Give Back Rack is a community thrift store powered by Barrie Families Unite. Donations from the community are sold in the store, and the funds raised help support programs that provide essential items and support to individuals and families facing financial hardship.

Every purchase helps fund Barrie Families Unite programs that provide clothing, household items, and other essentials to individuals and families in need. When you shop at Give Back Rack, your dollars stay local and directly support your community.

Yes. We gratefully accept donations during store hours. Due to limited space, we may occasionally pause donations or decline items that do not meet our guidelines.

Please ensure items are clean, gently used, and from a smoke free home.

We accept a variety of gently used items including:

• Clothing for all ages
• Shoes and accessories
• Household items and décor
• Books, games, and movies
• Toys and seasonal items
• Small kitchen appliances and kitchenware

Items must be clean and in good, usable condition.

To maintain quality and safety standards, we may decline items that are:

• Broken or missing parts
• Stained, heavily worn, or damaged
• Unsafe or recalled items
• Items requiring extensive cleaning or repair
• Large items we cannot safely store

Most items in our store are priced very affordably. Occasionally you may see higher priced items, typically unique, vintage, or higher end brands. These “money maker” items help generate additional revenue that supports BFU programs and keeps prices low on the majority of items in the store.

Barrie Families Unite works with community partners and referral agencies to provide dignified access to essential items for individuals and families facing hardship. As the Give Back Rack grows, we will continue expanding these partnerships so more people can access support.

Yes. Volunteers are an essential part of making the store possible. Volunteers help with sorting donations, pricing items, organizing the sales floor, and assisting customers.

If you are interested in volunteering, please complete our application here

Yes. Donations made to support Barrie Families Unite may be eligible for a charitable tax receipt.

Tax receipts are typically issued for financial donations or for approved high value goods in accordance with Canada Revenue Agency guidelines. Not all donated items qualify for a tax receipt.

If you believe your donation may qualify, please speak with a team member before leaving your items so we can review the details.

Yes. Financial donations help Barrie Families Unite expand programs and provide essential support for individuals and families in our community.

You can donate online through our Ways to Give page.

Give Back Rack
128 Penetang St., Unit 101
Barrie, Ontario

Thursday 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Friday, Saturday, Sunday – 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM