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Date and Time
Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM EST
Contact Information
Tricia Barrett-Butler
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Description
We ask that attendees bring non-perishable food items and/or a new, unwrapped toy to help support our amazing not-for-profit partners this holiday season.
BE SURE TO WEAR YOUR UGLIEST HOLIDAY SWEATER FOR AN OPPORTUNITY TO WIN SOME SEMI-FABULOUS PRIZES.
Be sure to bring cash for the bar and 50/50 tickets.
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Barrie
Find a cozy room just off Ontario Highway 400. You'll be close to the delights of Barrie: downtown dining, waterfront entertainment at Centennial Park and Beach, and Sunnidale Park Arboretum, all 10 minutes away. Wake up to free breakfast and enjoy our free WiFi, indoor saltwater pool, whirlpool, and fitness center.
Barrie & District Christmas Cheer
For 50 years, Christmas Cheer has been supporting people who need a little extra help at Christmas
This year, they are looking for food donations, or new unwrapped toys. Monetary donations remain the most impactful way to give, allowing the organization to allocate funds where they are needed most. If you would like to donate, you can do so here. Santa's warehouse for drop-off's is located at 49 Truman Road, Barrie, ON L4N 8Y7.
The Barrie Food Bank
The Barrie Food Bank’s mission is to provide food relief at no cost to individuals and families of our community who are in need, and to support them on their journey towards well-being. Our policies are designed to achieve this mandate. 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.
The Barrie Food Bank has kicked off its holiday campaign, “Fill the Gap,” with the goal to raise $1,000,000 and collect 300,000 pounds of non-perishable food by December 31, 2024. With rising demand across the community, this year’s campaign focuses on closing the growing gap between what the community can provide and what families in Barrie desperately need, ensuring everyone has access to nutritious food and essential supplies throughout the holiday season and into the new year.
Individuals, businesses & community members can help “Fill the Gap” by:
• Making a monetary donation via Barrie Food Bank’s website or by visiting in person
• Donating non-perishable food items at collection points located throughout Barrie
• Registering for a food drive or organizing a fundraising event to further boost the campaign Information on how to donate or get involved, visit www.barriefoodbank.org.
Most Needed Items: Canned meats, cereal, nut butters, canned soups, stews, protein shakes, healthy school snacks, pasta & pasta sauces, rice, lentils, baby items (large sized diapers, wipes, formula & baby food) and personal care items (shampoo, soap, deodorant).
