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    County of Simcoe Paramedic Services Food and Toy Drive – Week Two Update

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    Midhurst/November 21, 2024 – On November 13th, the County of Simcoe Paramedic Services kicked off their 22nd annual Food and Toy Drive. Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, 510 toys, 112 lbs of food, and $1,133.65 in monetary and gift card donations have already been received.

    Virtual donations, as well as new, unwrapped toys and food can be donated at various locations across Simcoe County until December 20, 2024. For more information, please visit simcoe.ca/toydrive.

    This coming week, volunteers will be collecting donations at: 

    • Saturday, November 23:
      • Midland Walmart ~ 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
      • Elmvale Foodland ~ 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
      • Orillia Santa Claus Parade ~ 5 to 7 p.m.
      • Coldwater Tree Lighting ~ 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
      • Wasaga Beach Santa Claus Parade ~ 5 to 7 p.m.
    • Sunday, November 24:
    • Innisfil Santa Claus Parade ~ 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
    • Waubaushene Santa Claus Parade ~ 1 to 2 p.m.

    To find donation locations in your community, please visit simcoe.ca/toydrive. Thank you for your continued support in making this holiday season brighter for those in need across our community.

    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

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