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.
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...
Bob & Carol Bellamy’s 6th Annual East-End Christmas Food Drive
Bob & Carol Bellamy's 6th Annual East-End Christmas Food Drive December 2, 2017 from 1 pm to 4 pm Location Bob & Carol Bellamy's 103 Vancouver St. Barrie, ON L4M 4M5 Event Description As part of our 31st year of Calendar delivery to the East-End, we are...
180,000 Pound Goal for the Christmas Food Drive !!
The Christmas Holiday Food Drive will kick off on November 29, 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...
Thanksgiving Food Drive
On September 28th our newly designed Thanksgiving Food Bags will be delivered to your home through the Barrie Advance. Thank you for your support. Our goal for this Thanksgiving is 150 000 pounds of food. Our most needed items include Baby Food and formula, large size...
4th Annual Mac and Cheese Dinner
Come and hear Wendel Clark speak about his amazing NHL career. Contact Peter Sundborg 705-725-1818 x4
3rd Annual Mac & Cheese Luncheon
The 3rd Annual Mac & Cheese Luncheon will be held Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at OLG Slots at Georgian Downs. Our guest speaker will be Mayor – General (ret’d ) Lewis MacKenzie, one of the worlds must respected military heroes. Table sponsorships are available for...
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We are located at:
42 Anne St S, Unit 2, behind Pioneer Pools
Client Food Service Hours:
Monday 11:00am to 4:30pm
Tuesday – No Service
Wednesday 11:00am to 6:30pm
Thursday 11:00 to 6:30pm
Friday 11:00 to 4:30pm
Holiday Hours:
CLOSED – Monday, August 5
Warehouse Receiving & Office Hours:
Monday – Friday 9:00am – 4:30pm
Barrie Food Bank
MOST NEEDED ITEM LIST – SPRING 2024
- Breakfast Cereal and Oatmeal
- Children’s Lunch snacks (BearPaws, nut free granola bars)
- Peanut Butter and Nut Butters
- Canned Soups & Stews
- Pasta & Pasta Sauces
- Canned Protein like tuna, salmon, chicken, ham
- Canned beans, chickpeas, brown beans
- Ensure/Protein Shakes
- Diapers (sizes 4-6)
