Be bold and caring this holiday season and help spread the holiday spirit by donating to Newmarket’s annual Holiday Toy and Food Drive. Non-perishable food items and unwrapped toys will be accepted at the Municipal Offices until Friday, December 4.
When purchasing unwrapped toys, consider donating toys for a wide range of ages from toddlers to teenagers to ensure no child is left out.
The Town is also collecting non-perishable food items during this time for the Newmarket Food Pantry. Drop off items such as:
- Canned chili and stews
- Canned fruit and veggies (peas, carrots, green beans)
- Baked beans (without pork)
- Diced tomatoes
- Peanut butter
- Coffee
- Pasta sauce
- Toilet paper
- Personal care items (toothpaste, toothbrush, floss, etc.)
- Feminine hygiene products
- Diapers and baby formula
- Baby food
- Baby cereal
Donations will be accepted at the Municipal Offices (395 Mulock Drive) from now until Friday, December 4 during regular hours of operation (Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).
All donations will go towards filling the shelves at the Newmarket Food Pantry and our local Salvation Army.
The Town will formally present the items to the Salvation Army and the Newmarket Food Pantry on Monday, December 7 at 10 a.m. at the Municipal Offices (395 Mulock Drive).
If you can’t make it to the Municipal Offices, you can also make a monetary donation to both organizations online. See below:
- Donate to the Newmarket Food Pantry
- Donate to the Salvation Army
- Donate to York Regional Police’s Holiday Heroes
Did you know: Central York Fire Services also accepts food donations all year round at all fire stations in Newmarket and Aurora during their regular hours of operation from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The Community Fridge located outside the Newmarket Public Library (400 Park Avenue) also accepts donations all year round.