Barrie Food Bank
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: BAR0103 | Last Modified: 21 Feb 2019 | Last Full Update: 07 Feb 2019 |
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Description (Service) | Emergency food relief up to ten times a year * interviews and food distribution occur on Mon, Wed and Fri afternoons * please bring plastic or canvas bags for your order * consultation and referral services also provided to encourage self sufficiency and personal well being Offer morning drop-in program to distribute surplus items such as bread, baked goods, vegetables and other products depending on supplies |
| Service Details | |
| Hours | Interviews and food distribution: Mon, Wed, Fri 1 pm-3:30 pm Morning Drop-in: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-11:30 am Donations Received: Mon 8:30 am-11:30 am, 1 pm-3:30 pm * Tue 8:30 am-11:30 am * Wed 8:30 am-11:30 am, 1 pm-3:30 pm * Thu 8:30 am-11:30 am * Fri 8:30 am-11:30 am, 1 pm-3:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Barrie ; Essa - (portion) ; Innisfil ; Oro-Medonte - (portion) ; Springwater - (portion) ; Boundaries of service are very specific * service only to communities listed below: Alcona Anten Mills - south of Horseshoe Valley Rd Barrie - east of Tiffin St Belle Ewart Churchill - up to 2nd line Coulson - south of Horseshoe Valley Rd, West of 7th Line Craighurst - south of Horseshoe Valley Rd Dalston Edgar Gutherie Holly Innisfil Lefroy Midhurst Oro-Medonte - only to Line 7 Oro Station - Ridge Rd W only, not Ridge Rd Painswick Shanty Bay Springwater - west to County Rd 28, North to Consession 2 Stroud Thornton - East of Hwy 27 Village of Minesing - only the village |
| Eligibility | Morning Drop-in: open to anyone * Food distribution: only to those living in specified areas served |
| Application | People seeking emergency food relief can apply in person for a confidential assessment verifying the current emergency * the assessment will require the following documents * proof of income (statements from Ontario Works, Employment Insurance, pension, etc) * official rent receipt or proof of mortgage and other monthly expenses * ID for each adult living in the home with current address (driver's licence, cheque, bill or other mail) * proof of family members who are under the applicant's care No documents are needed for the Mon-Fri morning drop-in |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Address and Location | |
| Site Location | Two blocks south of Dunlop St W on the northside of the Pioneer Pools building |
| Located In Community | Barrie |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Anne St S and Dunlop St W |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 705-725-1818 |
| Fax | 705-725-1732 |
| Website | barriefoodbank.org |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/barriefoodbank Twitter: twitter.com/BarrieFoodBank |
| Primary Contact | Evy Willer, Operations Manager and Volunteer Coordinator; Phone: 705-725-1818 ext 3; Email: evy@barriefoodbank.org |
| Alternate Contact | Marie Ali, Administrative Assistant; Email: marie@barriefoodbank.org |
| Primary Executive | Peter Sundborg, Executive Director; Email: peter@barriefoodbank.org |
| Alternate Executive | Michelle Simons, Manager of Community Relations; Email: michelle@barriefoodbank.org |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 145 Barrie, ON L4M 4S9 |