Barrie Families Unite, Community Essential Needs Fulfilment Program

Barrie Families Unite

Record #: BAR3559

Last Modified: 07 May 2024

Last Full Update: 06 Sep 2023

Description (Service)

Provides clothing, household items, medical aid devices and grocery gap (in between food Bank orders) to those in need

requests acknowledged within 24 hours via email and/or phone call
48-72 hour turn around goal from initial request to porch delivery. Items can also be picked up at BFU warehouse in SE Barrie
frequency of requests for assistance is once per 90 days for a maximum of 4 emergency requests, submitted in three month intervals, over a one year cycle
provide 'start over' kits which contain household items - linens, table ware, kitchen tools and small appliances
help with food gaps related to specific dietary needs, diapers/toiletries, small grocery order to tide people over until their next Food Bank order, etc.
holds clothing drives and free pop up shops throughout the year
support with physical items only, no cash or gift cards
accepts donations of gently used items including clothing, household items, infant diapers & formula, adult diapers & liquid nutrition, ie Boost (partial pkg's/cases accepted)
unable to accept furniture, large appliances
accepts monetary donations
confidential & respectful
numerous Community resources available on incredibly active, moderated Facebook group/page
collaborates with other social agencies for most effective use of available resources
Volunteer driven and supported, always looking for passionate, positive people to join us in support of their endeavours, High School Students welcome

Hours	Delivery fulfilments: Mon-Sat, hours vary Warehouse hours: Mon-Sat 9 am-12 noon
Areas Served	Simcoe County ; within 40 km radius of Barrie City Hall, * via client pick-up only. Delivery available within Barrie.
Eligibility	Must live in Barrie City limits to be eligible for delivery Requests from outside Barrie City limits requires an agency to fill out the Request Assistance Form
Application	Self and Agency referral using Request Assistance Formon website, agencies can opt to not identify clients
Languages	English; Use email supported by Google Translate. Happy to use a translator.
Fees	None

Site Location	Front side of the warehouse complex, blue door. Magnetic blue Barrie Families Unite sign on the door.
Located In Community	Barrie
Address & Map	49 Truman Rd, Unit 31, Door N8 Barrie, ON Canada L4N 8Y7
Intersection	Huronia Rd and Truman Rd
Physical Access	Accessible entrance

Office Phone	705-300-5515
E-Mail	bfu2020@gmail.com
Website	barriefamiliesunite.com/
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BFUPage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barriefamiliesunite/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9v5x15JZ9nxo1TtMTkyMZQ
Primary Executive	Nikki Glahn, Founder