Backpack Program

• provides backpacks and school supplies for families in need with children returning to school in September
• donations of backpacks, school supplies, children's hats and socks can be dropped off at the Community and Family Services office at the Bayside Mission (enter off parking lot at side of building) during opening hours Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm
• backpacks are distributed to families during the last week of August and first week of September

Back to Work Program

• provides new or gently used work boots to individuals who have legitimate work offers (boots and sizes as available), call for information
• usable work boots can be dropped off at the Bayside Mission Centre at any time

Community Laundry and Shower

• sign up is required
• for showers last appointment starts at 2:30pm
• for laundry last appointment starts at 1pm
• runs Mon-Fri only, excluding holidays

Bundle up Barrie Winter Clothing Campaign

• provides donated coats to the homeless and other individuals and families who do not have a warm coat for the winter
• Annual Campaign takes place in October
• donated coats can be dropped off at the Community and Family Services office at the Salvation Army Bayside Mission Centre, 16 Bayfield St, Barrie
• coats are distributed from the Community and Family Services office in October and November

Baby's Closet

• provides emergency assistance to parents with young children
• items such as diapers, formula, baby food, baby wipes, clothing and household items are available

ID Clinic

• Assists low income individuals in obtaining an Ontario Birth Certificate by appointment only

Family Tracing Service

• As of May 1, 2023, The Salvation Army in Canada is no longer accepting new applications for family tracing inquiries
• Click here for resources that may be helpful for those trying to locate family members

Fresh Air Camp and Mom and Tots Camp

Christmas Assistance - see separate record

Accepts donations of non-perishable food items, baby formula, diapers, baby food and usable work boots

Office: Mon-Fri: 9 am-12 noon, 12:30 pm-4 pm

Eligibility varies depending on program, contact for more information

Backpack Program: call office for an appointment
Back to Work Program: call for an appointment
Bundle up Barrie Winter Clothing Campaign: drop-in to Bayside Mission during month of October and November to obtain coat
Emergency baby food and baby supplies: call for appointment, to obtain a one time only issue of emergency baby food and supplies, an application form must be completed
ID Clinic: call for an appointment
Fresh Air Camp and Mom and Tots Camp: call for more information
Community Laundry and Shower: sign up with a front line worker