News
Some highlights from 2025 -2026: thanks to all our donors for helping us achieve our goals!
Impact Report
Each year, Barrie Food Bank reflects on the impact we’ve made together with our community. Our 2024 Impact Report highlights the difference your support has made — from the number of individuals and families served to the programs and partnerships that help us fight hunger with dignity and compassion.
Take a look at our 2024 Impact Report and see how, together, we’re building a stronger, more caring community.
Arif Khan speaks to Karen Shuh, the Executive Director of the Barrie Food Bank, about the services they provide to those in need locally
January 2026 – Learn what’s happening, the reality facing our community, and why supporting Barrie Food Bank matters.
IN OTHER NEWS
May 2024 – We are proud to announce that we have received accreditation from the Food Banks Canada Standards of Excellence program, the first food bank in Ontario to earn this accredation!
This program sets the foundation for a stronger and more agile food banking system, which means we can provide even better service to those in need. It also offers an opportunity for us to learn and innovate together, challenging the status quo and making a greater collective impact on food insecurity across Canada.
Bradford Greenhouses Fundraising Program
Bradford Greenhouses and the Barrie Food Bank are working co-operatively on a fundraiser to benefit the food bank commencing April 15 through to October 15. Advise the cashier prior to them inputting the sale that you would like the amount of your purchased items to...
The Tenors Concert in partnership with the Barrie Food Bank
Join the Tenors at the Barrie Moslon Centre for an unforgettable night of music and a chance to support thier "Feed With Your Heart" campaign. Use promo code FEEDBARRIE to have $15 of your ticket price donated to the Barrie Food Bank. Tickets available at with...
New Year, New You Trade Show
Looking for ways to improve your life, home or health? Start 2013 right and get ideas on improving your Health, Wellness, Home, and Lifestyle. Over 20 exciting and unique vendors located all under one roof! Saturday, February, 2nd 9am-3pm ADMISSION : Free Please bring...
Your generous donations are assisting thousands in our community
The Barrie Food Bank offers two programs, a Morning Drop In in which our main goal is to provide bread, some baked goods and baby products to young Mom’s. On occasion we will have extra soups, pastas and other grocery products which we would also hand out. The primary...
Woods Park Care Centre
We have challenge our sister home Victoria Village for the next 6 weeks to collect as much canned food as possible. Hope this challenge helps the Food Bank.
Thanksgiving Drive Starts Thursday September 27 Look for your bag in the barrie Advance
Our Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive kicks off on Thursday September 27, 2012! Look for bags to be delivered to your home in the Thursday edition of the Barrie Advance. Food donations can be dropped off at local grocery stores including: Sobey's, Freshcoe. Zehrs, Food...
Swish Maintenance Limited gives glass cleaner for food donations Sept.28
Swish Maintenance Limited who sells quality cleaning products is celebrating their 25th Branch Anniversary. On Friday, September 28th from 9am-2pm. For one day only, they are having a fabulous event that includes: 19 Vendor Tradeshow Free BBQ from noon to 1:30 Meet...
Barrie South Lions Club Food Drive at Mapleview Sobey’s Sept. 29, 30
The Barrie south Lions Club is hosting a food drive at the Mapleview Sobey's on Saturday, September 29 and Sunday, September 30. Come on out and support two organizations at once while doing your weekend errands!
CONNECT WITH US
We are located at:
42 Anne St S, Unit 2, behind Pioneer Pools
Client Food Service Hours:
Mondays 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (last entry for Marketplace shopping is 4:15 p.m.)
Tuesdays – No Client Service
Wednesdays 11:00 a.m to 6:30pm (last entry for Marketplace shopping is 6:15 p.m.)
Thursdays 11:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m (last entry for Marketplace shopping is 6:15 p.m.)
Fridays 11:00 to 4:30pm (last entry for Marketplace shopping is 4:15 p.m.)
Holiday Hours:
CLOSED – May 18, 2026 – Victoria Day – Holiday
Warehouse Receiving & Office Hours & Donations:
Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Barrie Food Bank
MOST NEEDED ITEM LIST – SUMMER 2025
*retail sizes preferred over club sizes for client equity.”
- Breakfast Cereal and Oatmeal
- Children’s Lunch Snacks: BearPaws, Nut Free Granola Bars, Juice Boxes
- Peanut Butter and Nut Butters
- Canned Fruits & Vegetables
- Canned Soups & Stews
- Canned Proteins: Salmon, Ham, Chicken, Tuna
- Dry & Canned Beans, Lentils, & Legumes
- Pasta, Pasta Sauces, & Canned Tomatoes
- Rice
- High Protein Shakes
- Diapers (sizes 4-6) & Wipes
- Baby Formula & Baby Food
- Personal Care Items: Bar soap, Toothpaste, Deodorant, Shampoo, Toilet Paper

