{"id":5399,"date":"2022-11-27T12:57:03","date_gmt":"2022-11-27T16:57:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bluedoor.ca\/?p=5399"},"modified":"2023-08-03T16:07:34","modified_gmt":"2023-08-03T20:07:34","slug":"east-gwillimbury-annual-toy-and-food-drive-taking-donations-until-dec-16","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bluedoor.ca\/east-gwillimbury-annual-toy-and-food-drive-taking-donations-until-dec-16\/","title":{"rendered":"East Gwillimbury annual Toy and Food Drive taking donations until Dec. 16"},"content":{"rendered":"

Posted on: November 27th, 2022. By: Simon Martin, yorkregion.com, Original Article.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Drop-off location includes fire stations, library branches and the Civic Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Town of East Gwillimbury’s annual Toy and Food Drive is here.\u00a0 Donations of non-perishable food items, gift cards, new unwrapped toys, toiletries and more are being accepted from Monday, Nov. 21 to Friday, Dec. 16.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Each year the town, along with the help of community members, schools and businesses, collect donations to support local charities and families in EG\u00a0and York Region. Some of those charities include:\u00a0Sandgate Women\u2019s Shelter,\u00a0Blue Door Shelter,\u00a0Rose of Sharon,\u00a0Salvation Army,\u00a0Yellow Brick House, Women\u2019s Centre, Mount Albert and Holland Landing Food Pantries and the St. James Food Closet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Donation drop-off locations include:<\/p>\n

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Civic Centre, 19000 Leslie St., Sharon<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Holland Landing Fire Station 2-4 19314 Yonge St., Holland Landing<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Mount Albert Fire Station 2-6, 22 Princess St., Mount Albert<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Queensville Fire Station 2-8, 1590 Queensville Side Rd., Queensville<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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East Gwillimbury Public Library, Holland Landing branch, 19513 Yonge St., Holland Landing<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Mount Albert branch, 19300 Centre St., Mount Albert<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Items in need:<\/p>\n

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Toiletries for men, women and babies<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Warm winter clothing for men and women<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Housewares, linens and sleeping bags<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Baby items (formula and diapers)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Toys for children (all ages) and pre-teens<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Non-perishable food items (please check the expiry date on food items)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Gift cards and monetary donations<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Cash donations and cheques (made payable to the EG Toy and Food Drive) can be dropped off at customer service located inside of the Civic Centre. Pre-purchased gift cards can be placed in the drop box located at the front entrance of the Civic Centre.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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For more information, visit\u00a0eastgwillimbury.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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