NEWS RELEASE
COUNTY OF SIMCOE
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MIDHURST - County of Simcoe Paramedic Services kicked off the 17th annual Toy Drive on Nov. 13, 2019, so far collecting 3,512 toys, 2,328 lbs of food and almost $9,542 in cash and gift cards. The Toy Drive benefits local children and families during the holiday season.
Donations of new, unwrapped toys will be accepted at various locations and parades across Simcoe County until Dec. 15, 2019.
This is the last week, and paramedics will be collecting donations at the following locations:
- Dec. 12, 2019 County Museum Victorian Christmas Collection – 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
- Dec. 13, 2019 County Museum Victorian Christmas Collection – 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
- Dec. 15, 2019 Orillia Metro Collection – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Donations can be made at the County of Simcoe Administration Centre, 1110 Highway 26 in Midhurst between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. 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 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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