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Donations are accepted until 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.

How to participate in the Drive:

  • Drop off donations at five Town facilities, including Ajax Town Hall, Ajax Public Library – Main Branch, Ajax Community Centre, McLean Community Centre and Audley Recreation Centre.
  • Donate on our themed weeks! Suggested donations specified by local agencies listed below and at ajax.ca/Drive.
    • 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.
  • Inaugural Council Meeting: Guests attending on November 16 at 6 p.m. in person 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.
  • Santa’s Spectacle of Lights – TOA Santa Claus Parade: Join us Saturday, November 28 starting at 6 p.m., and bring your donations for the Mayor & Council Toy & Food Drive! A donation bin will be located near the Heritage Square doors at Town Hall. Visit ajax.ca/SantaParade for more details.
  • Join our three Wrap it Forward Council Pop-up Events! 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 Entrance
    • December 2 from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Audley Recreation Centre, Main Entrance
    • December 3 from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Ajax Community Centre, Main Entrance
  • Giving Tuesday – 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. Learn about drop-off locations and more at ajax.ca/Drive.
  • Toys for Tickets – Until December 4, parking penalties will have a new payment option of donating a new children’s toy of at least 90%, equal to or more than the amount owing on the ticket! Learn more at ajax.ca/Drive.

QUOTE

“I’m proud that the tradition of bringing our community together continues through the Mayor & Council Toy & Food Drive. With affordability pressures continuing to impact everyone, supporting those in need is more important than ever. The Mayor & Council Toy & Food Drive gives us an opportunity to help local individuals and families with food, toys and everyday essentials during the holiday season. I encourage everyone who is able to contribute and help demonstrate the strong sense of community we have here in Ajax.” – Shaun Collier, Mayor and CEO, Town of Ajax

QUICK FACTS

  • From November 13 – December 4, residents, businesses and community groups are encouraged to participate in the annual Mayor & Council Toy & Food Drive. All donations will help support local Ajax charities and families in need during the holidays.
  • Benefitting charities include The Salvation Army Hope Ajax, Herizon House, Durham Youth Services (Joanne’s House), Community Development Council Durham (CDCD) and The Great Pajama Project (on behalf of Durham Children’s Aid Foundation’s Holiday Hope program).
  • Suggested donations include unopened, non-perishable food items, new unwrapped toys/items for pre-teens and teens, new items for young adults, gift cards (Amazon, Walmart, grocery stores, cineplex, clothing stores, restaurants, etc.), new clothing for children, pre-teens, teens, young adults and adults (including pajamas and winter items such as coats, boots, hats, gloves etc.), household items (linens, cutlery, cooking items, blankets, etc.), new items for teens (hair tools, including curling irons, flat irons, wavy hair tools and hygiene products). Learn more at ajax.ca/Drive.
  • Giving Tuesday is the world’s largest generosity movement. Whether it’s making someone smile, helping a stranger, or giving to those who need our help, every act of generosity counts, and everyone has something to give. You can learn more at givingtuesday.ca.

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