Working towards a Community Where No One Is Hungry
The Barrie Food Bank’s mission is to provide food relief at no cost to individuals and families of our community who are in need, and to support them on their journey towards well-being. Our policies are designed to achieve this mandate. 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.
NEW Services and managing usage up 94%
Executive Director Sharon Palmer announces her retirement
July 2024 – Sharon Palmer, Executive Director of the Barrie Food Bank, recently announced her retirement. She sat down with RogersTV to reflect on her last 3 years with the organization:
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.

“Home Runs for the Hungry” is looking to fill plates!
IMMEDIATE RELEASE - “We’re not just playing ball, we’re tackling hunger!” says Sharon Palmer Executive Director of Barrie Food Bank. The second annual “Home Runs for the Hungry” baseball game will be held on Saturday, May 4th at Vintage Throne Stadium. Barrie Baycats...
Barrie Food Bank Launches School Fuel Program to Combat Child Hunger in Partnership with School Nutrition Council of Ontario, Central East, and the Pavlic Foundation.
IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Barrie Food Bank is excited to announce the kickoff of its School Fuel program in collaboration with the School Nutrition Council of Ontario, and the Pavlic Foundation. This innovative program aims to deliver healthy snack foods to school-aged...
Little Food Pantry Pilot launching In Barrie
In collaboration with a group of churches in the city, Barrie Food Bank is launching a pilot project to assess Little Food Pantries as a means to provide convenient access to emergency food supplies in areas of the city where there is food insecurity and/or people...
Barrie Food Bank Wants Easter Dinner to be Special
The Barrie Food Bank has turkeys to give out to families in need this Easter. “Our clients deserve to have a special meal at Easter” says Sharon Palmer, Executive Director of the food bank”. People experiencing food insecurity often don’t have a lot of choice in what...
COVID-19 Update – A Message for our Donors
Spring is here and under normal circumstances we would be launching our Easter Food Drive to replenish the shelves of the Barrie Food Bank. However, as we are all aware this is not a normal spring, today we are faced with a global pandemic of COVID-19 and we are being asked to protect ourselves…
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...
New Refrigerated Van donated!
The Barrie Food Bank recently received a cool donation from the Faris Team Realty Brokerage. Mark and Joanna Faris of the Faris Team handed over the keys to a new refrigerated van which will allow the Barrie Food Bank to pick up fresh and frozen products from various...
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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 – Wednesday January 1
Warehouse Receiving & Office Hours:
Monday – Friday 9:00am – 4:30pm
Barrie Food Bank
MOST NEEDED ITEM LIST – WINTER 2024/25
- Breakfast Cereal and Oatmeal
- Children’s Lunch Snacks: BearPaws, Nut Free Granola Bars
- 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 Tomatos
- Rice
- Ensure/Protein Shakes
- Diapers (sizes 4-6) & Wipes
- Baby Formula & Food
- Personal Care Items: Bar soap, Toothpaste, Deodorant, Shampoo
