Pickering accepts toy and food donations in lieu of payment for parking tickets

Pickering, ON, November 24, 2025 – As part of the City of Pickering’s ‘Toys 4 Tickets and Food 4 Fines’ holiday program, the City will be accepting toy and food donations in lieu of payment for parking tickets issued between November 24 to December 16, 2025.

Toy donations must be new and unwrapped, and all food donations must be non-perishable. The value of the donation must be equal to, or greater than, the specified fine on the ticket (receipts are required for all donations being made in lieu of payment).

Tickets issued for illegal parking in accessible spaces are not eligible for the program. Donations unrelated to tickets will be gladly accepted.

Donations will be accepted from November 24 to December 16, 2025 (Monday to Friday, between 8:30 am to 4:30 pm) on the second floor of Pickering City Hall, located at One The Esplanade.

All donations will be distributed to the Durham Regional Police Food & Toy Drive and the Pickering Fire Services Food & Toy Drive, which will make a meaningful difference to the lives of those in need this holiday season.

Visit pickering.ca/Toys4Tickets to learn more.