Back to Work Program

• provides new or gently used work boots to individuals who have legitimate work offers (boots and sizes as available), call for information
• usable work boots can be dropped off at the Bayside Mission Centre at any time

Community Laundry and Shower

• sign up is required
• for showers last appointment starts at 2:30 pm
• for laundry last appointment starts at 1 pm
• runs Mon-Fri only, excluding holidays

Bundle up Barrie Winter Clothing Campaign

• provides donated coats to individuals who are unhoused and other individuals and families who do not have a warm coat for the winter
• Annual Campaign takes place in October
• donated coats can be dropped off at the Community and Family Services office at the Salvation Army Bayside Mission Centre, 16 Bayfield St, Barrie
• coats are distributed from the Community and Family Services office in October and November

Baby's Closet

• provides emergency assistance to parents with young children
• items such as diapers, formula, baby food, baby wipes, clothing and household items are available

ID Clinic

• Assists low income individuals in obtaining an Ontario Birth Certificate by appointment only

Family Tracing Service

• As of May 1, 2023, The Salvation Army in Canada is no longer accepting new applications for family tracing inquiries
• Click here for resources that may be helpful for those trying to locate family members

Fresh Air Camp and Mom and Tots Camp

Christmas Assistance - see separate record

Accepts donations of non-perishable food items, baby formula, diapers, baby food and usable work boots

Office: Mon-Fri: 9 am-12 noon, 12:30 pm- 4 pm

Back to Work Program: call for an appointment
Bundle up Barrie Winter Clothing Campaign: drop-in to Bayside Mission during month of October and November to obtain coat
Emergency baby food and baby supplies: call for appointment, to obtain a one time only issue of emergency baby food and supplies, an application form must be completed
ID Clinic: call for an appointment
Fresh Air Camp and Mom and Tots Camp: call for more information
Community Laundry and Shower: sign up with a front line worker