Food on your table today.

And a path to a better tomorrow.

We’re 
working as 
a community to make it happen.

Our independent, non-profit food bank provides fresh and non-perishable foods — plus the first steps to becoming more self-sufficient — for the growing number of people who are going hungry in Midland, Penetanguishene, Tiny and Tay Townships, and Christian Island.

Food insecurity is an urgent challenge across our region. Together, we can do something about it.

We’re here to support you.
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Here’s how you can support us.
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An illustration of a sign reading "Everyone's Welcome".
A photograph of two volunteers in GBFN t-shirts, back to camera, with their arms around each other.

You may have an image of what a food bank looks like. Ours is different.

  • We’re like a friendly neighbourhood grocery store. No one hands you a bag already packed with food. You walk through our shop with a basket, making your own choices.
  • We offer perishable and non-perishable foods. Including fresh fruit and vegetables, meats, dairy and baked goods. So you can plan and enjoy healthy, nutritious meals.
  • We also help you become more self-sustaining. Our community resource navigator works with you confidentially to set goals and find the support you need to reach them.
  • Everyone’s welcome here. People of diverse backgrounds and experiences who need a little help but still expect to be treated with dignity and respect, free from judgement.
  • Like the generous community that supports us, we care deeply about providing food to neighbours in need and helping them start to transform their lives.

Many of our neighbours regularly run short of food. Let’s change that.

Your financial donation helps sustain our success.

We also depend on generous gifts of food.

And volunteers make this a true community effort.

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“Many older adults who have never asked for help of any kind before are finding they just can’t make ends meet. We introduce them to the friendly, welcoming atmosphere at GBFN, which allows them to retain a sense of dignity and reduces the barriers and stigma associated with traditional food banks and poverty. GBFN is also a valuable resource as a referral agency for people who could benefit by accessing other services.”

— Judy Contin, Executive Director, Askennonia Senior Centre

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households supported 
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people in our region face regular food insecurity