The Compass Food Bank & Outreach Centre

11/02/2026

🎃 GOT EXTRA HALLOWEEN CANDY? SHARE THE SWEETNESS!

Wondering what to do with all those leftover Halloween treats after trick-or-treating? Don't let them go to waste, turn them into smiles for families in our community!

We welcome donations of unopened, individually wrapped Halloween treats and snacks. These extra goodies are a wonderful bonus for the children and families who visit The Compass each week.

DROP-OFF DETAILS:
What we accept: Unopened, individually wrapped candies, chocolates, and snack packs.
📍 Where: The Compass Food Bank – 427 Lakeshore Rd E, Mississauga
⏰ When: During our regular donation drop-off hours.

👉 Check our open hours before visiting at https://thecompass.ca

Thank you for spreading a little extra holiday joy to our neighbours!

11/01/2026

Thank you to our wonderful volunteers who spent yesterday at the Clarkson Village BIA Halloween in the Village!

11/01/2026

🎄 PLANNING A FESTIVE FOOD DRIVE THIS SEASON? WE’D LOVE TO PARTNER WITH YOU!

As we head into the festive season, schools, workplaces, neighbourhoods, and community groups across south Mississauga are coming together to support local families in need.

With nearly 2,000 neighbours turning to The Compass each week, your food drives make a vital impact in keeping our shelves stocked with healthy, essential items!

📋 IMPORTANT STEP BEFORE YOU DROP OFF:
If you are planning a food drive over the next month or two, please register your food drive and schedule a drop-off time in advance.

Registering ahead of time helps us:

🚚 Ensure our volunteer team is on-site and ready to receive and unload your generous donations.

📦 Provide you with our most up-to-date wish list and promotional support for your drive.

📍 Coordinate drop-offs smoothly at our location (427 Lakeshore Rd E, Mississauga).

🛒 MOST NEEDED ITEMS RIGHT NOW:
🔴 Pasta (Currently Out of Stock!)
Canned Salmon & Sardines
Cooking Oil & Condensed Milk
Size 6 Diapers & Baby Items
Hygiene Essentials (Toilet Paper, Toothpaste, Shampoo, Period Products)

Ready to host? Scan the QR code in the graphic or register your food drive today at:
👉 thecompass.ca/host-a-food-drive/

Thank you for bringing warmth, hope, and nourishment to our community this holiday season!

10/31/2026

🎃 HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM THE COMPASS! 👻

As trick-or-treaters fill the streets of south Mississauga tonight, let’s make sure every single child feels the warmth and magic of our community!

Did you know that 1 in 3 clients who rely on The Compass is a child?

For many local families struggling to cover basic necessities like rent and groceries, extras like Halloween costumes simply aren't always possible.

💙 A Gentle Reminder For Tonight:
When young trick-or-treaters come to your door tonight, whether they are wearing:
An elaborate costume
A simple homemade creation
Everyday clothes with no costume at all

Please offer them a big smile, a treat, and a warm "Happy Halloween!"

Every child deserves to feel included, loved, and celebrated by their neighbours. A small act of kindness tonight reassures our youngest community members that they are welcomed and supported just as they are.

Wishing everyone in south Mississauga a safe, joyful, and inclusive Halloween! 🎃

10/30/2026

Happy Halloween from The Compass Food Bank! Our volunteers and staff enjoyed handing out goodies and bringing smiles to our clients faces!

10/29/2026

Grateful for our kitchen volunteers who provide healthy meals to our clients 🥰

10/27/2026

A massive, heartfelt thank you to Puja and the wonderful team at Kaps Realty! They organized a community food drive and dropped off an incredible 648 lbs of non-perishable food to The Compass!

Generous community initiatives like this make an immediate difference on our shelves. With demand at an all-time high as we serve approx. 2,000 local neighbours every week, every single pound of food helps ensure local families have access to nutritious groceries and essential items.

Thank you, Kaps Realty, for stepping up and showing so much care for our South Mississauga community!

10/26/2026

🌱 500 LBS OF FRESH, HOME-GROWN PRODUCE! 🌱

What an incredible growing season it’s been at the Hillside Garden! Thanks to the unwavering dedication of our amazing volunteer gardeners, we harvested approximately 500 lbs of fresh, organically grown produce for our food bank this season! 🥬🥕✨

Our warehouse shelves were overflowing with a colorful, healthy bounty, including:
🫛 Crisp green and purple beans
🍆 Vibrant eggplants
🥕 Multi-coloured carrots & beets
🥬 Fresh kale & spicy radishes

💚 ROOTED IN COMMUNITY & DIGNITY
Access to fresh, nutrient-dense food makes a world of difference for the approx. 2,000 local neighbours who rely on The Compass every week. Having locally grown, fresh vegetables directly on our shelves ensures our clients receive nutritious, high-quality food chosen with care.

A massive, heartfelt THANK YOU to every single member of our dedicated garden team! Your hard work, green thumbs, and passion for helping others nourish our community in the most meaningful way.

📲 Want to learn more about our volunteer programs or community initiatives? Visit https://thecompass.ca to get involved!

10/26/2026

🗳️ YOUR VOICE MATTERS — VOTE TODAY! 🗳️

Today is Municipal Election Day in Mississauga!

Local leadership impacts the decisions, programs, and community support services that shape our neighbourhood every single day. Make your voice heard at the ballot box today to help build a stronger, more compassionate future for everyone in our community!

📍 Polls are open today!

Make a plan to cast your ballot before polls close tonight.

👉 Check your polling location and voter requirements at mississauga.ca/elections

10/24/2026

We urgently need 30 new monthly donors by November 30. Each week, 2,000 neighbours turn to The Compass Food Bank & Outreach Centre for food and one in three is a child.

Monthly gifts sustain us through the lean months and help us plan ahead, keeping food available when our neighbours need it.

Any amount makes a difference, and setting up your monthly gift is quick: Become a monthly donor. Click Here

Make monthly donations for nonprofits count. Support The Compass with a secure monthly donation for community support, fresh food, & essentials year-round.