A chance encounter inspired a local kid to make a postive change.
Jayden Wong, a Grade 3 student from Westwood elementary, helped deliver around 200 pounds of food to the St. Vincent de Paul Society Friday morning. He also brought eight bags of blankets, warm winter clothing and more than $300 - all with the hope of helping the local homeless population.
The inspiration for the haul was the result of a chance meeting at a local grocery store parking lot recently. Wong interacted with a homeless person outside Save-On-Foods with his mother and it really affected him.
Wong, with the help of his teacher and class, came up with the Jayden Have a Heart for the Homeless Campaign, launching a clothing drive and raffle draw.
