Local canal run club will host a giving run donation for food and clothes

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - The Canal Run Club Yuma is hosting a giving run on Saturday morning at the Ocean to Ocean Bridge.

They will be accepting donations for clothes, shoes, hygiene products, and blankets to give to the Crossroads Mission.

The club will also be asking for non-perishable food items to donate to the Yuma Community Food Bank.

"It's just good for the community and inspires other people to do the same," said Run Club member Nathan Roldan.

Yzabel Salazar, another club member, shares why they are collecting donations.

"A lot of people or individuals, families, you know, it's a time of struggle and loneliness, and we think it's good to be able to give back and make them feel seen, valued, and heard as well," Salazar says.

Roldan agrees, saying he just wants to help out those who need it during this holiday season.

"I think it's more important because there are a lot of people who can't afford food, and also clothing, too. So I think it's just good for us to donate and give back to them," said Roldan.

The donations will be taken on Saturday at 6:30 a.m., before the run starts and right after it ends.