Simcoe County Paramedics Launch Annual Toy Drive

They save lives…and this time of year they save Christmas for many families.

Simcoe County Paramedics launch into their 16th annual Toy Drive today.

“The holidays can be exceptionally stressful for children and families in need,” said Deputy Warden Terry Dowdall. “We are grateful to our generous residents and businesses who continue to support the Toy Drive and thankful to our Paramedics for volunteering their time to support our communities. This is truly what the holidays are all about.”

During the last 15 years, the Toy Drive has collected 72,832 toys, 24,436 lbs of food, and approximately $145,026 in monetary and gift card donations for families across Simcoe County.

All donations are distributed to local children and families in need by charitable organizations working in partnership with Simcoe County Paramedic Services. Residents are asked for their continued generosity and support in helping those most in need in our region.

Donations of new, unwrapped toys can be made at the County of Simcoe Administration Centre, 1110 Highway 26 in Midhurst between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and at all Simcoe County Paramedic stations, where outdoor drop boxes are available (please do not leave monetary donations in drop boxes – only non-perishable food items and new, unwrapped toys).

SIMCOE COUNTY PARAMEDIC STATIONS:

• Alliston – 6933 Industrial Parkway, Alliston
• Angus – 1 Tree Top Street, Angus
• Barrie North – 667 Bayfield Street, Barrie
• Barrie Tiffin – 113 Tiffin Street, Barrie
• Beeton – 51 Main Street East, Beeton
• Bradford – 170 Artesian Industrial Parkway, Units 6 & 7, Bradford
• Coldwater – 1 Firehall Lane, Coldwater
• Collingwood – 140 Ontario Street, Collingwood
• Craighurst – 2298 Horseshoe Valley Road, Oro-Medonte
• Elmvale – 7 Patterson Street, Elmvale
• Midland – 395 Cranston Crescent, Midland
• Orillia – 68 West Street, Orillia
• Stayner – 6993 Highway 26, R.R. #2, Stayner
• Stroud – 2394 Victoria Street West, Stroud
• Wasaga Beach – 23 Oxbow Park Road, Wasaga Beach
• Washago – 401 Anchor Drive, Severn

The 2018 Paramedic Services Toy Drive will also be collecting donations at numerous events across Simcoe County throughout the holiday season:

November 17, 2018

• Elmvale Foodland Collection – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Angus Santa Claus Parade – 10 a.m.
• Bradford Santa Claus Parade – 5:30 p.m.
• Collingwood Walmart Collection – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Collingwood Santa Claus Parade – 5 p.m.

November 18, 2018

• Orillia Santa Claus Parade – 1 p.m.

November 23, 2018

• Midland Walmart Collection – 9:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.

November 24, 2018

• Midland Santa Claus Parade – 10 a.m.
• Wasaga Beach Santa Claus Parade – 5 p.m.
• Washago Santa Claus Parade – 6:30 p.m.

November 25, 2018

• Waubaushene Santa Claus Parade – 1 p.m.
• Innisfil Santa Claus Parade – 1:30 p.m.

December 1, 2018

• Coldwater Foodland Collection – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Coldwater Santa Claus Parade – 5:30 p.m.
• Stayner Santa Claus Parade – 10 a.m.
• Creemore Santa Claus Parade – 1 p.m.
• Barrie Ideal Hobbies Collection – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Innisfil Foodland Collection – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

December 2, 2018

• Elmvale Santa Claus Parade – 1 p.m.

December 8, 2018

• Barrie Toys R Us (Bayfield Street) Collection – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Barrie Walmart (Bayfield Street) Collection – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Barrie Walmart (Mapleview Drive) Collection – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Wasaga Beach Walmart Collection – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

December 9, 2018

• Barrie Toys R Us (Bayfield Street) Collection – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Barrie Walmart (Bayfield Street) Collection – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Barrie Walmart (Mapleview Drive) Collection – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

December 13 and 14, 2018

• Simcoe County Museum Victorian Christmas – 6 to 9 p.m.

December 15, 2018

• Craighurst Foodland Collection – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

  *Events are subject to change and additional locations may be added throughout the Toy Drive.