Innisfil, ON – Members of Innisfil Town Council joined Christmas for Kids (C4K) today to launch their 2023 Toy Drive at Town Hall. The annual campaign invites community members to donate new, unwrapped toys, non-perishable food items and gift cards to support families in need throughout Innisfil.

Mayor Lynn Dollin expressed appreciation for the community's consistent support, stating, “It’s truly inspiring to witness our community rally each year to aid neighbours in need of a Christmas miracle. We’re fortunate to have organizations like C4K that offer year-round support and help Innisfil families make the most of the holidays.”

Residents who are able to contribute are encouraged to drop off donations at Innisfil Town Hall (2101 Innisfil Beach Road) during operating hours or at other designated locations:

  • A Taste of Europe – 1335 Killarney Beach Road
  • Cookstown Antique Market – 5108 Simcoe County Road 27
  • Innisfil ideaLAB & Library (Stroud Branch) – 7883 Yonge Street
  • Johnny Burger – 847 Innisfil Beach Road
  • Lefroy-Belle Ewart Legion Branch 547 – 1017 Robinson Street
  • Mad Hatter’s Table – 3A King Street South
  • Miss Jennie’s Performing Arts Studio – 847 Innisfil Beach Road
  • Odette Novielli Desjardins Insurance – 8056 Yonge Street
  • Pharmasave Lefroy – 1311 Killarney Beach Road
  • RBC Royal Bank – 1501 Innisfil Beach Road
  • Sunset Grill – 1472 Innisfil Beach Road
  • The Cove Cafe – 902 Lockhart Road
  • Tim Hortons - 2098 Commerce Park Drive

Monetary donations are also accepted on C4K’s website.

Myrlene Boken, C4K President, acknowledged the challenges some families face during the holiday season stating, “We recognize that Christmas can be a stressful time for families with limited financial resources. The need is huge and continues to grow as people are faced with other rising costs such as food, gas and rent. It’s our mission to help take the pressure off struggling parents and ensure no child worries about Santa missing their home this year.”

C4K, established over 25 years ago to address community needs, officially became a registered charity in 2012. In 2022, the organization assisted 191 families—more than 700 people—in the local community.

Learn more about C4K at christmasforkids.ca.