Home Runs for the Hungry 2025
We’re thrilled to announce that we reached our goal—$30,000!
A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors, volunteers, community supporters, and especially to Paul Sadlon for presenting this event. Your support made this incredible achievement possible.
To everyone who came out, placed bids in our auction, bought 50/50 tickets, and most importantly, enjoyed the game—thank you!
Special thanks to the players for their dedication, to the Baycats organization, and to Craig Nixon for believing in this project.
We are deeply grateful to everyone who helped make this event such a success.
IN OTHER NEWS:
MAY 2024 – We are proud to announce that we have received accreditation from the Food Banks Canada Standards of Excellence program, the first food bank in Ontario to earn this accredation!
This program sets the foundation for a stronger and more agile food banking system, which means we can provide even better service to those in need. It also offers an opportunity for us to learn and innovate together, challenging the status quo and making a greater collective impact on food insecurity across Canada.
🎙️ Ontario Morning with Nav Nanwa and Karen Shuh🎙️
Ontario Morning with Nav Nanwa Our Executive Director, Karen Shuh, joins host Nav Nanwa to celebrate 40 years of serving the community. Tune in to hear how the Barrie Food Bank has supported individuals and families over the past four decades and how, together, we can...
Meet Jack – a true community hero at just 11 years old! 💫
Jack Woolsey had an idea: he wanted to help. So he reached out to Barrie Food bank to ask how he could make a difference. With a little guidance and a lot of heart, Jack took the lead and rallied his family to collect food from their neighbours. What started as one...
Barrie Food Bank Launches “Spring Forward – Give Back” Campaign with Goal of Raising $250,000 and 100,000 Pounds of Food to Meet Growing Demand
Barrie Food Bank Launches "Spring Forward - Give Back" Campaign with Goal of Raising $250,000 and 100,000 Pounds of Food to Meet Growing Demand Barrie, ON – Today, Barrie Food Bank kicks off its "Spring Forward - Give Back" campaign, aiming to raise $250,000...
Barrie Food Bank Celebrates Record-Breaking Success in “Fill the Gap” Holiday Campaign
Barrie, ON — Barrie Food Bank is thrilled to announce the results of their 2024 “Fill the Gap” Holiday Campaign, which exceeded expectations, thanks to the incredible generosity of the community. The campaign aimed to raise $1...
Barrie Food Bank Benefits Huge from Tim Hortons Holiday Smile Cookie Campaign
Barrie, ON – The Tim Hortons Holiday Smile Cookie Campaign has once again delivered significant support for the Barrie community. From November 18-24, 100% of the proceeds from Smile Cookie sales were donated to local charities, with the Barrie Food Bank and Tim...
Barrie Food Bank Launches “Fill the Gap” Holiday Campaign
Barrie, ON — Today, Barrie Food Bank kicks off its holiday campaign, "Fill the Gap," with the goal to raise $1,000,000 and collect 300,000 pounds of non-perishable food by December 31, 2024. With rising demand across the community, this year’s campaign focuses on...
Barrie Food Bank Calls on Community for Thanksgiving Campaign Amid Rising Food Insecurity
Barrie, ON – As Thanksgiving approaches, Barrie Food Bank is calling on our community to stretch out their hand and make a difference for families facing hunger. According to the Simcoe Muskoka Health Unit, food insecurity is worsening, with nearly one in three...
Barrie Food Bank Welcomes New Executive Director Karen Shuh
Barrie, ON – The Barrie Food Bank is pleased to announce that Karen Shuh will be stepping into the role of Executive Director, effective August 26. Karen will be reporting to the Board of Directors, and will succeed Sharon Palmer, who is retiring in early September....
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We are located at:
42 Anne St S, Unit 2, behind Pioneer Pools
Client Food Service Hours:
Mondays 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (last entry for Marketplace shopping is 4:15 p.m.)
Tuesdays – No Client Service
Wednesdays 11:00 a.m to 6:30pm (last entry for Marketplace shopping is 6:15 p.m.)
Thursdays 11:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m (last entry for Marketplace shopping is 6:15 p.m.)
Fridays 11:00 to 4:30pm (last entry for Marketplace shopping is 4:15 p.m.)
Holiday Hours:
CLOSED – Tuesday July 1st.
Canada Day
Warehouse Receiving & Office Hours & Donations:
Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Barrie Food Bank
MOST NEEDED ITEM LIST – SPRING 2025
- Breakfast Cereal and Oatmeal
- Children’s Lunch Snacks: BearPaws, Nut Free Granola Bars, Juice Boxes
- Peanut Butter and Nut Butters
- Canned Fruits & Vegetables
- Canned Soups & Stews
- Canned Proteins: Salmon Ham, Chicken, Tuna
- Dry & Canned Beans, Lentils, & Legumes
- Pasta, Pasta Sauces, & Canned Tomatos
- Rice
- High Protein Shakes
- Diapers (sizes 4-6) & Wipes
- Baby Formula & Baby Food
- Personal Care Items: Bar soap, Toothpaste, Deodorant, Shampoo, Toilet Paper
