Barrie Food Bank

• Retiring head of Barrie food bank reflects on challenges of pandemic, jump in demand

  After seeing the agency through a global pandemic and an unprecedented jump in demand, the head of Barrie’s Food Bank is retiring.

  Canada

  Jun 8
  
• Barrie Food Bank struggling to meet high demand

  The Barrie Food Bank is asking for more support as it struggles to keep up with the demand for its services during its spring food drive.

  Canada

  Mar 25
  
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• ‘Surge’ in food insecurity has Barrie Food Bank looking for more support

  As food insecurity continues to be a pressing issue in the community, the Barrie Food Bank hopes for high numbers for its Spring Food Drink.

  Canada

  Mar 1
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• Rising food insecurity prompts new program to feed 5,600 students in Barrie area

  As more families struggle to put food on the table, the Barrie Food Bank has launched a new program to ensure all children can access healthy food at school.

  Canada

  Feb 13
• Food insecurity an ‘urgent and worsening’ public health crisis: Simcoe Muskoka health unit

  Health officials are raising concerns about food insecurity in the Simcoe Muskoka region, with one in five households struggling to afford food.

  Health

  Jan 11
• ‘The need has never been greater’: Barrie Food Bank launches spring food drive

  With the need in the community at an all-time high, the Barrie Food Bank's spring drive hopes to collect 100,000 pounds of food and $100,000 by the end of April to meet demand.

  Canada

  Mar 29, 2023
• Simcoe County Museum’s Victoria Christmas sees over 1,400 visitors after pandemic delays

  The Simcoe County Museum's Victoria Christmas celebration returned after a two-year hiatus, with over a thousand guests in attendance.

  Canada

  Dec 16, 2022
• Barrie Food Bank looking at highest target yet for holiday campaign

  With demand in the community at an all-time high, the Barrie Food Bank is looking to raise more money and food than in years past for the Holiday Campaign 2022.

  Canada

  Dec 1, 2022
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• Inaugural Run for Barrie raises over $8,000 for Barrie Food Bank

  The Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association’s first-ever Run for Barrie saw a decent turnout on Sunday, with all the proceeds supporting the Barrie Food Bank.

  Canada

  Oct 11, 2022
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• Muslim youth organization organizes charity run for Barrie Food Bank

  The first-ever Run for Barrie, organized by the local chapter of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association, will kick off this weekend in Centennial Park.

  Canada

  Oct 6, 2022