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February 2026 Community Newsletter

Explore The Compass Food Bank’s February 2026 Community Newsletter. The Compass’ 84K Meals of Hope. Dancing for the Compass. Our Famous Salad Dressing Recipe. Grant Writers Needed. Spread the Joy. And More!

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Spring 2025 Community Newsletter

Explore The Compass Food Bank’s Spring 2025 Community Newsletter. A Welcome Neighbour with a Big Heart. Inside the Warehouse. Summer BBQs start June 5th – We Need Your Help! Meet our Summer Team. Client Services. Current On-Site Agency Partners. And More!

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Trish Tapani

The Compass Appoints First Executive Director

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Trish Trapani as our first Executive Director, effective November 1, 2025. The Compass Food Bank & Outreach Centre has experienced tremendous growth, and this appointment will help position this organization for long-term success. Learn more about Trish and our deep commitment to our community.

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How you can help us face the tidal wave of demand

Not only has food bank use risen for the eighth consecutive year, but major food banks have had challenges meeting their Thanksgiving fundraising goals this year. Food banks cannot keep pace with this “tidal wave” of demand as even donors from previous seasons have become clients themselves. Read more about how you can help today.

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This Thanksgiving, Help Us Feed Your Neighbours in Need

This Thanksgiving, you can have a meaningful impact in your community by helping us provide for those in need. We’re currently facing a sizable deficit, and the demand for our services continues to grow. See how donations of $25, $50, $100, $150 can help your community.

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One Million Food Bank Visitors in One Year

Food bank use is becoming the norm for people who are squeezed by the high cost of rent or the inadequate amount of Ontario Works ($733) and Ontario Disability Benefit payments ($1362). Feed Ontario’s recent report highlights the prevalence and food bank use due to the constant increases in the cost of living.

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