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Community Support: The Compass Food Bank Impact

At The Compass Food Bank, we believe in the power of community to transform lives.

Learn about how your contributions allowed us to provide help for today and hope for tomorrow as well as improve the overall well-being of our community. Learn more about the changes we’ve achieved together and see how your generosity is creating a brighter future for everyone. Thank you for being an essential part of this journey.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

We Continue to Serve the Growing Demand in Our Community

Individuals served has decreased by 4%

Individuals Served

# of food bank visits for food has increased by 12%

Food Bank Visits

Food distribution to our clients has decreased by 5%

Food Distributed (lbs)

# of households served has increased by 71%

Households Served

# of new households has increased by 87%

New Households

Individuals served has increased by 63%

Individuals Served

# of food bank visits for food has increased by 63%

Food Bank Visits

Food distribution to our clients has increased by 45%

Food Distributed (lbs)

Food donations from the community are up 24%

Food Donated by the Community (lbs)

CELEBRATING ACHIEVEMENTS

Your Support Makes Change Possible

Every dollar donated truly makes a difference.

2024 TAX PROGRAM IMPACT

We had a huge impact with our low income tax program this year!

Total Returns for the 2024 Tax Year

$ 1089400

Total Number of Tax Returns

300

Increase # of Tax Retruns Completed vs. Last Year

0 %

2024 AGENCY PARTNERS

We have a growing number on-site agency partners!

Of Onsite Service to 558 Individuals This Year

300 hours

Increase # of Agency Partners from 2023

0 %

Increase # of Partners in 2025 Expected

0 %

2024 CHILDREN'S CAMP

We helped send kids to camp this summer!

Went to Camp this Summer

20 children

Of Camp Fun

80 weeks

Expected Increase Of Participants in 2025

0 %

2024 BACK TO SCHOOL

We've helped more kids start the school year right!

Received Backpacks & Supplies in 2024

350 students

Students Supported Were

4 to 4 years old

Backpacks Are Expected for 2025

550

2024 IMPACT IN NUMBERS

Learn How Your Contributions Have Made An Impact

972,035 lbs

of food was distributed

Goal for 2025: 1,137,281 lbs

1,749

People helped weekly

Goal for 2024: 2,300 people

46,111

Client visits to our food bank

Goal for 2025: 53,950 visits

71,624

Meals served from our kitchen

Goal for 2025: 83,800 meals

313

Income tax returns prepared

Goal for 2025: 366 tax returns

1,443

Households provided for during the Christmas Campaign

Goal for 2025: 1,688 households

452

Children received backpacks & school supplies

Goal for 2025: 529 children

69

Individuals experiencing homelessness were provided winter clothing & supplies

Goal for 2025: 81 individuals

52

Children sent to summer camp, totaling 97 weeks

Goal for 2025: 61 children

ANNUAL REPORTS &
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Our Impact is Growing

Learn more about The Compass and the impact of your support by reading one of the reports below.

2024 Annual Impact Report

Find out what we accomplished with the help of our community in 2024.

2024 Audited Financial Statements

COMING SOON – our 2024 financials.

2023 Annual Impact Report

Find out what we accomplished with the help of our community in 2023.

2023 Audited Financial Statements

See our 2023 financials.

2022 Annual Impact Report

Find out what we accomplished with the help of our community in 2022.

2022 Audited Financial Statements

See our 2023 financials.

2021 Annual Impact Report

Find out what we accomplished with the help of our community in 2021.

2021 Audited Financial Statements

See our 2021 financials.

2020 Annual Impact Report

Find out what we accomplished with the help of our community in 2020.

2020 Audited Financial Statements

See our 2020 financials.

2019 Annual Impact Report

Find out what we accomplished with the help of our community in 2019.

2019 Audited Financial Statements

See our 2019 financials.

2018 Annual Impact Report

Find out what we accomplished with the help of our community in 2018.

2017 Annual Impact Report

Find out what we accomplished with the help of our community in 2017.

2016 Annual Impact Report

Find out what we accomplished with the help of our community in 2016.

2015 Annual Impact Report

Find out what we accomplished with the help of our community in 2015.

