South Surrey donation drive sends wildfire relief to Okanagan

A South Surrey wildfire-relief donation drive collected more than $1,100 and hundreds of pounds of food and essential supplies for B.C. residents displaced by wildfires in the Okanagan.

The 12-hour drop-off took place Aug. 12, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., in the Shooters Liquor Store parking lot at 2725 192 St. Volunteers sorted and packed the donations before they were transported the next day to emergency response hubs in Penticton.

Donations included hygiene and personal-care products, baby and adult-care items, non-perishable food, hydration supplies, pet supplies, reusable bags and sturdy boxes. The event was supported by Kary Movers Ltd., Jess TV, Shooters Liquor Store, U-Haul International, Great Little Box Company and ProPics Canada Media Ltd.

More than 20,000 Okanagan residents have been evacuated because of wildfires this summer, according to the report.