Heat prompts call for bottled water donations at Streets Alive
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LETHBRIDGE – Two dollars may not seem like much. But it can make a big difference helping people stay hydrated during the heat wave.
Marie McLennan, associate director of philanthropy with Streets Alive Mission, said people have been buying cases of bottled water for as low as a couple of dollars, to donate to the mission. Temperatures in the 30s have heightened the need to keep people without homes cool and hydrated.
“Because they have such limited access to find a water source, it’s hard for them to even refill a water bottle,” McLennan explained. “So, we try to make sure that we have full bottles of water that they can take with them. We try to give them a couple at a time if we can.”
Members of their team have also been hitting the streets in the late afternoon to distribute bottled water, she said. While a case of 24 goes a long way, she stressed they are running through a lot during the current hot weather.
