Prince George, B.C. – The  Rock Creek  wildfire has  destroyed 30 homes, and  forced hundreds of people from their residences in Rock Creek and Oliver and now, people  from across the Province have a venue to help.BC Liquor stores  will now accept donations to the Red Cross relief efforts  for those  impacted by the fires.

As of today,  customers can make donations of $2-$5 dollars, or multiples thereof  at the checkout  at any  of the 196 BC liquor stores in the Province.  The money will be used to  provide evacuees with immediate needs such as blankets, food and water, reuniting residents with family members, and helping  people with longer term needs  such as replacing equipment  needed to return to  work, or helping with  rent payments.

“This is a tremendously stressful and difficult time for those impacted by the wildfires in the southern interior” says Kimberley Nemrava, Red Cross provincial director for B.C. and Yukon. “Recovering from a disaster is usually a long and expensive journey, so we are very thankful for the support of the BC Liquor Distribution Branch and all its stores and customers who help their neighbours when they’re hit by a disaster.”

The money will be used to  provide evacuees with immediate needs such as blankets, food and water, reuniting residents with family members, and helping  people with longer term needs  such as replacing equipment  needed to return to  work, or helping with  rent payments.