Home - Ministries - Global Ministries - Barrie Food Bank The Barrie Food Bank exists to provide temporary food relief to individuals and families of our community who are in need and to serve as a resource to encourage and guide them along the road to self sufficiency.  The Barrie Food Bank has been assisting families in Simcoe County since 1984 when it was formed as an amalgamation of several church based services. Harvest is pleased to be able to partner with this key ministry to help to meet the physical needs of some members of our community and to pave the way to be able to share with them the one who can also meet their spiritual need.