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You Turned Steps Into Hope – Thank You!

On September 20th, 2025, over 300 people came together at Church of St. Mark in Mineola – and from across the globe – to Walk the Walk for The Compass Food Bank & Outreach Centre.

Participants joined us in person and virtually from as far as British Columbia, Malta, Portugal, England, and Nova Scotia, reminding us that compassion knows no borders.

Our heartfelt thanks go to Church of St. Mark for their continued support and for opening their beautiful grounds to us year after year. We are also deeply grateful to our incredible 2025 Walk Sponsors (pictured above) – events like this simply wouldn’t be possible without you.

Donations are still coming in, and we will share the final total in early to mid-October.

Save the date: Our 20th Anniversary Walk the Walk will take place Saturday, September 19th, 2026 – and it will be one to remember!

Why Walk?

Every step taken helps us purchase essential food and hygiene items for those in need. Our goal this year is to raise $150,000, which will provide crucial support to the 2,200 individuals—including 725 children—who rely on The Compass Food Bank each week.

You can still donate to help us reach our 2025 Walk goal.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

Our Amazing Sponsors for This Year's Walk!

Event Highlights

Be Part of the Movement

In 2024, over 300 participants joined us—ranging from toddlers in strollers to seniors in their 80’s—and we raised an incredible $176,000, covering seven weeks of food for our clients. This year, we’re aiming to continue that momentum and invite you to be a part of it! Dogs on leashes are welcome.

How You Can Get Involved Next Year

Let’s walk together to support our community! 

For more information, visit The Compass Food Bank’s website or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and X (formerly Twitter).

Every step matters. Every dollar counts. See you next year, at our 20th Anniversary Walk the Walk!

Every step matters. Every Dollar Counts. See you next year, at the 20th Anniversary Walk the Walk!

WALK THE WALK 2024

Highlights from 2024

The 18th Annual Walk The Walk For The Compass was held on Saturday September 21st, 2024. Thank you to everyone who Walked with us, donated, or volunteered alongside us - we appreciate you!

The 18th Annual Walk The Walk for the Compass Food Bank & Outreach Centre held on Saturday, September 21st, 2024 raised an incredible $176,000—surpassing our goal by an astounding $36,000! This achievement would not have been possible without the unwavering support of our community, wonderful sponsors, and the many generous donors who contributed to this event. We are deeply grateful to each and every one of you for walking with us, both in spirit and in action.

Your contributions will go a long way in helping The Compass Food Bank provide food, hygiene items, and hot meals to those experiencing food insecurity and homelessness in our community. The funds raised will help sustain us until mid-November, ensuring that we can continue supporting the 2,200 individuals, including 725 children, who rely on us every week.

Walk The Walk is more than just a fundraiser—it’s a lifeline for families and individuals struggling to make ends meet. It brings us together in solidarity, demonstrating that, as a community, we care deeply about those who are most vulnerable.

Thank you to our amazing sponsors, volunteers, and participants. Together, we’re making a real difference in the lives of those who need it most. Every step matters, and every dollar counts!

THE IMPACT OF THE 2024 WALK WAS IMMEDIATE

You raised $176,000 that was used to purchase nutritious food & hygiene products for people in need.

Join us for the walk!  Saturday September 21st, 2024

Donations gratefully accepted throughout the year

FAQ'S

Frequently Asked Questions

Check out this Q&A and learn more about The Walk at The Compass. If you have any further questions, please email us at info@thecompass.ca.

Because 2,200 individuals, including 725 children, rely on The Compass Food Bank weekly for food support. This fundraiser helps purchase food, hygiene items, and essential services for people in crisis. Help us reach our $150,000 goal. Donate Now!

Absolutely! You can: donate funds to The Walk Charity Event or sponsor a participant or team, donate monthly to make a lasting impact. Every donation counts. Donate funds today!

Food insecurity is rising, and more families are turning to The Compass than ever before.
We serve 2,200 people each week and we need your help to keep going.
Your gift = groceries, dignity, and hope. Be a Champion for Hunger Relief. Donate Now!

Hit the Register button on our event page to sign up solo or start a team.
Early birds get a Welcome Kit with a t-shirt and fun surprises!

Already registered? Multiply your impact: Donate Funds.

Thank You To Our 2024 Sponsors
Southdown-Dental-Logo

Southdown Dental

Is our Event Lead sponsor

Port Credit Community Foundation Logo

Port Credit Community Foundation

Is our Water Stations/First Aid Station/Banner Sponsor

HF Sinclair logo

HF Sinclair

Formerly Petro Can Lubricants

is our Registration sponsor

Khatambakhsh-Real-Estate-Team-logo

Khatambakhsh

Real Estate Team

is our Kids Zone sponsor

Mario's BBQ

Is our BBQ sponsor

Tile-olutions

Tile Solutions

Is our Welcome Kits sponsor

Alpha-Marketing-International

Alpha Marketing International

Is our Walk t-shirts sponsor

Atlas-Care

AtlasCare Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical

Is our Walk bibs sponsor

Twas-the-bite-before-Christmas-Logo

T'was the Bite Before Christmas

is our Food Tent sponsor

Seamless Rightsizing

Anuja Pereira - Seamless Rightsizing

Is our Road Signs sponsor

Sponsorship opportunities for the 19th Annual Walk The Walk open in spring 2025

Sponsorship is not as expensive as you may think. If you or a group you know of would like to become a sponsor, please ask them to contact Melinda at walk@thecompass.ca.

Early Bird Winners!

Winners of the random draw:

Belinda B., Lisa T., Cindy G. 

Each won a $100 gift card to some fabulous local restaurants

Stay Tuned

2025 walk information will be updated as we get closer to the date

Questions?

Please don't hesitate to email Melinda at walk@thecompass.ca

WALK THE WALK 2024

Gallery

Show everyone the fun you had in years past!  Post your photos on your social media and tag The Compass or email your pictures to walk@thecompass.ca.

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