‘Hunger doesn’t discriminate’: 2 donation events held in Regina

On Saturday, people were in the giving mood as residents stopped at two separate donation events in the city.

Times may be difficult for some Regina residents as of late, but that isn’t stopping help to those who need it.

On Saturday, people were in the giving mood as residents stopped at two separate donation events in the city.

The first was held by Regina Chip Repair with the tagline, “Fill the Tent,” where they collected winter clothing ahead of the snowfall and low temperatures.

The goal was to fill a giant tent with winter coats, boots, socks, gloves and more.

But thanks to some early morning rain, “Fill the Tent” turned into “Fill the Truck.”

“The weather was iffy this morning and we got really wet,” said Regina Chip Repair co-owner Carrie-Lynn Stryletski. “But we feel like whoever needed these items wakes up in that weather every day, so we’re glad to be here.”

This is the second year Regina Chip Repair has hosted the event. Last year, they ended up with two 15-foot U-Haul trucks full of gear.

All donations are being given to Awasiw: A Place of Hope, a nonprofit organization that provides a warm place for the homeless and clothing to those in need.