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.
12 Women in a Tent – Coming Soon!
Helping Hands for Hungry Homes is a group of amazing, influential women who want to make a difference in their community. The purpose of the event is to raise food, money and awareness for the Barrie Food Bank. Twelve women have comitted to living in a tent from June...
Christmas 2011: Goal Exceeded!
The Barrie Food bank would like to extend a hearty Thank You to all who made our Christmas Food Drive a success. We and the thousands of people who need our services are extremely grateful. You helped us to exceed our goal and bring in 131,000 pounds of food. We...
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
