Communities in Western Canada are invited to participate in London Drugs’ annual toy drive events, taking place at 19 store locations across Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba on Wednesday December 4.
In 2021, and the start of COVID, London Drugs said it recognized a need for drive-through Toy Drives.
“When we saw charities struggling and closing altogether, we knew isolated children would be having a very sad Christmas. London Drugs worked with the Vancouver Firefighters and created our first drive-through toy drive. Other stores supported bins at the front of stores, and it was a huge success. Now Toy Drives are an annual tradition and growing,” it said.
“It all started with seven locations hosting Toy Drives with firefighters and their trucks, and now London Drugs will have more stores in all our markets hosting these events along with other first responders.
“Continuing high inflation and recovery from the pandemic in 2024 means the need to support families and children in need still exists and London Drugs will be there to support our families.
“Almost half (44%) of people nationally feel worse off financially compared to last year, according to Food Banks Canada’s 2024 Poverty Report Cards, and one in four are experiencing food insecurity. The report cards demonstrate the impact that rising costs of living are having on people in Canada, and with the holiday season typically a challenging time for many, giving back is one way to support families in need.”
On December 4, members of the public can drop off new, unwrapped toys for families in need at the following London Drugs locations where toy drives are taking place:
Alberta locations:
- Village Market, 999 Fir Street, Sherwood Park
- North Town Centre, 9450-137th Avenue, Edmonton
- South Gate Mall, 1000-5015-111th Street, NW, Edmonton
- West Edmonton Mall, 8882-170th Street, Edmonton
- St. Albert Centre, 375 St. Albert Trail, St. Albert
- Shawnessy Shopping Centre, 325 Shawville Boulevard SE, Calgary
British Columbia locations:
- 710 Granville Street, Vancouver
- 525 West Broadway, Vancouver
- Kingsway Plaza, 4970 Kingsway, Burnaby
- 2091 West 42nd Avenue, Vancouver
- 20202-66th Avenue, Langley
- 4567 Lougheed Highway, Burnaby
- 2230 West Broadway, Vancouver
- Unit #821,17685, 64 Avenue, Surrey
Saskatchewan locations:
- 2323 8th Street East, Saskatoon
- Lawson Heights Mall, Unit B-01, 134 Primrose Drive, Saskatoon
- 2072 Prince of Wales Drive, Regina
- 4800 Gordon Road, Regina
Manitoba locations:
- St. Vital Centre, #23C – 1225 St. Mary’s Road, Winnipeg
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