by Michelle Runge | Dec 20, 2024 | Business
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...
by Michelle Runge | Nov 13, 2024 | Business
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...
by Michelle Runge | Sep 12, 2024 | Business
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...
by Karen Shuh | Jul 30, 2024 | Business
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....
by Karen Shuh | Jul 24, 2024 | Business
IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Today marks the 40th anniversary of Barrie Food Bank, founded on July 25, 1984. This milestone is a solemn reminder of the persistent need for food security in our community. In 1984, responding to the increasing number of people seeking help from...
by Marie Ali | May 7, 2024 | Business
Students from various high schools across Barrie are working together to tackle food insecurity. Thanks to a $5,000 grant from United Way, students have built and filled food pantries around the city. “Until I was invited into this project, I had no idea how bad...
