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Barrie Food Bank Unveils New Refrigerated Van to Expand Student Nutrition Program and  Food Recovery Efforts  Barrie, ON – April 1, 2026 — Barrie Food Bank will unveil its new refrigerated van and custom  graphics on Tuesday, April 7 at 10:00 a.m., marking a...

We are thrilled to share some exciting news from Barrie Food Bank! Thanks to the generous Feeding Fundamentals! grant from Feed Ontario, we’ve upgraded the lighting in our warehouse. This improvement may seem small, but it has a big impact on our operations. Brighter,...

Barrie Food Bank Launches “Spring to Action” Campaign to Support Growing Community Need Barrie, ON — February 24, 2026 — While winter still has a firm grip on Barrie, Barrie Food Bank is already looking ahead and preparing for the months when donations traditionally...

Tim Hortons Holiday Smile Cookie Campaign Raises $134,518.74 for Barrie Charities Amid Rising Community Need Barrie, ON – December 11, 2025 – The Tim Hortons Holiday Smile Cookie Campaign once again demonstrated the power of community generosity, raising an impressive...

Barrie Food Bank Launches “Close the Gap” Holiday Campaign Goal: $1.16 Million and 580,000 Pounds of Food Needed to Meet Growing Demand Barrie, ON — Today, Barrie Food Bank kicks off its 2025 Holiday Campaign, “Close the Gap,” with an ambitious goal of raising $1.16...

Barrie Food Bank selected as a Tim Hortons Holiday Smile Cookie charity recipient in Barrie, as local food insecurity continues to grow BARRIE, November 6, 2025 – From November 17 to 23, Tim Hortons is kicking off the holiday season with smiles and kindness, with a...

THANKS for GIVING Generously: Barrie Food Bank Launches Thanksgiving Campaign to Support Families in Crisis This Thanksgiving, Barrie Food Bank is saying “THANKS for GIVING generously!” as it launches its annual Thanksgiving Campaign. With a goal of raising $250,000...

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...

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...

We’re thrilled to announce that we reached our goal—$30,000! A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors, volunteers, community supporters, and...