South Surrey wildfire relief drive seeking essential supplies

A wildfire relief donation drive is planned for South Surrey on Aug. 12 to support B.C. residents displaced by ongoing wildfires.

The 12-hour collection runs from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the parking lot of Shooters Liquor Store at 2725 192 St. Volunteers will sort and box donations for transport to affected families and emergency-response hubs.

Organizers are seeking toiletries and personal-care products; baby and adult diapers and wipes; shelf-stable food, Powerade and Gatorade; pet food and supplies; and reusable bags and sturdy boxes.

The event partners are Kary Movers Ltd., Jess TV, Shooters Liquor Store, U-Haul International, Great Little Box Company and ProPics Canada Media Ltd. A live list of needed items, downloadable flyers and online donation information are available at propicscanada.com and truecrimeandjusticetv.com.