Ways To Give

We accept food donations in person at 42 Anne Street South, Unit 2, located behind Pioneer Pools.

From Army Navy Air Force Drive, follow the donations sign at the end of the street.

Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays, 8.30am – 4.30pm Wednesdays and Thursdays 8:30am – 7:00pm.

Items can also be dropped off at local grocery stores including Zehrs, Loblaws, No Frills, Costco, Metro, Freshco, Food Basics, and the Wholesale Club.

For large donations (1/2 pallet or more) we can arrange pick-up. Please email james@barriefoodbank.org to arrange a collection day and time

Support the continued growth and improvement of client services and help us provide as much food as possible year-round.

Create a lasting impact. Monthly giving:

• Means you’re contributing to the longevity and resiliency of Barrie Food Bank and our programs.
• Provides predictable revenue so Barrie Food Bank can better forecast and meet the increasing demand for food.
• Supports the continued improvement of services for our clients and helps us provide as much food as possible to clients year-round.
• Means fewer administration costs and therefore a greater impact from your gift.
• Makes you a member of our community of most committed donors.
• Is convenient. Donations are processed on the same day every month; receive monthly or one annual consolidated receipt; value can be changed or cancelled at any time.

To make a change to your donation: donations@barriefoodbank.org or (705) 725 1818

You can support Barrie Food Bank and help feed people for years to come, with a planned giving strategy or by leaving a gift in your will.

As part of your current financial plan or through your future estate, you can continue your philanthropic impact and meet other goals such as tax minimization.

We always recommend talking with your advisors to see how planned giving strategies may be possible for your situation. We will work with your professional tax, financial planning, and investment team, along with your lawyer, to ensure your giving meets your vision.

How do I name Barrie Food Bank in my will?

To establish a legacy gift or bequest, your lawyer can include a similar clause to the following in your will:

I give to Barrie Food Bank, 42 Anne St., South, Barrie, Ontario, Canada, L4M 4S9, the sum of $ __________________, or ______% of the residue of my estate or my property at _________________________ in the City of _____________. The disposition of my bequest is to be used by Barrie Food Bank at the discretion of its Board of Directors and executive officers.

Legal Name: Barrie Food Bank

Charitable Registration Number: 10696 2251 RR0001 Address: 42 Anne St., South, Barrie ON, L4M 4S9

For more information, please contact Darren Vaillancourt, Manager Fundraising & Donor Engagement, at 705 725 1818 x221, or by email at darren@barriefoodbank.org

Donating publicly traded stocks, bonds, and mutual funds is a tax smart way to maximize your giving.

The benefits of donating securities directly to Barrie Food Bank include:

Reduced Taxes: when you donate securities directly to a charity, any capital gains triggered by the gift are exempt from taxation.

Increased Gift Amount: because the capital gains are not taxed, your donation is greater than if you had sold the securities before donating the cash proceeds.

Instant Tax Receipt: you receive the charitable tax receipt for the market value on the date the security is received by our broker.

Learn about charitable tax credits and eliminating capital gains. 

MAKE A SECURITIES DONATION TODAY

To discuss or advise us of your gift please contact, Darren Vaillancourt, Manager Fundraising & Donor Engagement at 705 725 1818 x 221, or by email darren@barriefoodbank.org

Opportunities sometimes arise to make a meaningful gift that is non-monetary in nature.

A gift-in-kind is a non-cash asset donated to an eligible charity for which an official donation tax receipt is available.

Common in-kind gifts are food, financial securities, real estate, art and valuables.