County of Simcoe Paramedic Services has launched its 23rd Annual Food and Toy Drive to support families and children in need during the holiday season.
Residents can make financial donations online or drop off new, unwrapped toys, non-perishable food, and gift cards at designated locations.
Over 22 years, the campaign has collected more than 130,000 toys, nearly 89,000 lbs of food, and over $289,000 in monetary donations. County officials say the drive continues to show the compassion and commitment of local paramedics and community supporters.
Donation bins are available at the County Administration Centre and paramedic stations, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., until December 21st:
- Alliston – 6933 Industrial Parkway
- Angus – 1 Tree Top Street
- Barrie Simcoe Emergency Services Campus - 110 Fairview Drive
- Barrie Tiffin – 113 Tiffin Street
- Beeton – 51 Main Street East
- Bradford – 480 Miller Park Avenue
- Coldwater – 1 Firehall Lane
- Collingwood – 169 St. Paul Street
- Craighurst – 2298 Horseshoe Valley Road in Oro-Medonte
- Elmvale – 17 Allenwood Road
- Midland – 395 Cranston Crescent
- Orillia – 68 West Street
- Penetanguishene – 10 Robert Street West
- Springwater – 1110 Snow Valley Road in Midhurst
- Stayner – 6993 Highway 26
- Stroud – 2394 Victoria Street West
- Wasaga Beach – 23 Oxbow Park Road
- Washago – 401 Anchor Drive in Severn
Many locations across the county will also be accepting donations and pop-up collection points may be in a community near you, including the following:
Friday, November 14th:
- Collingwood Walmart ~ 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 15th:
- Collingwood Walmart ~ 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Orillia Walmart ~ 2:00 to 6:00 p.m.
- Collingwood Santa Claus Parade ~ 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
- Barrie Santa Claus Parade ~ 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
- Alliston Santa Claus Parade ~ 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
- Bradford West Gwillimbury Santa Claus Parade ~ 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 16th:
- Bradford West Gwillimbury Rattlers Hockey Game ~ Bradford Leisure Centre ~ 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
For an up-to-date list, click here.
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