Wildfires continue to displace individuals and families across northern Saskatchewan, forcing many to evacuate their homes and seek shelter in communities throughout the province. The Canadian Red Cross is leading the coordinated emergency response. 

In partnership with Indigenous leadership and all levels of government, the Red Cross is providing critical support—ranging from emergency accommodations and meals to personal services and financial assistance. Their Saskatchewan Fires Appeal is the most direct and effective way to support wildfire evacuees across the province. Funds will also support recovery, rebuilding, and disaster preparedness initiatives in affected communities.

The Government of Canada will match donations to the Canadian Red Cross 2025 Saskatchewan Wildfires Appeal from May 30 to June 29, 2025. Every $1 donated will become $2 to support the families and individuals most affected by the wildfires.

Donate to the Saskatchewan Fires Appeal View the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency’s Emergencies and Response Page

Local Donation Options

In addition to the Red Cross, several community-based organizations have launched targeted donation efforts, some supporting communities hosting evacuees, and others focused on delivering aid to support directly impacted communities. If you’d like to support a local response, the following organizations are currently accepting monetary and/or supply donations:

Saskatoon (Evacuee Support)

• Saskatoon Community Foundation – Emergency Response Fund: Assists evacuees through community mental health supports, programming for children, and long-term community recovery.

• United Way Saskatoon – 2025 Fire Evacuee Fund: Supports urgent needs like bus passes, food, child care, and essential services.

• CUMFI (Central Urban Métis Federation Inc.): Accepting both supply and monetary donations to support evacuees from northern communities now residing in Saskatoon.

• Peter Ballantyne Group of Companies (PBGOC) is organizing a donation drive to support evacuees during their transition back to their communities.
  Accepting donations of essential supplies (non-perishable food, hygiene products, diapers, bottled water, etc.), which will be delivered to communities as soon as it is safe to do so. Drop-off at 1520 17th Street, Saskatoon

For Residents from Pelican Narrows, Denare Beach, Sandy Bay, Southend, Creighton, and Flin Flon

• Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation Wildfire State of Emergency Fundraiser by Peter Ballantyne Group of Companies (PBGOC)

Melfort, James Smith Cree Nation, Muskoday First Nation (Evacuee support),

• Melfort – Marguerite Riel Centre: Accepting toiletries, baby items, snacks, towels, and gift cards for evacuees in Melfort and surrounding areas, as well as James Smith Cree Nation. More information can be found here.
• Donations for Muskoday First Nation accepted at NEOSS in Melfort. Learn more.

Many other communities across the province are providing shelter and services for evacuees. No local wildfire-specific donation pages have been identified in these cities yet, and the Canadian Red Cross remains the best way to ensure support reaches evacuees in these areas. Donate via the Red Cross

Other Ways to Help Locally

If you’d like to support your community directly:

• Check with your local community foundation, food bank, or municipality for donation opportunities.

We are continuing to monitor updates and will revise this list as more verified donation efforts become available. If you know of a reputable wildfire-specific initiative in your area, please email us at communications@saskchamber.com.