The Compass Food Bank | Help for Today, Hope for Tomorrow

612,465 pounds of food distributed in 2020

HELP FOR TODAY, HOPE FOR TOMORROW

PROVIDE FOOD TO FAMILIES

612,465 pounds of food distributed in 2020

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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Today

Make a difference in your community by donating funds or food.

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Donate Food

Make a difference in your community by donating funds or food.

Donate Funds

Donate Food

Current

Programs

& Services

Due to Covid-19, many of our programs have been suspended. Currently available programs are listed below.

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 via Zoom

Conducted online using Zoom, this program provides a space in which members can feel safe to discuss religion and worship. Program includes singing and prayer, sharing a theme from the Bible, and discussion.

Take out lunch at The Compass

Free take out lunch is available at The Compass, 310 Lakeshore Road W. Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon. See activity calendar for full dates and times.

Click Here for Client Activity Calendar

Other Ways to Get Involved

Order from our Amazon Wishlist

From nutritious breakfast bars to laundry detergents, donate our most needed items online.

Shop Wishlist

Become a volunteer

There are many ways to contribute by volunteering. Apply and you can be matched to your perfect role.

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Host a fundraiser online

Create your own campaign and inspire others to donate.

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Blog & News

Our Latest Blog Post

Volunteer Spotlight – Cindy Grindley

by Zelia | Oct 30, 2020 | All Posts

Happy Halloween everyone! It’s time for our volunteer spotlight once again, and this time we’ll be introducing Cindy Grindley. Cindy began volunteering with The Compass in May 2018. Cindy had been considering a few volunteer opportunities to find the one that suited...