By The Compass. June 30, 2026.
The Compass Food Bank & Outreach Centre is celebrating the 20th Annual Walk The Walk on Saturday, September 19, 2026. This community walk helps raise funds to provide food support, dignity, and hope for neighbours in south Mississauga facing food insecurity. Every week, more than 2,000 people rely on The Compass for food support, with 1 in 3 being children. Register, donate, share the poster, or invite your team to walk the walk.
This year marks a special milestone for The Compass Food Bank & Outreach Centre as we celebrate the 20th Annual Walk The Walk on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
For 20 years, Walk The Walk has brought people together to support neighbours facing food insecurity in south Mississauga. It is a day for families, local businesses, community partners, teams, and individuals to walk with purpose and help raise the funds needed to provide food, dignity, and hope.
Every week, more than 2,000 people rely on The Compass for food support, and 1 in 3 are children.
That is why this walk matters.
Registration is now open, and participants who register by July 15 are automatically entered into a draw to win one of three $100 gift cards.
Here are the key details:
Food insecurity is not always easy to see. It can affect a parent trying to stretch groceries until the next paycheque. It can affect a senior choosing between food and medication. It can affect a child who depends on community support to have enough to eat.
The Compass helps neighbours who are facing those difficult choices. Donations and fundraising efforts help provide food assistance, meals, programs, and a welcoming place where people are treated with dignity.
Walk The Walk is one way the community can respond together.
When you register, donate, or help promote the event, you are helping The Compass to continue to support local families, children, seniors, and individuals who don’t have enough food to eat.
Supporting Walk The Walk helps The Compass raise funds for the programs and services that neighbours depend on throughout the year.
Your support can help provide:
This is why local food bank donations matter. They stay close to home and help people in the community directly.
Walk The Walk also helps raise awareness. Every team that registers, every poster that gets shared, and every social post helps more people understand the need and take action.
Walk The Walk is built for the whole community.
You can walk with your family. You can register with coworkers. You can bring together a church group, school group, sports team, neighbourhood group, or local business team or you can join as an individual.
It is also a meaningful way for organizations to show community support. Businesses can invite employees to register, share the event with customers, or post the flyer in a visible place. Churches and community groups can share the poster with members and encourage teams to walk together.
If people are searching for “fundraising walks near me,” “food bank fundraiser in Mississauga,” or “how to support a local food bank,” Walk The Walk is a meaningful way to get involved.
“As a first-time walker, I wasn’t sure what to expect, but the experience exceeded every expectation. The sense of community, the enthusiasm of the participants, and knowing that every step helped provide food and support to local families made it incredibly rewarding. I’ll definitely be back this year and would encourage anyone to join us.”
“My granddaughter loved the walk, and our dog was thrilled to be included too! It was such a welcoming, family-friendly event with a wonderful atmosphere. Knowing that we were spending a beautiful day together while helping local families access healthy food made it even more special. We can’t wait to come back this year.”
“Walk The Walk is a powerful reminder that no one has to face food insecurity alone. When our community walks together, shares the event, and donates, it helps us continue offering food, dignity, and hope to neighbours who need support.”
We are asking community partners, churches, local businesses, and organizations to help make the 20th Annual Walk The Walk the biggest and most impactful yet.
You can help today by:
Every share helps more people see the event. Every flyer helps someone learn how to register. Every registration helps build momentum. Every donation helps provide food assistance and community support.
There are three simple ways to help:
Join us on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Register by July 15 and you will automatically be entered to win one of three $100 gift cards. Register here!
If you cannot attend, you can still support local food assistance by making a donation. Donate here!
Share the poster on social media, send it to your team, add it to your bulletin board, or ask your organization to help spread the word.
A simple share can help someone else discover the event, register, donate, or invite others to join.
What is Walk The Walk?
Walk The Walk is an annual community fundraiser hosted by The Compass Food Bank & Outreach Centre. It raises funds to support food assistance, meals, programs, and community support for people facing food insecurity in south Mississauga.
When is Walk The Walk 2026?
This year, Walk The Walk takes place on Saturday, September 19, 2026. This year marks the 20th Annual Walk The Walk.
How do I register for Walk The Walk?
Registration is now open. Participants who register by July 15 are automatically entered to win one of three $100 gift cards.
Register here: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/the-compass/p2p/Walk2026/
Can local businesses and churches help promote the walk?
Yes. Local businesses, churches, schools, and community organizations can help by sharing the event poster, displaying the flyer, encouraging people to register, and forming teams.
Can I donate if I cannot attend?
Yes. If you cannot attend, you can still support The Compass by making a donation: https://thecompass.ca/donate-funds/#donateonline
Why should I support a local food bank fundraiser?
Supporting a local food bank fundraiser helps keep your impact close to home. Your registration, donation, or promotion helps The Compass provide food support and community care for neighbours in Mississauga.
Walk The Walk is about more than one day. It is about showing up for neighbours who need food, dignity, and hope.
Every week, more than 2,000 people rely on The Compass for food support, and 1 in 3 are children. With the help of walkers, donors, volunteers, churches, businesses, and community partners, we can continue meeting urgent needs in Mississauga.
Please help us make our 20th Walk our biggest and most impactful yet.
Register today. Share the poster. Invite your team. Encourage your community to take part.
For questions, please contact walk@thecompass.ca
To donate, visit: https://thecompass.ca/donate-funds/#donateonline
