Barrie Food Bank

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About Barrie Food Bank

Overview

Barrie Food Bank is dedicated to providing emergency food assistance to individuals and families in need. Through their programs, they offer consultation and referral services to encourage self-sufficiency among their clients. Their focus is not only on addressing immediate hunger needs but also on empowering individuals to become more self-reliant in the long term. By offering support and resources, Barrie Food Bank aims to make a positive impact on the community and help alleviate food insecurity.

Mission

To provide temporary food relief to individuals and families of our community who are in need, and to serve as a resource to guide them along the road to self sufficiency.

Vision

Working towards a community where no one is hungry. Our policies are designed to achieve this mandate. To this end we seek to encourage self-sufficiency. In our service of those who come to us for assistance, we strive to demonstrate compassion and respect for their dignity, and to serve as a source of encouragement.

Unique value proposition

The Barrie Food Bank began in 1984 as an amalgamation of church based services to consolidate efforts in a central location for assisting those individuals and families in need. The organization currently serves more than 7,000 individuals each month, including 37% children. They have transitioned from pre-bagged groceries to a self-service shopping model that allows clients to choose items based on dietary needs, family size and composition, reducing food waste and adding more dignity to the experience.

Financial overview

Revenue (2025)
$3,103,487
Expenses (2025)
$2,645,234
Total assets
$3,441,714
Liabilities
$251,487
Year Revenue Expenses Program Admin Fundraising
2025 $3,103,487 $2,645,234 $2,471,473 $142,973 $29,891
2024 $2,323,237 $2,798,352 $2,660,571 $166,009 $33,245
2023 $2,262,434 $1,869,827 $1,721,110 $135,224 $13,493
2022 $1,482,066 $1,500,226 $1,359,803 $132,120 $8,303
2021 $3,072,336 $1,502,768 $1,357,945 $133,752 $11,073
2020 $1,084,630 $809,617 $643,725 $133,752 $32,140

Financial data sourced from the Canada Revenue Agency.

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Leadership team

KS

Karen Shuh

Executive Director

AF

Ab Falconi

Board Chair

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