Barrie Food Bank

Barrie Food Bank The Barrie Food Bank provides food relief to individuals and families in our community who are in need, and supports them on their journey towards well-being.

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. We collect food donations throughout the year, and with a team of 200 volunteers, we distribute this food to over 6000 individuals each month.

🌎 World Environment Day reminds us that every action counts.At Barrie Food Bank, we see every day how food rescue, waste...
06/05/2026

🌎 World Environment Day reminds us that every action counts.

At Barrie Food Bank, we see every day how food rescue, waste reduction, and community support go hand in hand.

Through our Food Recovery Program, and in partnership with 15 Barrie grocery stores and our local farmers, we diverted more than 800,000 pounds of perishable food from landfills and redirected it to individuals and families in our community.

The impact goes beyond feeding people:
🌱 Equivalent to planting 20,950 tree seedlings and growing them for 10 years.
🚗 Equivalent to removing 5,225,618 kilometres driven by a gasoline-powered vehicle from our roads.

By rescuing surplus food, we're helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions, protect valuable resources, and build a more sustainable future for everyone.

Small choices. Big impact. Stronger communities. A healthier planet. 💚

Born in England in 1946, Phil immigrated to Canada with his family in 1956 and has called Barrie home since 1985. A prou...
06/04/2026

Born in England in 1946, Phil immigrated to Canada with his family in 1956 and has called Barrie home since 1985. A proud parent of two sons and a grandparent to four grandchildren. Phil is passionate about community involvement and is also active with The Lions Club of Barrie, The Barrie British Club, and Collier Street United Church. Stocking shelves comes naturally to Phil thanks to his grocery store history, and every section he stocks is always meticulous for our clients.

We are grateful for the kindness, dedication, and community spirit he brings to Barrie Food Bank. Thank you for making a difference! 💙

Barrie Food Bank is proud to support and celebrate Pride Month. 🌈Hunger doesn’t discriminate, and neither do we. We beli...
06/02/2026

Barrie Food Bank is proud to support and celebrate Pride Month. 🌈

Hunger doesn’t discriminate, and neither do we. We believe everyone deserves access to food, kindness, and dignity in a welcoming and inclusive community.

Happy Pride Month 🏳️‍🌈

This year’s are a stark reminder: we’re at a crossroads. Barrie Food Bank has seen an 11% increase in demand this yea...
06/01/2026

This year’s are a stark reminder: we’re at a crossroads.
Barrie Food Bank has seen an 11% increase in demand this year, echoing the urgent need for strong provincial action. Ontario maintained a D- since 2024, slightly below the national average.

Canada received a D+ grade, reflecting rising, unaddressed poverty and the growing need we see every day in communities across the country. We must do better, for everyone facing poverty and food insecurity. Join us in calling for meaningful policy change that helps people meet their basic needs and reduces pressure on food banks nationwide.

Visit Food Banks Canada’s 2026 Poverty Report Cards online to learn more and add your voice to the national call to action to support modern EI for Canada’s modern workforce.

🔗https://foodbankscanada.ca/poverty-report-card/

05/27/2026

☀️ Summer is almost here, and our shelves need your help! 🛒💙

As more and more families continue to rely on Barrie Food Bank, we’re updating our Most Needed Items list for the month.

🥣 Oatmeal & cereal
🍫 Granola bars
🧸 Kids’ snacks (granola bars, Bear Paws & more)
🧂 Condiments & pantry items
🍚 Rice mixes
🧃 Juice boxes, Gatorade & other beverages
🍎 Fruit cups & purées

Every donation helps fill a shopping cart and brings comfort, nourishment, and dignity to local families this summer. 💙

Together, we can make sure no one in our community goes hungry.

Food insecurity doesn’t take a break, and neither can we. 🍎 By becoming a monthly donor, you provide sustainable support...
05/26/2026

Food insecurity doesn’t take a break, and neither can we. 🍎 By becoming a monthly donor, you provide sustainable support that allows us to plan ahead, respond to urgent needs, and advocate for long-term solutions.

💛 Start today: Become a monthly donor and make a lasting impact in your community.

🎮🕹️ PINFEST is coming to Stayner! 🕹️🎮Help us fill the shelves at Barrie Food Bank while playing your heart out at Ontari...
05/21/2026

🎮🕹️ PINFEST is coming to Stayner! 🕹️🎮

Help us fill the shelves at Barrie Food Bank while playing your heart out at Ontario’s only pinball & arcade festival! ❤️

Join the fun at 🎯 PINFEST on May 30–31 at the Great Northern Exhibition in Stayner, Ontario, and enjoy an incredible weekend of pinball, arcade games, and community support.

Every donation helps local families in need while you experience Ontario’s only PINBALL FESTIVAL!

📍 Stayner, Ontario
📅 May 30–31
🎟️ More information: ontariopinfest.ca

On Tuesday, Barrie Food Bank joined Feed Ontario and 18 food banks from across the province for a "Day of Action" at Que...
05/14/2026

On Tuesday, Barrie Food Bank joined Feed Ontario and 18 food banks from across the province for a "Day of Action" at Queen’s Park to discuss the growing crisis of food insecurity in Ontario.
We were grateful to meet with Barrie-Springwater-Oro-Medonte MPP Doug Downey and Barrie-Innisfil MPP Andrea Khanjin and to share the realities facing our community as food bank usage continues to rise.

Our conversation included ways the Province can continue supporting individuals working toward financial stability.
Thank you to both MPPs for taking the time to listen, engage in meaningful discussion, and support conversations focused on strengthening our Barrie community.

💐 To all the mothers, mother figures, and caregivers in our community! 💐From all of us at Barrie Food Bank, thank you fo...
05/10/2026

💐 To all the mothers, mother figures, and caregivers in our community! 💐

From all of us at Barrie Food Bank, thank you for your kindness, patience, and generosity. 💛 Your care and compassion help nourish families, strengthen hope, and make a real difference in the lives of so many every single day.

We are truly fortunate to be surrounded by so many incredible caregivers, people who show up with heart, dedication, and warmth to support not only their own families, but also neighbours, friends, and everyone around them. 🌷 Your impact is felt far beyond what words can express.

Today, we celebrate you. We appreciate you. We are grateful for you. 🙏

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing women and caregivers in our community! 💕🌸

Address

42 Anne Street South, P. O. Box 145
Barrie, ON
L4N2C9

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 11am - 6:30pm
Thursday 11am - 6:30pm
Friday 11am - 4:30pm

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