A Winnipeg truck driver hopes Manitobans will help him fill a truck trailer with supplies for Fort McMurray evacuees. Kyle Pachkowsky says if he was in the same situation he would hope for the same kind of help.

The driver from RBP Trucking asked his family to get a trailer filled up with donations before he arrives back from the road.

"When a city's burning down and everybody's moving from one city to another city, I'm sure there's going to be a lot of people that need stuff," Pachkowsky said by phone.

Peterbilt Manitoba donated space in its parking lot for the trailer.

Pachkowsky came up with the idea after he spoke with his cousin who lives in Lac La Biche. Hundreds who have found shelter there are now lacking the bare necessities. Here are the items he is asking people to donate:

Water

Diapers, baby wipes and baby food

Soap, shampoo, feminine hygiene and toothpaste .

Socks,underwear and clothing (new only)

Gift cards

Suitcases and backpacks

Rebecca Matais is one of the people who stopped by to drop off some items.

Kyle Pachkowsky's relatives help load truck trailer with donations at Peterbilt Manitoba. (CBC Manitoba) "I couldn't imagine losing everything that I have, especially with the baby too. It's good to give whatever you can."

Lisa Paillé with Peterbilt Manitoba said the response from Winnipeggers so far has been great.

"As of 8 a.m. my phone hasn't stopped ringing with people calling wanting to know: 'is this for real? Is this truly happening?'" Paillé said.

"Honestly it seems like everyone is taking it on to donate and help out as much as they can," said Paillé.

Donations will be accepted until 9:00 p.m. and until dinner time tomorrow when Pachkowsky hopes to be on the road back to Alberta with a trailer full of donations. He said more trailers are at the ready for another shipment of donations.