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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.

Thanksgiving Food Drive

Sep 1, 2016

The Thanksgiving Food Drive will kick off Thursday September 29th, 2016 with over 52,000 food bank donation bags being distributed out into the Barrie community through the Barrie Advance. This year’s goal is to raise 145,000 pounds of food during the month of...

Therapeutic Mobility Easter Food Drive

Feb 22, 2016

Therapeutic Mobility collects for the Barrie Food Bank all year long. We would like to make sure that nobody goes hungry this Easter.

#BattleJam

Feb 17, 2016

On April 24 2016 at 6-10pm Multi Tech Audio Visual Inc. is having a #BattleJam Contest for area artists at the Bourbon Centre. Come see the three finalists and decide the winner. Participate in the silent auction. Bring a donation of jam or other non perishable...

Christmas Food Drive

Jan 26, 2016

A hearty Thank You to the city of Barrie for its incredible generosity. We collected over 170 000 pounds of food during our 2015 Christmas Food Drive. We are so thankful to continue to be able to provide for hurting families. It's all because of you!All of the...

Little Lake Family Eye Care

Nov 20, 2015

Fall Food Drive

Oct 26, 2015

Scare Away Hunger

Oct 23, 2015

The School Council at Emma King E.S. is launching a "Scare Away Hunger" campaign for the week before Halloween. It's a wonderful way for the students to support the Barrie food back and be involved in a community outreach service.

Let’s Bring Some Focus to Hunger

Oct 7, 2015

Online Event: From October 7-15 my goal is to sell 100 'Share' bowls. All I am asking that everyone purchase one Round Up from the Heart Bowl or two. There are two options to choose from below. OPTION 1: $15 bowl for one bowl OPTION 2: $30 for two bowls and Seasons...