2024 AT A GLANCE

Client Interactions with Onsite Agencies

Here at the Compass, we are more than just a food bank and strive to provide help for today and hope for tomorrow in all aspects of life. See how we helped our clients beyond providing food.

181

Housing Region of Peel Interactions

Goal for 2025: 212 Interactions

121

PAARC addiction assessments/referrals

Goal for 2025: 142 Interactions

228

SHIP housing interactions

Goal for 2025: 228 Interactions

159

Bloom/Wellfort harm reduction Hepatitis C interactions

Goal for 2025: 186 Interactions

51

ID Clinic lost ID restoration interactions

Goal for 2025: 60 Interactions

121

Homeless Health Peel unhoused nursing interactions

Goal for 2025: 142 Interactions

16

Peel Outreach employment help

Goal for 2024: 45 Interactions

OUR VOLUNTEER IMPACT

Volunteers are the backbone of The Compass

With the small part-time staff in place, it’s the volunteers who had the biggest impact in feeding and supporting clients.

49,543

Hours of volunteer time donated in 2024

Goal for 2025: 57,965 Volunteer Hours

438

Active volunteers at the end of 2024

Goal for 2025: 512 Volunteers

2023 Volunteer Hours Breakdown

49,543

Hours of volunteer time donated in 2024

Goal for 2025: 57,965 Volunteer Hours

438

Active volunteers at the end of 2024

Goal for 2025: 512 Volunteers

2023 Volunteer Hours Breakdown

Get Involved in Your Community

Find fulfillment by joining our community of volunteers, hosting a food drive or supporting a neighbour today by making a donation.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE COMPASS

We are more than a Food Bank

Our Mission

Learn more about our mission to provide help for today and hope for tomorrow.

Our Programs & Services

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

We are a food bank and community outreach centre located in and serving South Mississauga within the postal codes L5E, L5G, L5H and L5J.

If you need food, we're here to help. Order groceries for pickup and enjoy free meals at our kitchen.

Need Support?

Every meal makes a difference. Start donating food or make a monetary donation today.

How to Give

Find meaning and build lasting relationships in our volunteer programs.

Get Involved

We provide people with food and a safe, welcoming community.

About

Community Support: The Compass Food Bank Impact

At The Compass Food Bank, we believe in the power of community to transform lives.

We Continue to Serve the Growing Demand in Our Community

Individuals served has decreased by 4%

Individuals Served

# of food bank visits for food has increased by 12%

Food Bank Visits

Food distribution to our clients has decreased by 5%

Food Distributed (lbs)

# of households served has increased by 71%

Households Served

# of new households has increased by 87%

New Households

Individuals served has increased by 63%

Individuals Served

# of food bank visits for food has increased by 63%

Food Bank Visits

Food distribution to our clients has increased by 45%

Food Distributed (lbs)

Food donations from the community are up 24%

Food Donated by the Community (lbs)

Your Support Makes Change Possible

We had a huge impact with our low income tax program this year!

We have a growing number on-site agency partners!

We helped send kids to camp this summer!

We've helped more kids start the school year right!

Learn How Your Contributions Have Made An Impact

972,035 lbs

1,749

46,111

71,624

313

1,443

452

69

52

Our Impact is Growing

2024 Annual Impact Report

2024 Audited Financial Statements

2023 Annual Impact Report

2023 Audited Financial Statements

2022 Annual Impact Report

2022 Audited Financial Statements

2021 Annual Impact Report

2021 Audited Financial Statements

2020 Annual Impact Report

2020 Audited Financial Statements

2019 Annual Impact Report

2019 Audited Financial Statements

2018 Annual Impact Report

2017 Annual Impact Report

2016 Annual Impact Report

2015 Annual Impact Report

Client Interactions with Onsite Agencies

181

121

228

159

51

121

16

Volunteers are the backbone of The Compass

49,543

438

2023 Volunteer Hours Breakdown

49,543

438

2023 Volunteer Hours Breakdown

Get Involved in Your Community

We are more than a Food Bank

Our Mission

Our Programs & Services