Midhurst/November 13, 2026 – As the holiday season approaches, County of Simcoe Paramedic Services are once again inviting residents to help make spirits bright by donating to the 24th Annual Food and Toy Drive. For nearly a quarter century, the campaign has brought communities together to support local families and individuals in need, proving that when we each give a little, we can help a lot.
Over the past 23 years, the drive has collected more than 139,634 toys, 97,650 pounds of food, and approximately $333,750 in monetary and gift card donations, providing support to families across Simcoe County during the holiday season.
This year’s campaign encourages residents, businesses and community partners to continue the tradition of generosity by donating new, unwrapped toys, non-perishable food items, monetary contributions, or making an online donation. All donations stay within local communities, helping ensure families throughout Simcoe County can experience the joy of the season.
DONATION LOCATIONS:
County of Simcoe Administration Centre, 1110 Highway 26 in Midhurst between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. and at the following County of Simcoe Paramedic Stations, where outdoor drop boxes are available until December 20:
- Alliston – 6933 Industrial Parkway
- Angus – 1 Tree Top Street
- Barrie Simcoe Emergency Services Campus - 110 Fairview Drive
- Beeton – 51 Main Street East
- Bradford – 480 Miller Park Avenue
- Collingwood – 169 St. Paul Street
- Craighurst – 2298 Horseshoe Valley Road
- East Oro – 529 Line 11 North
- Elmvale – 17 Allenwood Road
- Midland – 395 Cranston Crescent
- Orillia – 68 West Street
- Penetanguishene – 10 Robert Street West
- Springwater – 1110 Snow Valley Road
- Stayner – 6993 Highway 26
- Stroud – 2394 Victoria Street West
- Wasaga Beach – 23 Oxbow Park Road
- Washago – 401 Anchor Drive
- Waubaushene – 415 Sturgeon Bay Road
Friday, November 13, 2026:
- Orillia Zehrs ~ 2 to 6 p.m.
Saturday, November 14, 2026:
- Coldwater Tree Lighting and Holiday Market ~ 5 to 8 p.m.
For up-to-date Food and Toy Drive donation and event details, visit simcoe.ca/toydrive.
About the County of Simcoe
County of Simcoe is composed of sixteen member municipalities and provides crucial public services to County residents in addition to providing paramedic and social services to the separated cities of Barrie and Orillia. Visit our website at simcoe.ca.