Bridge City Warmth Supporting Hundreds Through Street Patrols and Community BBQs

What began as a small grassroots effort to support Saskatoon’s unhoused population has quickly grown into a major community-driven initiative making a significant impact across the city.
Bridge City Warmth, a volunteer organization focused on supporting individuals experiencing homelessness, continues to expand its outreach efforts through weekly street patrols, monthly community barbecues, fundraising initiatives, and donation drives.
According to the organization, each weekly street patrol now assists upwards of 200 community members, while monthly community BBQs serve more than 500 people.
The organization currently operates weekly street patrols every Thursday from 6:15pm to 8:15pm, regardless of weather conditions. During the patrols, volunteers load up with food, clothing, blankets, and essential supplies before heading into Saskatoon’s core neighbourhoods to assist those in need.
Recently, Bridge City Warmth completed a successful fundraiser to purchase a street patrol bus, raising just over $15,000. Volunteers say the addition of the bus has been a “game changer” for the organization, allowing them to transport more supplies and accommodate additional volunteers during outreach efforts.
Special recognition was given to major supporters including Bud Chisholm, Terra Dionne, and the Martensville & District Kinsmen Club, which helped make the new patrol bus possible.
Bridge City Warmth currently has approximately 100 volunteers and seven donation drop-off locations, including five in Saskatoon, one in Martensville, and one in Warman. Residents interested in donating can contact bridgecitywarmth@gmail.com for drop-off information.
Among the most-needed donation items are blankets, jackets, hoodies, and snacks, although all donations are welcome. Additional requested items include toiletries, warm winter clothing, and gift cards that can be used to purchase food and necessities.
Volunteers say some of the biggest challenges currently facing Saskatoon’s unhoused population include the lack of affordable housing, along with access to food and warm clothing.
In addition to its regular outreach work, Bridge City Warmth will also be hosting a BBQ fundraiser at the Martensville Co-op on May 30th from 11:00am to 6:30pm. Funds raised will support ongoing outreach efforts and supplies. The organization also announced plans for a Vegas Night fundraiser scheduled for October in Martensville, with additional details expected to be released in the future.
Residents looking to learn more, volunteer, or contribute can find Bridge City Warmth on social media or contact the organization directly through email.