The Compass Food Bank & Outreach Centre never goes door-to-door asking for donations
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See the latest Compass Announcements below. Click on any flyer for further details.
To view a list of the current most needed items click the button below.
June Food Drive
Classes will be out for the summer and that means an end to school breakfast and lunch programs for children in need. We see an increase in need and families coming through our doors at the same time during the summer that donations decrease. Unlike Christmas when donations flow, the summer gets “lost in the shuffle” of families going on vacation and enjoying time off.
Our shelves are running very low as the number of people in south Mississauga who are experiencing food insecurity and homelessness rise. The Compass is reaching out to the community to host food drives to help fill our shelves with healthy and nutritious food and hygiene products to carry us through the summer months. Click on the poster and register your food drive. We are extremely grateful for your support.
Walk the Walk
The 16th Annual Walk the Walk for The Compass takes place in-person on Saturday September 17th. Click the image above for more information or to register.
The Compass Kitchen is Now Open!
The Compass kitchen will now be open during market hours to serve snacks, donated meals, tea & coffee. Drop by to enjoy some treats.
We’ve Been Honoured!
The Compass Food Bank is honoured to learn we are included in Charity Intelligence Canada’s Top 10 Charities for demonstrating impact. Click to learn more.
View the 2021 Impact Report
See how your hard work, engagement and donations have made a positive impact in the last year. Click to view the report.
Discover Compass Connect, our program to re-connect clients, staff & volunteers.
Join The Compass Refresh on Zoom.
Our Mission
Together, we provide help for today and hope for tomorrow. We provide a safe and welcoming place for people to come for help. We offer immediate assistance with food, then work with clients offering practical and spiritual support to the challenges that often come along with a low income.
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Make a difference in your community by donating funds or food.
Make a difference in your community by donating funds or food.
Current
Programs
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Food Distribution
If you are living in Mississauga within the postal codes L5E, L5G, L5H or L5J and are in need of food for yourself and/or your family we can help on a weekly basis.
Refresh via Zoom
Conducted online using Zoom, this program provides a space in which members can feel safe to discuss religion and worship. Program includes singing and prayer, sharing a theme from the Bible, and discussion.
Lunch at The Compass
Free sit down or take out lunch is available at The Compass, 427 Lakeshore Rd East Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon. See activity calendar for full dates and times.
Other Ways to Get Involved
Order from our Amazon Wishlist
From nutritious breakfast bars to laundry detergents, donate our most needed items online.
Become a volunteer
There are many ways to contribute by volunteering. Apply and you can be matched to your perfect role.
Host a fundraiser online
Create your own campaign and inspire others to donate.
Blog & News
Our Latest Blog Post
The Compass Provides Hope-To-Go
Hope-To-Go is an exciting Compass program that provides lunches for souls in need of a meal on Tuesdays and Thursdays when The Compass Market is closed. Managed by long-time Compass volunteer, Cathy Hetherman, Hope-To-Go provided 8,000 meals to our south Mississauga...
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We are a Food Bank & Outreach Centre located in and serving South Mississauga
Find Us Elsewhere
The Compass is a registered charity: Charitable Registration Number 86235 2754 RR0001 (registered as The Lakeshore Community Outreach Centre Inc)
We are a Food Bank & Outreach Centre located in and serving South Mississauga
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905-274-9309
info@thecompass.ca
427 Lakeshore Rd East
Mississauga ON L5G 1H8