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.
YMCA Children Services
The staff of YMCA has decided to create our own challenge for ourselves and the famillies. We want to support those who are less fortunate in our community. We also want to teach the children the many rewards of giving to others!
Boston Pizza Barrie Staff Thanksgiving Food Drive
We have put out a challenge to our staff to bring in non-perishable food that we will donate to the Barrie Food Bank to assist with their Thanksgiving needs.
BAFE (Barrie Area Female Entrepreneurs) October Meet Up
BAFE (Barrie Area Female Entrepreneurs) is a new and rapidly-growing group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/355203637887529/#!/groups/355203637887529/members/) of like-minded female entrepreneurs that have grouped together in the hopes of creating a creative and...
Barrie Latin Fest
I am writing from the Barrie Latin Club. We are presenting the Barrie Latin Fest next Saturday, August 25th from 11am to 11pm at Centennial Park. You can view more information here: http://www.barrielatinfest.com. We would like to encourage our attendees to bring food...
Zip Ride Food Drive!
Bring in a non-perishable food item between 11am and 3pm any day this week to receive a free ride down the Big Zip! One ride down for each food item donated! All riders must me at least 9 years old and 55 inches tall. There is a weight restriction of 250lbs. Closed...
Tree Top trekking
People who bring in a non-perishable food item, will recieve a 20% discount of their climb!
Rummage Sale
Large Rummage Sale-All proceeds going to The Food Bank
Easter Food and Financial Appeal Kicks Off March 31, 2012
On March 31, 2012 the Easter Appeal will kick off for the Barrie Food Bank.A Hopping Hand is needed to help replenish the shelves for what we forsee will be a busy spring. Your food donations go to help the almost 22,000 families and individuals who use our...
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
