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title: "Richmond RCMP toy drive returns to Lansdowne Centre on November 21"
description: "Richmond RCMP's 12th annual toy drive takes place on Saturday, November 21 at Lansdowne Centre. Bring a new, unwrapped toy or donate $10 to support the Richmond Christmas Fund."
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last_updated: "2026-11-12T20:52:00.193Z"
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Richmond RCMP is holding its 12th annual toy drive on Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lansdowne Centre, 5300 No. 3 Road, in Richmond.

The event benefits the Richmond Christmas Fund. Richmond RCMP says it is the Fund's largest community event of the year. Anyone who brings a new, unwrapped toy or makes a minimum $10 donation will receive a complimentary bag of mini donuts.

## What to bring and what to expect

The toy drive is free to attend. Participants are asked to donate a new, unwrapped toy or contribute at least $10 in cash. The event features family-friendly activities, community booths and a street hockey rink.

Last year's drive collected more than 1.5 tonnes of toys and raised more than $34,600 for Richmond families, according to Richmond RCMP.

## About the Richmond Christmas Fund

The Richmond Christmas Fund supports families in need in Richmond during the holiday season. Richmond RCMP has partnered with the Fund for 12 years for this drive. The toy drive is the Fund's largest fundraising event of the year, according to the RCMP's release. All toys collected go directly to families in Richmond.

Corporal Bryson of Richmond RCMP said in the release: "The Toy Drive showcases the generosity and community spirit that Richmond is known for" and noted that every donation helps make the holidays brighter for local children and families.

## Media availability

Reporters who want to cover the event can attend a media availability at the Richmond RCMP Main Detachment on Monday, November 16, 2026 at 10 a.m. A second media opportunity runs from 10 to 11 a.m. at Lansdowne Centre on the day of the drive, November 21.

## What residents can do

Bring a new, unwrapped toy or at least $10 to Lansdowne Centre at 5300 No. 3 Road on Saturday, November 21 between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. No registration is needed.

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