Annual Mayor & Council Toy and Food Drive November 13 – December 4
The Town of Ajax is calling on residents, businesses and community groups to come together to support those in need this holiday season through the annual Mayor & Council Toy & Food Drive, running to December 4. All donations will help support local Ajax charities and families in need during the holidays.
- Unopened, non-perishable food items
- New toys/gift cards for kids
- New items for teens (hair tools, makeup & nail kits, wallets, journals, wireless headphones/speakers, teen colouring/sketch books)
- New items for young adults (16-24 years)
- New clothing & new household items (unisex coats, sweaters, pajamas, toiletries, towels, linens, blankets)
- Gift cards (Amazon, Walmart, grocery stores, Great Clips, Tim Hortons, Mark’s Work Warehouse, Old Navy, Oshawa Centre, Pickering Town Centre)
Items not accepted: Baby furniture/equipment, large furniture, used clothing, used toys, expired or opened food items.
We are accepting donations from November 13 – December 4 at five facilities:
- Ajax Town Hall (65 Harwood Ave. S.) | Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Ajax Community Centre (75 Centennial Rd.) | Hours: Monday to Friday – 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday – 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- McLean Community Centre (95 Magill Dr.) | Hours: Monday to Friday – 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday – 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Audley Recreation Centre (1955 Audley Rd. N.) | Hours: Monday to Friday – 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday – 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Ajax Public Library – Main Branch (55 Harwood Ave. S.) | Hours: Monday to Friday – 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Week one – Fill the shelves: Help fill the shelves of those in need with non-perishable food items.
- Week two – Share the warmth: Help provide everyday essentials and a little extra warmth to neighbours in need.
- Week three – Make the season bright: Help bring some extra holiday magic to local children and families with new, unwrapped toys.
The community is invited to attend the Inaugural Council Meeting ceremony on Monday, November 16 at 6 p.m. at the Audley Recreation Centre in the Community Hall. If attending in-person, all are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item or new, unwrapped toy to support the Mayor & Council Toy & Food Drive. Suggested donations can be found at ajax.ca/Drive.
On Saturday, November 28, bring your donations for the Mayor & Council Toy & Food Drive to the TOA Santa Claus Parade. Visit ajax.ca/SantaParade for more details.
Ward councillors and professional wrappers will wrap a gift in exchange for a toy or non-perishable food donation.
- December 1 from 6 – 8 p.m. at the McLean Community Centre, Main Lobby
- December 2 from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Audley Recreation Centre, Main Lobby
- December 3 from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Ajax Community Centre, Main Lobby
As part of the spirit of Giving Tuesday on December 1, participate in the Mayor & Council Toy & Food Drive by dropping off donations at one of our five convenient locations:
- Ajax Town Hall
- Ajax Community Centre
- McLean Community Centre
- Audley Recreation Centre
- Ajax Public Library – Main Branch
Toy donations will only be accepted at Ajax Town Hall until December 4. Tickets must be eligible for payment.
Only new toys and toys must be unwrapped and in its original packaging. Gift Cards will not be accepted.
Drop-off Location & Times:
Ajax Town Hall | 65 Harwood Ave. S.
Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Guidelines
- The toy’s receipt and the parking violation must be presented at the time of payment.
- The value of the toy(s) must be at least 90%, equal to or more than the amount owing on the ticket (early payment if applicable). For example, if the ticket amount is $25.00, then the total value of the toy must be 90% of that amount, equal to or exceed $25.00 (including taxes).
- Donations of more than one toy are accepted as long as the total cost is 90%, equal to or more than the ticket amount.