The Sharing Place Food Centre

About Us

The Sharing Place Food Centre connects Orillia and the surrounding areas to nutritious food with dignity. Our vision is a healthy and connected community through access to nutritious food. Our six programs turn this vision into action: Support Today – Four programs that meet immediate needs: Food Bank: A seven-day supply of healthy food for individuals and families, with dignity and choice. School Fuel: Nutritious food accessible by students in 27 schools, reducing stigma and food insecurity, and supporting learning. Food Recovery: Rescuing surplus food from retailers and farmers to reduce waste and feed our community. Meals 4 Change: Ready-to-heat meals for people facing barriers to cooking or accessing food. Transform Tomorrow – Two programs that change the system: Food System Change: Collaboratively build a stronger local food system guided by a regional food strategy to improve long-term access for everyone. Advocacy: Driving policy change and amplifying voices to address the root causes of food insecurity. We welcome volunteers, donors, and partners who share our belief that dignified access to nutritious food is a basic human right. Join us to create pathways to health, learning, and opportunity for a stronger, healthier region where everyone has the resources to thrive.