Get Involved

Volunteer Opportunities

The Food Bank relies on the incredible dedication of over 215 volunteers. Our volunteers play a critical role in the food bank’s success, generously contributing thousands of hours each year. They come together in various capacities, from collecting food donations within the community, to sorting and stocking shelves, to serving our valued clients and delivering food to those who lack access. Without these selfless individuals, the food bank simply wouldn’t be able to operate as smoothly as it does.

We express our heartfelt gratitude for their unwavering commitment to this noble cause and for generously giving thier time to help us achieve our vision of creating  ‘A Community Where No One is Hungry’.

If you’re eager to join our extraordinary team of volunteers and can commit to a once-a-week, three-hour shift, we welcome you to complete the application below.

                                                                                                                                                  

Thank you for your interest in supporting the Barrie Food Bank.

Volunteers applicants, we will be in contact with you within 3 weeks of your application regarding next steps.

Applicantions for under 18 years is currently CLOSED.

Please check back in January.                                                                                                                

Want to run a food drive, but don’t know how?

Here are some simple steps to running a successful food drive;

  • First decide where to collect the food items

  • Set a goal for the amount of food you would like to raise in pounds, donors like to know your target goals (approximately 200lbs non-perishable food items fill a grocery cart)

  • Set a start and finish date, i.e. October 10 through to October 20, – this is key to a successful food drive.

What to Collect?

Want to Host a Fundraiser, but don’t know how?

Click on the button and we have provided a branded poster with a QR code linking to our donation page https://www.barriefoodbank.org/donating/.

We also encourage financial fundraisers. Monetary contributions allow us to purchase what we need and when we need it, and we use these contributions to purchase fresh nutritious foods such as meats, produce and dairy. 

Branded Poster

  • A tour of the Barrie Food Bank will be made available to drive organizers (large group tours, can be arranged)

  • Lastly, THANK YOU for your dedication and commitment helping to ensure we are a Community Where No One is Hungry!

REGISTER YOUR FOOD DRIVE
Please fill out the following form to confirm dates, materials, and additional details to support your Food Drive.