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Our 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 Served Significantly More People in 2023 Versus 2022

# 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

Food donations from the community are up 24%

Food Donated by the Community (lbs)

CHARITY INTELLIGENCE RECOGNITION

Your Support Makes Change Possible

Every dollar donated makes an immediate difference.

2024 TAX PROGRAM IMPACT

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

Total Returns for the 2023 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!

Are Registered to Receive Backpacks in 2024
350 students
Backpacks were Distributed in 2023
400
Backpacks Are Expected for 2025
550
2023 IMPACT IN NUMBERS

Learn How Your Contributions Have Made An Impact

1,023,613 lbs

of food was distributed

Goal for 2024: 1,400,000 lbs

1,749

People helped weekly

Goal for 2024: 2,300 people

41,237

Client visits to our food bank

Goal for 2024: 44,500 visits

69,650

Meals served from our kitchen

Goal for 2024: 84,240 meals

273

Income tax returns prepared

Goal for 2024: 340 tax returns

1,259

Individuals provided for during the Christmas Campaign

Goal for 2024: 3,350 individuals

430

backpacks full of school supplies distributed

Goal for 2024: 460 backpacks

62

Sets of winter clothing and supplies provided to clients experiencing homelessness

Goal for 2024: 73 sets

76

Children sent to summer camp, totaling 148 weeks

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.

2023 Annual Impact Report

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

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2023 Audited Financial Statements

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2022 Annual Impact Report

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

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2022 Audited Financial Statements

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2021 Annual Impact Report

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

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2021 Audited Financial Statements

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2020 Annual Impact Report

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

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2020 Audited Financial Statements

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2019 Annual Impact Report

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2019 Audited Financial Statements

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2018 Annual Impact Report

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2017 Annual Impact Report

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2016 Annual Impact Report

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2015 Annual Impact Report

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

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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. 

176

Housing Region of Peel Interactions

Goal for 2024: 210 Interactions

288

PAARC addiction assessments/referrals

Goal for 2024: 325 Interactions

259

SHIP housing interactions

Goal for 2024: 300 Interactions

157

Bloom/Wellfort harm reduction Hepatitis C interactions

Goal for 2024: 200 Interactions

16

Peel Outreach employment help

Goal for 2024: 45 Interactions

175

Homeless Health Peel unhoused nursing interactions

Goal for 2024: 220 Interactions

55

ID Clinic lost ID restoration interactions

Goal for 2023: 75 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.

45,534

Hours of volunteer time donated in 2022

Goal for 2024: 47,000 Volunteer Hours

400

Active volunteers at the end of 2023

Goal for 2024: 450 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.

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LEARN MORE ABOUT THE COMPASS

We are more than a Food Bank

Our Mission

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Our Programs & Services

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

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  • The Compass is a registered charity: Charitable Registration Number 86235 2754 RR0001
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