When Judy Kerr saw migrant workers working through cold weather and rain, she said she knew something had to be done.

Treasures ranging from children’s toys to homeware to clothing items could be found at the annual St. Davids-Queenston United Church, held on May 31.

Each piece was donated by church members and sold at an affordable price, the average item costing between $5 and $15.

Kerr, one of the event organizers, made sure a section was designated for migrant workers at this year’s sale. She explained that last year, workers were invited to take freely from items left after the sale ended and realized their biggest need was fresh, warm clothes.

“I see the migrant workers. It’s cold, it’s wet, so I know that they’re gonna need clothes and changes,” Kerr said.

She added that she plans to take the items left after the sale to the workers on the farms and vineyards and hand them out — whether it be clothes, sheets or hats, Kerr said she believes it’s important to give out what she can.

Other items left over are donated to Goodwill or the Newark Neighbours thrift store on Niagara Stone Road.

The baked goods section was another popular feature of the yard sale. The event ran from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and by the second hour, almost everything had been sold.

“We’re famous for our baking,” Kerr said. “The bake tables were overflowing and they sold out very quickly.”

Queenston-United also runs a pie bake from September to April, so the bakers of the church are hard at work all through the year.

The indoor yard sale took 20 volunteers three days to set up, but Kerr said the hard work is worth it because the sale is always a hit and helps fund church activities like its youth group and charity donations.

Looking ahead, the church hosts a pie booth at the St. Davids Lion Club carnival every year, which Kerr said keeps the church and its dedicated bakers busy because of the popularity of the pies.