Tomorrow evening, don’t forget to bring your donation for Fill the Ambulance to the tree lighting.

Hutch Ambulance will park one of its units in the Market Square, where people can drop off donations of food, clothing, winter gear, toys, games and other Christmas essentials.

The goal is of course to fill the ambulance! They will then distribute the donations to Southwest Crisis Services and the Swift Current Salvation Army.

Jasmine Jones, who works at Hutch Ambulance, is excited to help spread Christmas cheer to those in need.

“I think as a paramedic we see certain circumstances where we offer help,” Jones said. “It’s just another opportunity to make someone’s day better and make things a little easier for them.”

The ambulance will be parked near the parking lot next to the market square, with the lights on and flashing. People donating are encouraged to find them as soon as possible, so we can offload their donation and help them finish filling quickly.

If someone can’t make it tomorrow night, Jones says that’s no problem. Any donations people have after the tree lighting can be dropped off at 7850 Fifth Northeast in Swift Current. Donations are accepted until November 25.

“Our office hours are 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.,” Jones said. “So, anytime in there.”