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Support local individuals and families experiencing food insecurity and homelessness. Donate online, by cheque made out to “The Compass”, or e-transfer to treasurer@thecompass.ca

THE COMPASS FOOD BANK
& OUTREACH CENTRE

Help for Today

Hope for Tomorrow

THE COMPASS FOOD BANK
& OUTREACH CENTRE

Help for Today

Hope for Tomorrow

Programs & Services

Explore opportunities to join social events, find support, and get assistance.

Need Food?

Choose from a selection of groceries, including vegetarian, halal, diabetic, gluten-free and lactose-free options.

Become a Volunteer

Find fulfillment and meaningful connections in our welcoming community.

ABOUT THE COMPASS

Bring Yourself, We’ll Figure the Rest Out Together.

For over 20 years, we’ve given our clients the dignity of choosing the food they need. Welcome to a community where people can find support and build lifelong connections while enjoying meals of their choice.

Our Mission

BULLETIN BOARD

The Latest Updates at The Compass

Check out what’s happening in our community. Learn about our current goals and how we plan to accomplish them.

In Canada, donating publicly traded securities to a registered charity lets you give the full fair-market value and pay no capital-gains tax on the growth.

The Compass issues a donation receipt for the full amount.

HUNGERCOUNT COUNT 2025

Food Banks as a Lifeline: Canada's New Normal

Food Banks Canada’s report on food banks usage has been released.  Click below button to learn more.

1 in 5 people who rely on food banks have jobs.

33% of people relying on food banks are children.

Food banks in Canada recorded nearly 2.2 million visits in a month.

40% of food bank users are on social assistance or disability-related supports.

In Ontario, the number of food bank visits increased by 125% since 2019.

23% are two-parent families with children, compared to 19% in 2019.

NOW HIRING

Part-Time Accounting Manager

CELEBRATING ACHIEVEMENTS

Your Support Makes Change Possible

For the 6th year in a row, we have been recognized by Charity Intelligence!

Your support makes this possible.  Every dollar donated truly makes a difference.

COMMUNITY

10 Myths About Supportive Housing & Food Banks

Indwell and The Compass Food Bank team up to share insights and real stories behind the work done to support people in South Mississauga

OUR PROGRAMS & SERVICES

Transforming Lives, One Meal at a Time.

Community is at the heart of everything we do. We are more than just a food bank, we also offer many client-directed services and programs.

Grab Lunch at The Compass

Enjoy a free sit-down or takeout lunch at The Compass.

Lunch is provided every Tuesday and Thursday at noon.

Get Weekly Groceries of Your Choice

If you and your family need food, we can help. If you live in Mississauga, within the postal codes L5E, L5G, L5H or L5J, you can pick up groceries from our food bank every week.

Live outside those areas? Check with Food Banks Mississauga to find your local food bank (or call 905-270-5589)

More Programs & Services

Discover more weekly events and ways to get assistance. Find support for housing, healthcare, family services and more.

Get Weekly Groceries of Your Choice

If you and your family need food, we can help. If you live in Mississauga, within the postal codes L5E, L5G, L5H or L5J, you can pick up groceries from our food bank every week.

Live outside those areas? Check with Food Banks Mississauga to find your local food bank (or call 905-270-5589)

OUR IMPACT

What We Have Achieved in 2024 with Your Help

Shopping Visits
10 K
Active Volunteers
200 +
Lbs of Food Distributed
0 K
Meals Served in 2025
50 K+

Get Involved in Your Community

Find fulfillment by joining our community of volunteers, or support a neighbour today by making a donation.

OUR PARTNERS

Together We Stand

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Mississauga Board of Trade is a partner of The Compass Food Bank
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2025 Top 100 Charity
Food Banks Mississauga
OUR BLOG

Insights & Inspiration

Learn about the struggles of food insecurity and homelessness in Ontario, and what our community is doing to help.

JOIN US! SATURDAY JANUARY 31, 2026

Dancing for The Compass

This fund-raising event is now in its 19th year! We return to the Port Credit Legion, Br. 82 (upstairs), 35 Front St. N. in south Mississauga. An elevator is available. 

Tickets are $40.00/person and fewer than 50 tickets are left to buy!  Included is a snack buffet prepared by the Options Mississauga Culinary Program at 9:00pm. We will offer reserved seating. Doors open to the upper hall at 7:00pm, the band plays from 8:00pm to 12:00am. The bar accepts cash, debit and credit. Free coffee and tea. Fabulous raffle prizes-bring extra cash! 

Purchase tickets at Impressionable Gifts & Decor, 74 Lakeshore Rd. E., 905-271-8999 and by contacting Peter Toller at 905-274-6131 and toller@sympatico.ca.

The Compass Food Bank & Outreach Centre provides Help for Today and Hope for Tomorrow for individuals living in south Mississauga. We supply healthy and nutritious food for your neighbours in need, as well as support services and programs.