Nov 1 - Dec 19
$130,000
For many, the holiday season is a time filled with warmth, love, and joy. But for families and individuals experiencing food insecurity and homelessness, it can be a season of added stress and hardship.
At The Compass Food Bank & Outreach Centre, our “Spread The Joy” Christmas campaign aims to lighten this burden by raising money to provide Walmart Gift Cards to our clients, giving them the dignity of choice in what they buy for their families.
This simple yet powerful gesture allowed families to choose the food they wanted for their holiday table and the gifts they could give their children.
Were provided for during the Christmas Campaign
Check out this Q&A and learn more about Donations at The Compass. If you have any further questions, please email us at melinda@thecompass.ca.
We do not collect physical gift cards for this campaign. We accept funds donation so we can buy Walmart gift cards in bulk so families can choose food and essentials with dignity.
Absolutely. Monthly donations provide steady monthly support beyond the season. Your first month can still count toward the holiday goal.
Watch the progress bar on this page. We post updates and highlights throughout Nov 3 - Dec 19.
Yes, we use encrypted payment processing and follow strict privacy practices. Your data is never sold.
The campaign runs from Nov 3 - Dec 19 with goal to receive $130,000. Give early so we can purchase Christmas gift cards and distribute support before the holidays.
Make a donation through our online donation form on the Spread The Joy page.
Send an e-transfer to treasurer@thecompass.ca.
* Please write Spread The Joy Campaign in the comments along with your full name, address, phone number for a tax receipt.
Drop-off a cash donation at The Compass. Please write Spread The Joy Campaign on your envelope.
Donate to The Compass by mailing a cheque to our address: 427 Lakeshore Rd E, Mississauga, ON L5G 1H8 .
* Please write Spread The Joy Campaign on your cheque.
