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What a generous community we have!! Exceeding our fundraiser and 75% of our goal in weight!
We are truly grateful.
Since the pandemic, our numbers have doubled, and we now support 1,200 households, including 900 children, monthly! You’ve helped to replenish our shelves with much needed non-perishable food items. The funds raised, will allow us to work with local grocers to get the best price possible! Those dollars will be used to buy produce, meat, and dairy!
How can I donate?
Donations can be made online or in person at 42 Anne Street, Barrie, ON.L4N 2C9 Monday, Wednesday, and Friday between 8:30 to 3:30, Tuesday between 8:30 to 3:30pm and Thursday between 8:30 to 7pm
A Message for those using our Service
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Barrie Food Bank is offering pre-packaged grocery hampers on Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons between 1:00 pm and 3:30 pm, Thursday 4:00-7:00pm. All visitors must wear a face mask, and practice social distancing. Please do not line up ahead of time for the grocery program.
We have introduced an expedited process for the safety and well-being of our clients, volunteers and staff which takes less than 5 minutes.
Please ensure that you bring the following information with you: Identification for yourself with your birthdate and something with your current address on it such as your driver’s licence, a utility bill or a rent receipt.
Our staff will be monitoring the overall Covid-19 situation daily to ensure the safety of everyone involved.
Thank you for your understanding and patience.
Sharon Palmer
Executive Director
A Message to our Donors
THANK YOU FOR YOUR AMAZING SUPPORT!
First, I want to say thank you for the amazing support so many of you have shown to the Barrie Food Bank during this past year. Without the generous donations of our community, we could not provide groceries each month to over 900 households in Barrie and surrounding communities. We are so proud to say that the Barrie Food Bank is a “community food bank”, 100% supported by our community, Thank you for making a difference in the lives of so many women, men and children!
We all know we still have a long way to go in dealing with this global pandemic and we all need to follow the right protocols to keep everyone safe and healthy. Thank you for doing your part and thank you for caring for others.
We do expect that the usage of the Barrie Food Bank will continue to remain high over the next year as there is an affordable housing crisis in Barrie and job loss due to the pandemic. If you would like to provide your support we would encourage you to stay safe, stay home, and make an online donation on our website at www.barriefoodbank.org. Thank you!
The Barrie Food Bank is so appreciative of the generosity of our community, which has allowed us to continue to feed those families and individuals in need throughout this pandemic.
Thank you
Sharon Palmer
Executive Director
www.barriefoodbank.org
Working towards a community where no one is hungry
The Barrie Food Bank’s mission is: to provide temporary food relief to individuals and families of our community who are in need, and to serve as a resource to guide them along the road to self sufficiency. Our policies are designed to achieve this mandate. To this end we seek to encourage self-sufficiency. In our service of those who come to us for assistance, we strive to demonstrate compassion and respect for their dignity, and to serve as a source of encouragement.
Overview of Barrie Food Bank
Public Service Announcement
NEWS
COVID-19 Update – A Message for those using our Service
During the COVID 19 crisis the Barrie Food Bank has closed its Morning Drop In program for the immediate future. It is our hope to continue to provide groceries during our Afternoon Grocery Program.
The Food Bank looks to raise 200,000 pounds of food!
The Christmas Holiday Food Drive will kick off on November 30, 2017 with the arrival of the CP Holiday Train at the Midhurst Station on Anne St North arriving at 12:00 noon. For many this is a busy cheerful time with family and friends. Unfortunately this is not the...
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We are located at:
42 Anne St S, Unit 2
Our Hours are:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:30 to 3:30
Tuesday and Thursday 8:30 to 11:30am
Easter Weekend Hours
The Barrie Food Bank will be
CLOSED Friday April 15,
OPEN Monday April 18
Client Intake Hours: 1:00-3:30pm
Barrie Food Bank
ITEMS NEEDED MOST
- Powdered Skim Milk
- Baby Formula
- Large Size Diapers
- Can vegetables
- Sugar
- Toiletries
- Lunch snacks
- Oatmeal
