Look for the:

Big Blue
Barrel

Welcome to the 2025 Toy Drive.

The Lindsay Kinsmen Club, since 1947, has been providing gifts to children in the Kawartha Lakes for Christmas. That's a lot of Christmas Joy! We wouldn't be able to do it without your support.

We have BIG Blue Barrels across the City of Kawartha Lakes that are ready and waiting for your kind toy donation. We are a registered charity and are able to issue donation receipts.

Want to donate?

Donating a toy:

We have BIG Blue Barrels across the City of Kawartha Lakes that are ready and waiting for your kind toy donation.

 

Alternatively, send us an email to lindsaykinsmen@gmail.com and we would be happy to schedule an in-person donation pick-up. If you're up to it, we can take a photo and share it to our Social Media feeds!

 

 

Donating Money:

We graciously accept e-transfer donations* to: lindsaykinsmen@gmail.com, and we’ll use that money to buy a toy for a deserving child.
*Please include your name and email in the comment section of the transfer so we can issue you a donation receipt.

 

We also accept PayPal Donations by clicking the yellow "Donate" button below.











How to apply?

Applications are now open!

If you, or someone you know, needs help this Christmas - please click the link below, fill out the application and we will add you to our list. We provide new, unwrapped toys to families in need at Christmas.

Applications will close Sunday December 14th @ 11:59pm, so that we can prepare & send out pickup information for families on Monday December 15th.

Click HERE to apply.

Need-O-meter:

Toys for Kids - what we still need:

We’ll be updating charts to show how many toys we already have for each age group, compared to the target number needed.

We ask that you please buy toys for the children in the age groups that are farthest from their targets.


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11 - 13 Years
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14 - 15 Years

How can I help?

Volunteering:

We are always looking for energetic people to help us meet our goals.

If you would like to help, we're looking for:

But the best way you can help is to donate and help spread the word to your friends and family.

Become A Volunteer

 

 

Get a Barrel:

If you would like to host a BIG Blue Barrel at your place of business, please contact
us with your business name and location.

Request a Barrel

Big Blue Barrel Locations

This is where you can find the BIG BLUE BARREL near you, to drop off your un-wrapped toy as soon as possible.

Akers Auto Glass

664 Monarch Road, Lindsay, ON, K9V 4R8

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Aspira Kawartha Lakes Retirement Living

60 West St., Bobcaygeon, ON, K0M 1A0

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Baker Tilly

237 Kent Street West, Lindsay, ON,

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Bloom Lindsay Retirment Community

12 Thornhill Road, Lindsay , ON, K9V 0R7

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Bobcaygeon Curling Club

40 Mansfield St., Bobcaygeon, ON, K0M 1A0

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Bobcaygeon Home Hardware

9 Joseph St., Bobcaygeon, ON, K0M 1A0

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Boston Pizza

435 Kent Street West, Lindsay, ON, K9V 6C3

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Boyer Chevrolet Lindsay

15 Willowdale Court, Lindsay, ON, K9V 4S5

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Boyer Ford Lincoln Bobcaygeon

3284 County Road 36, Bobcaygeon, ON, K0M1A0

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Broadway Apsrtments

25 Westwood Court, Lindsay , ON, K9V 5A5

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Burns Bulk Food

118 Kent St. W., Lindsay , ON, K9V 2Y4

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CIBC

66 Kent Street West, Lindsay, ON,

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CIBC

37 Colboorne St, Fenelon Falls, ON, K0M 1N0

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CIBC

93 Bolton St., Bobcaygeon, ON, K0M 1A0

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Cambridge St. United Church

61 Cambridge St N, Lindsay, ON,

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Canadian Tire - Lindsay

377 Kent Street West, Lindsay, ON,

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Case Manor

26 Boyd Street, Bobcaygeon, ON, K0M 1A0

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CoKL: Human Services Building

68 Lindsay Street South, Lindsay, ON, K9V 0N7

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CoKL: Recreation Centre

133 Adelaide St S, Lindsay, ON, K9V 4S3

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CoKL: Service Centre

180 Kent Street West, Lindsay, ON, K9V 2Y6

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CoKL: Town Hall

26 Francis St, Lindsay, ON, K9V 6H7

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Coach & Horses

16 York Street, Lindsay, ON,

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Cornerstone Furnishings

73 Colbourne St, Fenelon Falls, ON, K0M 1N0

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DLF Canada Inc.

1 Greenfield Road, Lindsay, ON,

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Days Inn & Suites

134 Angeline St S, Lindsay, ON, K9V 3L6

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Easton's Tire & Auto

175 Colborne Street, Lindsay, ON,

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Giant Tiger

55 Angeline St N, Lindsay, ON,

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Gravity Plumbing & Heating Ltd.

