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This was an increase of over 20,000 from the previous year,\u201d said Stephanie Watkinson, Executive Director of the Barrie Bayside Mission Centre.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI believe that the increase is from individuals that are not chronically homeless but are balancing high cost of rent and can&#8217;t afford much else.\u00a0There has also been a huge increase in the homelessness population in the community.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The two cooks in the kitchen have managed to keep up with lunch and dinner meal preparation seven days a week, with staff and male residents picking up a pan or a knife to help.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cThis help from staff and the male residents solidifies the commitment from everyone,\u201d said Watkinson.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Prior to the pandemic, the Mission\u2019s capacity was 48, a number that was reduced 32 to meet social distancing rules.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe pressure on the cooks over the last year has doubled, but we\u2019ve got a great team that put every ounce of effort into preparing a good meal,\u201d Watkinson said. \u201cThis team has risen to the occasion and is the backbone to our services. They do a tremendous job and I\u2019m very grateful for their dedication to support our community\u2019s most vulnerable.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In a \u201cnormal\u201d year, anywhere between four to 10 volunteers would assist with meal preparation to support the cooks in making 150 meals at lunch and another 250 for dinner.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cAll meals are packaged with utensils, snacks and drinks in a take-out container.\u00a0 All food is ordered fresh and we don&#8217;t use traditional food bank items,\u201d Watkinson explained.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>She said most clients using the Mission\u2019s meal program are single individuals or couples. The number of families has not increased noticeably, as they tend to have more financial support available.<\/p>\n<p>All meals are handed out at the Mission\u2019s door, with social distancing rules in place. Staff are masked and wear face shields and meal recipients are required to wear face masks to ensure everyone is kept safe.<\/p>\n<p>Watkinson said while people are not able to volunteer their time, those that wish to help can still support the Mission with financial donations or they can drop off fresh food items.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is especially helpful during the growing season when people have extra food from their garden.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Bayside Mission Centre is located at 16 Bayfield Street in Barrie.<\/p>\n<p>To provide financial support to The Salvation Army, donations can be made online at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.salvationarmy.ca\/\">www.salvationarmy.ca<\/a> or by calling 1-800-SAL-ARMY, where donations can also be directed to a specific program or location.<\/p>\n<p>By Chris McGregor<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Although the number of cooks has decreased, The Salvation Army Barrie Bayside Mission Centre\u2019s dedicated team continues to make meals for the community\u2019s most vulnerable. 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