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See the latest Compass Announcements below. Click on any flyer for further details.
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One-Time $500 Canada Housing Benefit
The Government of Canada is providing a one-time payment of $500 to lower-income renters to help with the cost of rent. Apply through CRA My Account. Applications close on March 31, 2023. For more information and how to apply, visit canada.ca/one-time-housing-benefit.
Cousin’s Market Receives Acknowledgement for Community Involvement
Click here to learn more about how Cousin’s Market supported our “Hope to Go” clients in 2021 and 2022. Thank you and bravo Cousin’s Market!
Make A Difference in A Hungry Neighbor’s Life: Host a Food Drive
Hosting a food drive is a fun and engaging way to support your hungry neighbours in need of healthy and nutritious food. Click here to learn more!
Get The Compass Cookbook!
The Compass Cookbook “All Roads Lead To Good Food” is a Compass volunteer masterpiece of love. It’s the best $20 you can spend as 100% of the proceeds goes directly to The Compass to purchase healthy and nutritious food for our clients and their families. Click here to buy now.
We’ve Been Honoured!
We’ve Been Honoured!
View the 2021 Impact Report
See how your hard work, engagement and donations have made a positive impact in the last year. Click to view the report.
Our Mission
Together, we provide help for today and hope for tomorrow. We provide a safe and welcoming place for people to come for help. We offer immediate assistance with food, then work with clients offering practical and spiritual support to the challenges that often come along with a low income.
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Make a difference in your community by donating funds or food.
Make a difference in your community by donating funds or food.
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Food Distribution
If you are living in Mississauga within the postal codes L5E, L5G, L5H or L5J and are in need of food for yourself and/or your family we can help on a weekly basis.
Refresh now in Person AND in Zoom
This program provides a safe space where individuals can explore, seek and ask real questions about God, faith, life struggles, and Jesus Christ.
The goal is to offer encouragement, hope and strength, fellowship, prayer and mentoring.
Lunch at The Compass
Free sit down or take out lunch is available at The Compass, 427 Lakeshore Rd East Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon. See activity calendar for full dates and times.
Other Ways to Get Involved
Order from our Amazon Wishlist
From nutritious breakfast bars to laundry detergents, donate our most needed items online.
Become a volunteer
There are many ways to contribute by volunteering. Apply and you can be matched to your perfect role.
Host a fundraiser online
Create your own campaign and inspire others to donate.
Blog & News
Our Latest Blog Post
Volunteer Impact: A Case Study on Transitioning to The Compass’ Current Volunteer Management Software
Case Study Background: Founded by a group of local Christian Churches in 2002, The Compass is a food bank based in Mississauga, Canada, with a focus on providing a safe and welcoming place for people in need of food and spiritual support. Over the years, operations...
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We are a Food Bank & Outreach Centre located in and serving South Mississauga
Find Us Elsewhere
The Compass is a registered charity: Charitable Registration Number 86235 2754 RR0001 (registered as Lakeshore Community Outreach Centre Inc)
We are a Food Bank & Outreach Centre located in and serving South Mississauga
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Contact Us
905-274-9309
info@thecompass.ca
427 Lakeshore Rd East
Mississauga ON L5G 1H8