Where to donate, how to volunteer to help Manitoba wildfire evacuees
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Manitoba has declared a second state of emergency as wildfires continue to rage, displacing thousands. Several organizations are still accepting donations, co-ordinating volunteers and distributing supplies.
Here’s how you can help:
Where to donate
Canadian Red Cross
As of July 4, donations to the Red Cross for Manitoba wildfire relief totalled $8.8 million. That figure doesn’t include matched funds. The federal and provincial governments promised to match Red Cross donations until June 27.
Donate on the Red Cross website or by phone at 1-800-418-1111.
The Winnipeg Foundation
The Winnipeg Foundation established a 2025 Manitoba Wildfire Response Fund and committed an initial $300,000 to it.
Donate to the Winnipeg Foundation’s Manitoba Wildfire Response Fund here.
Manitoba Métis Federation
The Manitoba Métis Federation is accepting donations of new clothing for wildfire evacuees.
Drop off donations at 25 Ray Marius Rd. in the Transcona Industrial Park area. Donation centre hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week as of July 11.
Winnipeg Humane Society
Donations for displaced pets can be dropped off at the Winnipeg Humane Society at 45 Hurst Way. The Humane Society is not fostering pets displaced by wildfires but is continuing to provide pet supplies.
A full list of necessary supplies is available on their website.
City of Winnipeg Animal Services
The City of Winnipeg animal services department is collecting donations in partnership with Veterinarians Without Borders for animals affected by wildfires. Donate here.
How to volunteer
The Manitoba Métis Federation is co-ordinating volunteers in Winnipeg to help distribute supplies and take on other tasks as part of the emergency response for evacuees.
Call the MMF’s volunteer co-ordination line at 431-294-7452.
Check for updates on the MMF Facebook page.
History
Updated on Thursday, June 5, 2025 10:42 AM CDT: Adds section on Manitoba Animal Alliance
Updated on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 3:54 PM CDT: Adds Winnipeg Foundation fund
Updated on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 4:37 PM CDT: Updates AMC donation dropoff location
Updated on Thursday, July 10, 2025 4:57 PM CDT: Updates following second provincial state of emergency
