Yorkton, Sask. –
Going strong since 2011, the Yorkton Sports Bank at the Gallagher Centre allows people to donate and collect gently used sporting equipment for youth in the city and surrounding area.
“We have a room in the Gallagher Centre that’s filled with all types of sporting equipment,” explained Janine Graves, District Dream Broker for the City of Yorkton.
“We’ve got figure skates, hockey skates, baseball cleats and gloves, and a lot of soccer gear.”
With families struggling to keep up with the rising cost of living, Graves said the use of the facility has been more common than ever.
“It’s great for families who can’t afford (new equipment), they can just make an appointment with me, come down, and we can try some of the stuff,” she said.
“It’s also great for families whose kids are just outgrowing the equipment so fast that it’s hard to keep up with the ever …