBread
Canned goods
Baby food