The Salvation Army Peterborough

Site: Peterborough - Simcoe St

Service: Christmas Food Assistance and Toy Shop

Record #: PET1111
Last Modified: 04 Nov 2025
Last Full Update: 03 Nov 2025

Description

Description (Service)

Provides Christmas assistance for families in need and single households in Peterborough and the surrounding area.

  • Provides grocery gift cards for holiday meals.
  • Provides toys and gifts for children (ages 0-12)
  • Volunteers are always required to ensure the proper delivery of programming.
  • Donations of food, money or toys can be dropped off at the 219 Simcoes St. during operating hours.
  • Monetary donations can be received at the Community and Family Services office at 219 Simcoe St in the gray part of the building or call 705-742-4391 ext 8 or 257 for more details
  • Donations of food and toys can be dropped off at the first door of the Church at 219 Simcoe St, next to the gray part of the building. Please ring the doorbell and someone will be with you as soon as they are available.

Service Details

Public Comments Staff and volunteers will begin to take calls for the Christmas Assistance Program 2025 running from Tuesday November 3 to Friday November 28, 2025, 9am-4 pm to secure a December pick up appointment. Please call 705-742-4391 ext. 2, leave a clear detailed message including your name and phone number. Someone will return your call as soon as possible. Please do not leave messages at any other extension. Leaving a message at another extension may risk your chance of receiving an appointment, if the message is missed or delayed.  
 
If applicant does not have access to a phone, they can schedule in person before Nov 28 on Mon, Wed or Fri at the 219 Simcoe St location  
 
Pick up for Christmas will run Dec 9 - 20, 2024 between 9:30 am and 3:30 pm. 
 
Identification for all members of the household who are accessing the program will be required.  
 
Anyone wishing to donate food or toys can leave a message with the food bank at 705-742-4391 ext. 1.  
 
If you are looking to provide a monetary donation you can leave a message at 705-742-4391 ext. 8 or 257 or can be received at Community and Family Services located at 219 Simcoe St.
Hours Calls for Christmas Assistance will be received starting Nov 3-28, 2025. Please leave a message and someone will call you back as soon as possible.
Applicants with no phone can visit 219 Simcoe St location in person before Nov 28 on Mon, Wed and Fri to schedule a December pick up date
Food Assistance and Toy Registration: By appointment only
Areas Served Peterborough ; Peterborough (County of)
Eligibility Anyone with low income or in need of assistance.
Application
  • By appointment only. Call 705-742-4391 ext. 2. Do not leave messages on other extensions for Christmas Assistance
  • Applicants must apply by phone for an appointment
    If applicant does not have access to a phone, they can schedule in person before Nov 28 on Mon, Wed or Fri at the 219 Simcoe St location
  • When applicants arrive for their appointment, they must have personal identification, identification for all family members, proof of current address and income verification for all adults living in the household
  • Due to limited space, missed appointments may not be rebooked
    Call or visit website for more details
  • Languages English
    Fees None

    Address and Location

    Located In Community Peterborough
    Address & Map
    219 Simcoe St
    Peterborough, ON
    Canada K9H 2H6
     
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    Physical Access Fully Accessible; Elevators, unknown

    Contact Information

    Office Phone 705-742-4391
    Fax 705-749-1888
    Website mpeterborough.wpengine.com/
    Primary Contact Billi Balment, Community and Family Services Manager; Phone: ext 224; Email: billi.balment@salvationarmy.ca
    Alternate Contact Major Noami Dalley, Pastor; Phone: 705-743-3131
    Mailing Address 219 Simcoe St 
    Peterborough, ON 
    Canada K9H 2H6

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