Peel – Peel Regional Police have officially launched the 20th Annual Toys for Tots Campaign and have designated several drop-off locations within the region.

Toys for Tots is a charitable endeavour that was initiated in 1993 by Peel Regional Police, in partnership with Canadian Tire and the Salvation Army. During the months of November and December, Police Officers and civilian staff volunteer their time to collect cash, Canadian Tire money and new, unwrapped toys for children in need.

In 2011, Toys for Tots raised over $965,000 to provide over 6,000 children with gifts at Christmas time. The 2012 Toys for Tots Campaign kicked off at two Canadian Tire locations (Mississauga and Brampton) today and we have included some photographs of this successful launch.

Mississauga Drop off Locations:

All Peel Regional Police Stations

Any Mississauga Fire Departments

Square One Shopping Centre, 100 City Centre Drive, Mississauga (Toys for Tots donation box)

Erin Mills Town Centre, 5100 Erin Mills Parkway, Mississauga (Toys for Tots donation box)

Brampton Drop off Locations:

All Peel Regional Police Stations

Any Brampton Fire Departments

Bramalea City Centre, 25 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton (Toys for Tots donation box)

Shoppers World, 499 Main Street South, Brampton (Toys for Tots donation box)

For more information regarding donations for this charitable event please visit our website at Toys for Tots Info or if you need any information, please feel free to contact the Peel Regional Police Toys for Tots Chairpersons, Constable Zoe Brown or Constable Karin Schroeter, at (905) 453-2121, ext. 4033.