Kiwanis Canby Community Food & Toy Drive

Make the holidays merry and bright for local families

Started by Kiwanis in 1958, the Kiwanis Canby Community Food & Toy Drive is a tradition that brings the entire community together. Civic groups, church groups, scouting troops, businesses and individuals step up to volunteer and donate. In 2024 we served 510 families, with toys for 1,100 children and food for 2,300 people.

This program serves residents who live within the boundaries of the Canby School District and who are not receiving assistance from another holiday program. We coordinate with the county-wide Clackamas Compassion in Action to ensure that everyone in the county gets the help they need. Ours is a totally local event.

  • We provide gifts for children 0-18 years old without any toys from the Portland TV toy drives or other events outside our community.
  • People who live alone and adults without children are also eligible for food gift cards. We do not require proof of need – just fill out an application by the deadline and you can receive a food gift card, plus toys and gifts for kids 18 and under.

Applications are now available:

  • Canby Kiwanis Thrift Store
  • Canby Adult Center
  • Canby Public Library
  • The Canby Center (once it reopens)
  • Bridging Cultures — office and their Wednesday Food Pantry

In 2025, registered families may pick up their gifts on December 12 at the Clackamas County Fairgrounds. On December 13, we will deliver unclaimed gifts, as long as the recipient is home.

Sign up HERE to be a volunteer!

We love the support we get from groups like Bridging Cultures, Canby Rotary, Canby Fire, Canby School District, Cub Scout Pack 503, Boy Scout Troop 258, and Canby High School Key Club. Individuals are also welcome.

Find a barrel to donate toys:

Donate money to fund grocery gift cards:

Make a secure online donation for 2025 and help kids and families have a brighter holiday! Gift cards cannot be used for alcohol or tobacco.

https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=2SLGXYTRUUEFQ

You can also mail donations to:
Canby Kiwanis Foundation (F&T)
PO Box 1004, Canby, OR 97013

Thank you to our 2025 donors

PLATINUM (donations of $5,000 and above)

Clackamas County Event Center (in kind)
DirectLink

GOLD (donations of $2,500 and above)

PumpTech
Shimadzu USA

SILVER (donations of $1,000 and above)

Canby Cinema 8 (in kind)
Canby Veterinary Clinic
Swan Island Dahlias
Wilcox Arredondo

BRONZE (donations of $500 and above)

Canby Import Auto Repair
Caruso Produce
Champoeg Masonic Lodge No. 27, Canby
Willamette Nurseries

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