In times of crisis, communities come together to help.
The Kelowna, B.C., chapter of Khalsa Aid’s stockpiles have just been replenished by their neighbouring chapter in Vancouver.
“We have a booth set up in West Kelowna [at the Emergency Support Services Centre] there for the evacuees. We have food coming in there, hot food as well, items that anyone needs,” said Khun Khun.
“We have Gatorade, water, snacks, chips, granola bars.”
Khun Khun and her team aren’t the only boots on the ground getting goods and support to evacuees in need. Westbank Lions Club members are serving hundreds of people a day warm meals at Royal LePage Place.
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“The response from the people here at the evacuation centre has been wonderful, they are so grateful to have a little bit of sustenance,” said Leah Thordarson, a member of the Westbank Lions Club.
Meanwhile, volunteers at Mamas for Mamas are working around the clock to support evacuees and their families.
“Once you’ve gone to emergency services, you have …