Benton County has opened up the fairgrounds to assist people displaced by fires. To help coordinate donations and volunteers, Benton County has launched the site bentoncountywildfireresponse.recovers.org. Please visit this site to let us know if you have time or materials to donate, or you are in need of support.
Anyone that would like to donate supplies to shelter residents and those impacted by the wildfires can drop-off supplies at the underground parking structure of the Benton County Library at 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis, OR 97330.
Drop off times are:
Wednesday 9/9: 2:00-5:00 p.m.
Thursday 9/10: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Friday 9/11: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Saturday 9/12: 12:00-5:00 p.m.
Sunday 9/13: 12:00-5:00 p.m.
Monday 9/14: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Requested supplies include:
- Water
- Clothing (All Types)
- Blankets
- Pillows
- Flashlights
- Sanitation Supplies
- Toilet Paper
- Soap
- Tooth Brushes
- Tooth Paste
- Feminine Hygiene Products
- Disposable Razors
- Baby Wipes
- Diapers
- Socks
- Underwear
- First Aid Kits
- Garbage Bags
- Shampoo/ Conditioner
- Lotion
- Detergent
- Towels
- Reading Glasses
- Water Bottles
- Toys/ Card Games
- Batteries
- Shower Shoes
- Bus Passes
- Baby Formula
- Ziplock Bags (Quart and Gallon)
- Paper Towels/ Napkins
- Pet Food
- Deodorant
- Body Wash
- New Hair Combs
- Shaving Gel
- Juice Boxes