Food Support Services
Monthly Services
Clients can choose from our self-shop ‘Marketplace’ or receive a pre-packaged hamper. Equitable quantity for both options are according to household size.
Clients are eligible to shop once every 28 days.
1. Marketplace Self-shop
Marketplace allows our clients to choose food for themselves and their families based on their dietary needs, what they like to eat and what they know how to prepare. Quanities are scaled according to household size. Items will vary depending on donations and stock level. Please try to bring your own reusable shopping bags, else bags will be provided. The Marketplace closes 15 minutes prior to our closing hours.
2. Pre-Packaged Hamper
A pre-packaged hamper usually contains: canned vegetables, soups/stews, cereal, pasta, peanut butter, crackers, jam, and canned meat, frozen meat, milk, eggs, dairy, fresh seasonal vegetables and bread/baked goods. Items will vary depending on donations and stock level.
Our “Marketplace” Monthly Food Service Hours:
Monday: 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (last client intake is at 4:15 p.m.)
Tuesday: No Service
Wednesday: 11 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (last client intake is at 6:15 p.m.)
Thursday: 11 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (last client intake is at 6:15 p.m.)
Friday: 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (last client intake is at 4:15 p.m.)
Closed:
Good Friday April 18
Visit Requirements
For EACH visit, you are required to bring:
1. Photo Identification for ALL adults in the household (driver’s license, passport, student ID)
2. Identification for ALL minors in the household (birth certificates, passports or government issued ID)
3. Proof of address (utility bill, rent receipt with address, lease agreement, government issued documents)
NOTE: This information is asked for each visit for food assistance. All data provided to us is private and confidential.
Appointment Booking System
Please come in at your appointment time, not prior to.
- First time clients can create a profile and book an appointment. Pre-existing clients requires a client ID number provided by Barrie Food Bank to book.
- If you cannot make your appointment time, you can select a new time and date using your client login.
- If you are unsuccessful booking an appointment or have encountered an error in the appointment process please email: admin@barriefoodbank.org and be sure to providing your first and last name, appointment date and time of choice. Please allow for 12 hours during business hours for a response.
Si vous avez besoin d’un rendez-vous en francais, nous pouvons vous fournir un traducteur. Veuillex envoyer une demande par e-mail a : admin@barriefoodbank.org
Nous organiserons la presence d’un traducteur lors de votre rendez-vous et de vos achats.
“Corner Store” Emergency Pantry
Shelf-shop Emergency Services are available 4 mornings per week for those without identification or are living with no current fixed address (NFA). This is an offering of non-perishable and perishable options.
Corner Store Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 9:00 am – 10:45 am.
We are closed on Tuesdays.
A pre-made emergency bag will be provided outside of these hours.
Note: We will be closed on Good Friday.
Directions
We are located at 42 Anne Street South behind Pioneer Family Pools and facing onto Army Navy Air Force Drive / Vespra.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email: info@barriefoodbank.org