Simcoe County Paramedics recently celebrated their 20th annual toy drive for the southern Ontario community.
According to reports, they collected 9,295 toys, 3,952 pounds of food and $17,841.02 in cash and gift cards, with some more donations still coming in.
While talking about the event, Greg Sharp, Toy drive organizer and paramedic, said though this year’s donations have stayed relatively consistent, the need in the community has only increased.
He said: “There are challenges out there for so many with increasing prices and cost of living. From what I’ve heard from our local food banks is that it’s having a lot of challenges meeting the demand.
“More people are having a tough time than before. Our local charities are still there whether we’re running our campaign or not.”
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