40 Needham St. Unit 2 , Lindsay , ON, K9V 5J9

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Home Building Centre

220 Lindsay St S, Lindsay, ON,

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Home Hardware - Lindsay

207 Kent Street West, Lindsay, ON, K9V 2Y9

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Homestead Oxygen

10 Moose Rd, Lindsay, ON, K9V 6K8

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Investors Group

344 Logie St, Lindsay, ON,

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Kawartha Lakes Bus Lines

123 Walsh Rd, Lindsay, ON, K9V 4R3

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Kawartha Lakes Fire

9 Campbridge Street, Lindsay, ON,

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Kawartha Lakes Honda

4 Harvest St, Lindsay, ON, K9v 2Y1

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Kawartha Lakes Police Services

6 Victoria Ave N, Lindsay, ON, K9V 4E5

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Kawartha Settlers Village

85 Dunn Street, Bobcaygeon, ON, K0M 1A0

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Kelsey's Restuarant

330 Kent Street West, Lindsay, ON, K9V 4T7

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Kwick Stop Esso

433 Kent St. W., Lindsay , ON, K9V 6C3

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Lindsay Buick GMC

150 Angeline St N, Lindsay, ON,

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Lindsay Cycle & Power Equipment Inc.

340 Kawartha Lakes Cty Rd. 36, Lindsay , ON, K9V 1E7

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Lindsay Dodge Chrysler Ltd.

57 McLaughlin Road, Lindsay , ON, K9V 6B5

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Lindsay Educaton Centre

300 Kawartha Lakes Cty Rd. 36, Lindsay , ON, K9V 4R4

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Lindsay Kia

2959 Highway 35 South, Lindsay, ON,

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Lindsay Kwick Stop Esso

433 Kent Street West, Lindsay, ON, K9V6C3

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Lindsay Little Theatre

55 George St. W., Lindsay , ON, K9V 4V6

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Lindsay Square Mall

401 Kent Street West, Lindsay, ON, K9V 4Z1

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Loblaws

400 Kent Street West, Lindsay, ON, K9V 6K2

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Moynes Ford

153 Lindsay St S, Lindsay, ON,

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Pinecrest Nursing Home

Highway 36, RR #2, Bobcaygeon, ON, K0M 1A0

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Poltio Ford Lincoln

2 Harvest St, Lindsay, ON, K9V 2S5

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RBC

189 Kent Street West, Lindsay, ON, K9V 5G6

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RE/MAX All-Stars Realty Inc

73 Bolton St., Bobcaygeon, ON, K0M 1A0

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Retirement Suites Of Bobcaygeon

60 West Street, Bobcaygeon, ON, K0M 1A0

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Riverside Funeral Services

347 Lindsay St. S., Lindsay , ON, K9V 4R4

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Scotiabank

165 Kent Street West, Lindsay, ON,

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Shopper's Drug Mart - Downtown

74 Kent St W, Lindsay, ON, K9V 2Y4

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Solidarity Axe Club

Unit 7, 68 McLaughlin Rd., Lindsay , ON, K9V 6B5

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St. Dave's Diner

2925 Highway 35 S, Lindsay, ON,

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TD Bank

81 Kent Street West, Lindsay, ON,

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The Locker at The Falls

9 Lindsay Street, Fenelon Falls, ON, K0M 1N0

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The Wings World

34 Lindsay St. S., Lindsay , ON, K9V 2L7

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Tradewind Toys & Gifts

110 Kent Street West, Lindsay, ON, K9V 2Y4

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Victoria Manor

220 Angeline Street South, Lindsay, ON,

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William Place

140 William St N, Lindsay, ON, K9V 4A8

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2025 Events & information

November 12th to 14th 2025:              Toy Barrels delivered to local businesses

Toy Mountain @ Canadian Tire Lindsay (out front)

Saturday December 13th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM                                                                          

December 15th to 19th, 2025:                Toy Barrels picked up from local businesses

 

​Saturday December 20th 2025           Toy Shopping Day for Parents & Guardians

Further info on pickup times & dates for Parents/Guardians will be sent out via email and/or text message.

Sunday December 21st 2025:              Toy Shopping Day for Parents & Guardians

Further info on pickup times & dates for Parents/Guardians will be sent out via email and/or text message.

 

 

Contact

We base our entire operation out of one location: Toy Central.

NEW Toy Central Location:


164 Needham Street
Lindsay, ON

(Beside Kawartha Lakes Food Source)

 

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Thank you to everyone for helping us meet our goal!




Special thanks to Colour + Code for our website and The Strumbellas for their support.