​Ahead of the holiday season, City of Brampton Recreation is hosting its annual Food and Toy Drive until December 16.

The City will be accepting non-perishable food items, new unwrapped toys and gift cards at City Hall, Brampton Community Centres and select Libraries. All items collected will be donated to the Knights Table in Brampton and distributed to families in need within the community.

For a list of participating locations, recommended donation items or to learn more, visit www.brampton.ca/foodandtoydrive.

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“The holiday season is a time for giving and spending time with our loved ones. By supporting our fellow residents who are in need and donating non-perishable food items and toys, we can help allow everyone to have an enjoyable holiday season in our community.”
- Rowena Santos, Regional Councillor, Wards 1 & 5; Chair, Community Services, City of Brampton

“The City of Brampton is happy to be supporting the community with our annual Food and Toy Drive ahead of the holiday season. Those wishing to make a donation can do so at City Hall or by visiting a Brampton community centre or participating library. We thank Knights Table in Brampton for their continued dedication to helping those in need.”
- Marlon Kallideen, Chief Administrative Officer, City of Brampton

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