NEWS RELEASE
BARRIE FOOD BANK
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The Spring/Easter Food Drive is kicking off this week, the shelves at the food bank are depleted after a challenging winter for many who use our services.
With close to 2,800 people making use of the food bank each month, usage continues to be consistent. Without the continued generous support of our community many would go hungry.
We need your help to replenish our shelves; our goal is to raise 80,000 pounds of food by the end of April 2019.
The call on our services continues to be demanding, your help will prepare us for the months ahead. Every donation makes a difference, host a food drive at your business, in your church at your school, involve your family in a family or neighbourhood food drive.
Everyone working together can make a difference. Let’s ensure Barrie is “A community where no one is hungry.”
Most Needed Foods: Canned tomatoes, peanut butter, canned luncheon meats, tuna and salmon, large juices, soups, can pasta, macaroni, school snacks, pancake mix, can green beans, peas and mixed vegetables, can fruit such as peaches and pears, baby food and personal hygiene products such as shampoo, body wash, toothpaste and tooth brushes are among the most needed items.
Drop Off Points: Any local grocery store; Zehrs, Loblaw, Sobey’s, No-Frills, Metro, Freshco, Food Basics, The Wholesale Club, Costco or at the Barrie Food Bank at 42 Anne St. S., unit 2 behind Pioneer Family Pools. Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Financial Donations: Financial donations are always welcomed; they can be mailed to P.O. Box 145, Barrie, Ont. L4M 4S9, or delivered to 42 Anne Street South. On-line donations can be made at our website. Tax receipts provided.
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