Look for the:

Big Blue
Barrel

Welcome to the 2018 Toy Drive.

The Lindsay Kinsmen Club, since 1947, has been providing gifts to children in the Kawartha Lakes for Christmas. Last year we were able to provide toys for more than 800 children! That's a lot of Christmas Joy! We wouldn't be able to do it without your support.

Important Changes to the 2016 Toy Drive:

 

We have BIG Blue Barrels across the City of Kawartha Lakes that are ready and waiting for your kind toy donation.

How do I donate?

Donating a toy:

We have over 60 BIG Blue Barrels located throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes.
When you purchase an age-appropriate toy, you can visit one of our BIG Blue Barrels to place your (unwrapped) toy inside. That's it - we'll do the rest!

 

 

Donating Money:

 

 

Whether you're too busy to shop or simply have no idea what to buy - we can help! You can always make a quick and easy donation to our PayPal Account, and we’ll use that money to buy a toy for a deserving child.

How to apply?

To submit the name of a child (or children)
to make them eligible to receive toys,
please contact Ontario Works:

705-324-9870 ext. 3

Please indicate you wish to apply to the Lindsay Kinsmen Toy Drive.

 

How can I help?

Volunteering:

We are always looking for energetic people to help us meet our goals.

If you would like to help, we're looking for:

• Toy Delivery
• Toy Pick-Up
• Toy Sorting & Packaging

But the best way you can help is to donate and help spread the word to your friends and family.

Become A Volunteer

Get a Barrel:

If you would like to host a BIG Blue Barrel at your place of business, please contact
us with your business name and location.

Request a Barrel

Big Blue Barrel Locations

This is where you can find the BIG BLUE BARREL near you, to drop off your un-wrapped toy as soon as possible.

Events & Dates 29 October 2018: Applications accepted through Ontario Works 2 November 2018: Barrels delivered to the community 8 December 2018: Application period ends 14 December 2018: Barrels picked up from community 15 December 2018:  Toy Shopping Day for Parents and Guardians                                       50 Mary Street West (corner of Mary and James Street)                                       9:00am until 3:00pm ​16 December 2018:  Toy Shopping Day for Parents and Guardians                                       50 Mary Street West (corner of Mary and James Street)                                       9:00am until 1:00pm 18 December 2018  Toy Shopping Day for Parents and Guardians                                       50 Mary Street West (corner of Mary and James Street)                                       9:00am until 1:00pm   Info & Contact We base our entire operation out of one location: Toy Central. Toy Central Location: Toy Central 50 Mary Street West Lindsay, ON (Corner of Mary Street and James Street) Phone:  705.879.7430   Email us View on Map

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• 12 December 2015: Toy Mountain - Lindsay Square Mall - 8:30am - 4:00pm

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• 19 December 2014: Toy Shopping Day for Parents and Guardians

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