The contents of a locker on this floor of the U-Lock Mini Storage at 15028 32 Ave. will be auctioned off for charity Aug. 11. Customer service rep Don MacLellan stands guard.

The contents of a locker on this floor of the U-Lock Mini Storage at 15028 32 Ave. will be auctioned off for charity Aug. 11. Customer service rep Don MacLellan stands guard.

Auction to benefit local food bank

Sources' South Surrey/White Rock will get a boost from locker items auctioned off Aug. 11

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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