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Host a Food Drive: Support Community

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Get Involved as a Community

Learn more about how to host a food drive or fundraiser and bring your community together for a great cause.

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Food insecurity is at an all-time high in our community of south Mississauga. Every day, new clients come to The Compass Food Bank & Outreach Centre seeking support.

HOST A FOOD DRIVE

Be Part of the Hunger Solution

Hosting a food drive is a community-driven way to support individuals and families experiencing food insecurity. Help fill The Compass Food Bank shelves so no one goes hungry.

Register below to host a food drive or contact us at info@thecompass.ca so we can work together to help you make your food drive a success. 

Thank you for supporting The Compass Food Bank and supporting your community.

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The Compass Food Bank provides healthy and nutritious groceries to over 2,200 individuals each week.

1 in 3 individuals who rely on The Compass for food are children.

“The rapid rate of inflation, coupled with rising rental costs, is driving people who were already living precariously close to the edge, off that edge.”

(The HungerCount Survey, June 2024)

WONDERING WHAT TO DONATE?

This Month's Most Needed Items

Our clients have diverse needs, so we’ve put together a list of our most needed items to help guide you. Your donations will make a huge impact. Thank you.

Food Items Needed

  • Baby Food
  • Baked Beans
  • Canned Beans
  • Canned Fruit
  • Canned Meat
  • Canned Tomatoes
  • Canned Vegetables
  • Evaporated Milk
  • Instant Oatmeal
  • Mac & Cheese
  • Pasta Sauce
  • Soup
  • Tea

Personal Hygiene & Baby Items Needed

  • Bar Soap
  • Deodorant
  • Toothbrushes
  • Toothpaste
  • Shampoo
  • Razors
  • Laundry Pods
  • Feminine Hygiene Products

Food Items Needed

  • Pasta / Pasta Sauce
  • Canned Tomatoes
  • Tomato Sauce
  • Kraft Dinner
  • Tuna / Salmon
  • Peanut Butter
  • Canned Beans
  • Canned Vegetables
  • Canned Fruit
  • Instant Oatmeal
  • Canned Soup
  • Granola Bars
  • Kids Juice Boxes
  • Dog / Cat Food

Personal Hygiene & Baby Items Needed

  • Toothpaste
  • Toothbrushes
  • Bar Soap
  • Body Wash
  • Shampoo / Conditioner
  • Diapers Size 5 and 6
  • Pull Ups Size 3 - 4 T
  • Tampons
  • Feminine Hygiene Pads (Light / Heavy)
  • Incontinence Pads
  • Ensure / Boost
FAQ'S

Frequently Asked Questions

Check out this Q&A and learn more about hosting a food drive at The Compass. If you have any further questions, please email us at info@thecompass.ca.

Absolutely! Corporate teams, schools, and community groups can make a huge impact. Turn it into a friendly competition!

Get involved today! Register a Food Drive or email info@thecompass.ca.

Both help, but money goes further!
1. $1 = Multiple meals (we buy in bulk!)
2. Supports fresh produce & proteins
3. Covers food shortages when donations run low

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