Auction to benefit local food bank
Drafting boards, furniture and heavy-duty tools are among dozens of items going on the (silent) auction block this month, at an event to benefit Sources’ White Rock/South Surrey Food Bank.
Katrina Hapay, manager of the White Rock/South Surrey U-Lock Mini-storage facility, said people have donated “all kinds of stuff” for the cause.
“We’ve got everything from furniture to tools,” she said. “
It’s a good way for people to donate stuff when they don’t know where else to go.”
Items so far have been donated by existing tenants, one of whom was downsizing for a move.
Hapay said the business made the food bank its charity of choice about a year ago, donating proceeds of a raffle along with other items in the hopes of easing the journey of those who rely on the facility.
It’s close to home, and “there’s a lot of people that depend on it,” she said.
Hapay said the goal is to hold similar auctions every three to four months.
Anyone with good-condition items to donate is welcome to bring them by 15028 32 Ave. during business hours, as the items must be approved first.
The auction itself is set for 10-11:30 a.m. on Aug. 11.
For more information, call 604-536-7988.
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