Charlotte Fire – Nonprofit Assistance Resource Guide
These are free services to those impacted by the fires.
American Red Cross
The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by
mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
When a disaster strikes, we ensure that victims of the disaster have access to food, shelter, and
clothing. During the recovery process, we continue to meet the needs of the community in the
form of referrals, casework, mental health services, recovery assistance, and guidance in
navigating post-disaster recovery.
To receive services or support, please contact us at:
1-800-853-2570 and select Option 1.
The Disaster Relief (DR) Ministry
The Southern Baptist Disaster Relief Ministry represents the churches and associations of the
Utah/Idaho Southern Baptist Convention in the national network of DR entities and agencies by
coordinating the ministry and assisting those victims who have experienced disaster. Such
assistance may include meals, clean-up and recovery, child care, emergency communication,
showers, chaplains and crisis counseling.
Relative to the Pocatello fire, Eastern Idaho Southern Baptist Association has a mobile disaster
clean-up and recovery trailer equipped to clean up home sites following a fire, windstorm or
flood. In addition, there are other such units in Idaho and Utah. We have 16 volunteers in
Eastern Idaho who are current with their extensive training in this field. There are also a good
number of volunteers throughout Idaho and Utah who stand ready to activate. Our volunteers
have done fire cleanup work in California and Colorado, following several of their wildfires.
Contact: Paul Palmer, Disaster Relief Director
Eastern Idaho Southern Baptist Association
208-940-0220
pgpeastidahodr@centurytel.net
Calvary Chapel Pocatello
Calvary Chapel Pocatello has assisted in Joplin and in Japan doing disaster relief work. We
would like to offer our assistance to the Charlotte fire victims. We have 20 people that have
indicated they will help. We just need to know where and when.
In addition, we have received many donations, from Pocatello, Idaho Falls, American Falls &
Aberdeen.
Items donated for fire victims include:
Clothing
Toiletries
Shoes
Food (boxed and canned)
Baby Food
Microwave
Televisions
Contact Name: Ron Castro (assistant pastor)
Distribution and regular office hours are Tuesday thru Friday 9-4. We are located at 1633
Olympus Drive, Pocatello (just south of the Bannock County Fairgrounds). You can also contact
us at 208-237-9500, on the web at www.ccpocatello.com, or on FB at Calvary Chapel Pocatello.
St. Vincent de Paul
St Vincent de Paul has clothing hygiene products, shoes, socks, blankets, and many more items
available. Identification is required for items designated to Charlotte Fire victims. Please contact
St. Vincent de Paul for pick-up hours and information.
St Vincent De Paul Thrift Store
855 So 2nd
Pocatello, ID 83201
208-478-2062
The Idaho Foodbank
The Idaho Foodbank has food available to the fire victims or anyone else in need.
We are open Monday through Thursday 8am-4:30 and Friday 8 am-3:30.
Warehouse located at: 555 South First Pocatello, ID
Please contact 208-233-8811 for a list of all food access points.
LDS Humanitarian Disaster Response
The LDS Church can assist in many areas but volunteers are really our strong point. We can
have volunteers participate in general cleanup efforts, debris removal, tree cutting and removal
and about any other job that needs to be done.
Larry Fisher
larry@blackswaninn.com
208-221-3744
Deseret Industries
Victims of the Charlotte Fire can attain assistance from the Desert Industries by contacting their
local bishop and asking for a “bishop’s order.” This assistance is available to individuals of all
belief systems. Please contact the local Desert Industries for further information and assistance.
580 Roosevelt Avenue, Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 232-5174
Salvation Army:
The Salvation Army can provide clothing, blankets, some house-hold goods. These items will be
distributed on Friday 13th from 1:00 – 3:00 PM. Identification will be required to receive items
designated for Charlotte Fire Victims. Please contact the Salvation Army for further information.
400 North 4th Avenue, Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 232-5318
Aid for Friends
Emergency shelter for single men, single women, and families. Limited amount of shelter is
available so please call ahead. Free donated goods area and one food-box per month, per family,
distributed 1:00-4:00 PM Monday and Friday.
555 South 1st Avenue, Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 232-5669
American Red Cross
The American Red Cross will continue to provide services to victims of the Charlotte Fire.
During the emergency response, we provided food, shelter, and clothing to the victims of the
fire. Now, during the recovery process, we will continue to provide assistance in the form of
referrals, casework, mental health services, and assistance in navigating post-disaster recovery.
To receive services or support, please contact us at:
1-800-853-2570 and select Option 1.
Idaho Care Line (2-1-1)
The 2-1-1 Idaho CareLine, a free statewide community Information and Referral service, is a
program of the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. Our comprehensive database includes
programs that offer free or low cost Health and Human services or social services, such as Rental
Assistance, Energy Assistance, Medical Assistance, Food and Clothing, Child Care Resources,
Emergency Shelter, and more.
Dial 2-1-1 to reach this resource.
Lion’s Club
In response to the Charlotte Fire, the Lions Club of Pocatello/Chubbuck and of Eastern Idaho, in
connection with the Lions Clubs International Foundation are prepared to provide the following
services as needed:
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Clothing
Blankets
Food
Medication to replace lost items including contact lens solution, allergy medication,
insulin, replacement of prescription items, toothpaste, and soap
Mops, brooms, buckets, cleaning supplies
Any questions or referrals, please contact: Fred Parrish (208) 406-3502, parrfre2@isu.edu
United Way of Southeastern Idaho
Assists with volunteer matching/engagement online and through volunteer column in the Idaho
State Journal and Blackfoot Morning News. Provides additional referrals for donations,
assistance, and volunteer work. Opportunities and information can be found on the websites
below.
208-232-1389
unitedwaysei.org
seidahovolunteer.org