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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
The Barrie Food Bank will kick off its Thanksgiving Food Drive On Thursday October 3, 2013. Thanksgiving donation bags will be distributed through the Barrie Advance to local residents.Our goal for the 2013 Thanksgiving Food Drive is to raise 140 000 pounds of food...
Bayfield Mall – Fill a canoe and help fight hunger!
Fill the canoe that's located outside the FanCave (Bayfield Mall) and support the Barrie Food Bank by bringing your non-perishable donations for the less fortunate. Donate 5 items or more and receive a FREE Gift. Items can be dropped off at the FanCave (located near...
“Undercover Boss Canada”
Be sure to watch the W Channel on Thursday, September 19th at 9:00pm EST. There is an episode of "Undercover Boss Canada" which features Food Banks Canada which will air at this time. It's a great chance to see first-hand the amazing work done by the staff and...
Warehouse Coordinator Position at the Food Bank
Position DescriptionWarehouse CoordinatorContract Position This newly created position of Warehouse Coordinator is a contract position that will have the following responsibilities associated with it.Receive food and product donations, weigh and record.Sort,...
The Little Drive That Goes a Long Way
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CrossFit Resurrection GO-Train Pull Food Drive
The CrossFit Resurrection Women are Teaming up to set a World Record for the 12 Ladies in a Tent GO-Train Pull! This event is to raise funds and food for The Barrie Food Bank - which needs to support the People and Familes of Barrie all year long. Our goal is $5000 be...
12 Ladies World Record Train Pull Challenge
Imagine being able to raise food, raise some money and have a chance to pull a 145 ton shiny locomotive to possibly set a World Record, all because you want to help ensure that there is enough food on the shelves of the Barrie Food Bank to feed those in need.What a...
Tees For Food
Hello, We are a young company in Barrie that would like to get involved in helping you raise funds. We studied how other tshirt companies help their local food bank and have found that one of the most effective ways is to do what we do best; sell t-shirts. We would...
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
