Lakefield Village Lions Club launches annual Salvation Army Toy Drive

The Lakefield Village Lions Club officially kicked off its annual Salvation Army Toy Drive on November 12, inviting the community to help bring holiday cheer to children in need.

Community members are encouraged to donate new, unwrapped toys that will make a child’s Christmas morning special.

Donations can be made at various businesses in Lakefield and surrounding communities. After December 18, donations can be dropped off at The Village Inn, 39 Queen Street. (Photo: The Village Inn)

Donations can be dropped off at 37 local businesses throughout Lakefield and surrounding areas, including:

• Century 21, Lakefield

• Champlain Animal Hospital

• Chocolate Rabbit

• CIBC, Lakefield

• Classy Closet

• Enticing Cakes

• Freeflo Physiotherapy

• Friendly Dollar & Discount

• FYI Doctors

• Golden Years Club (for members only)

• Happenstance Books & Yarns

• Home Building Centre

• Joe’s Barber Shop

• Kawartha Lakes Construction

• Lakefield Auto Parts

• Lakefield Curling Club

• Lakefield Dentistry

• Lakefield Foodland

• Lakefield IDA Pharmacy

• Lakefield Pantry

• Lakefield Restaurant

• Lockside Trading Company, Young’s Point

• NAPA Auto Parts

• On Point Kitchen & Catering

• Salon Sorella & Day Spa

• SGS Canada Inc. (for SGS employees)

• The Cheesy Fromage

• The Market

• The Nutty Bean Cafe

• The Studio

• The Village Inn

• Tragically Hipp

• Ultramar, Young’s Point

• Village Animal Hospital

• Village Dental Centre

• Village Pharmacy

• Young’s Point General Store

For those who prefer to contribute financially, cash donation jars are also available at various businesses.

The Toy Drive will run until Thursday, December 18, 2025. After this date, donations can still be dropped off at The Village Inn.

The Lakefield Village Lions Club thanks the community for their generosity and support in helping to make the holiday season brighter for local children.