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It’s not a scene visitors to Shulus Community Arena are accustomed to seeing.

Where the hockey rink typically sits, table upon table is piled high with clothes, food, hygiene products and other essential goods. Parts of the audience stands have been converted into a makeshift dormitory.

Dozens of people rifle through the donated goods in the middle of the rink, trying to find clothes that fit and food to feed their families. They leave with plastic bags stuffed full of rations for the next few days. Volunteers rush from table to table, re-stocking donations that are coming in from the community faster than they can dole them out.