Midhurst/December 8, 2022 – County of Simcoe Paramedic Services kicked off the 20th annual Toy Drive on November 18, 2022, so far collecting 1,571 toys, more than 2,930 lbs of food and more than $3,800 in cash and gift cards.
Reminder that donations, along with new, unwrapped toys and food will be accepted at various locations across Simcoe County. Visit simcoe.ca/toydrive <<< Add Link to {Page Name}>>> to learn more.
Residents are also reminded that a little goes a long way and to consider donating virtually by visiting https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/simcoe-county-paramedic-association/.
Over the next week, Paramedics will be collecting donations at the following locations:
Thursday, December 8, 2022
Simcoe County Museum Victorian Christmas ~ 6 to 9 p.m.
Friday, December 9, 2022
Midland Walmart ~ 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Alliston Walmart ~ 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Simcoe County Museum Victorian Christmas ~ 6 to 9 p.m.
Alliston Hornets Annual Teddy Bear Toss ~ 7:30 to 10 p.m.
Saturday, December 10, 2022
Craighurst Foodland ~ 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Barrie North Walmart ~ 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Barrie South Walmart ~ 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Barrie North Toys R Us ~ 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Beeton Santa Claus Parade ~ Begins 11 a.m.
Beeton Foodland ~ 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 11, 2022
Barrie North Walmart ~ 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Barrie South Walmart ~ 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Barrie North Toys R Us ~ 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tanger Outlets ~ 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Donations can also be made at the County of Simcoe Administration Centre, 1110 Highway 26 in Midhurst, and at all County of Simcoe Paramedic Services stations, where outdoor drop boxes are now available (please do not leave monetary donations in drop boxes – only non-perishable food items and new, unwrapped toys).
COUNTY OF SIMCOE PARAMEDIC STATIONS:
- Alliston – 6933 Industrial Parkway
- Angus – 1 Tree Top Street
- Barrie Simcoe Emergency Services Campus – 110 Fairview Drive
- Barrie North – 667 Bayfield Street
- Barrie Tiffin – 113 Tiffin Street
- Beeton – 51 Main Street East
- Bradford – 170 Artesian Industrial Parkway, Units 6 & 7
- Coldwater – 1 Firehall Lane
- Collingwood – 169 St. Paul Street
- Craighurst – 2298 Horseshoe Valley Road, Oro-Medonte
- Elmvale – 17 Allenwood Road
- Midland – 395 Cranston Crescent
- Orillia – 68 West Street
- Penetanguishene – 10 Robert Street West
- Stayner – 6993 Highway 26
- Stroud – 2394 Victoria Street West
- Wasaga Beach – 23 Oxbow Park Road
- Washago – 401 Anchor Drive, Severn
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.
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CONTACTS:
Jen Straw
Public Relations Consultant
County of Simcoe, Service Simcoe Department
705-790-5979 (mobile)
Jennifer.Straw@simcoe.ca
Collin Matanowitsch
Manager, Public Relations
County of Simcoe, Service Simcoe Department
705-734-8386 (mobile)
Collin.Matanowitsch@simcoe.ca