About

Since 2002, The Compass Food Bank & Outreach Centre has been a vital lifeline for individuals and families in south Mississauga and demand has never been higher, with 1 in 13 Mississauga residents now relying on food banks. Each week, The Compass provides groceries through its food bank, serves more than 1,700 free meals, and connects people to programs and referrals that help address the challenges of living on a low income. In 2024 alone, The Compass supported 6,321 individuals with 972,035 pounds of food. To learn more visit www.thecompass.ca.

Some highlights of our services:

Weekly Groceries
Clients can use our services weekly and place orders over the phone or online. This helps us better assist those facing food insecurity and offer long-term solutions.

A Focus on Community
Ensuring a safe and welcoming environment is our top priority. To enhance the client experience, we offer full meals or coffee during their weekly shopping trips.

Building Connections
Clients can find support and build deep connections through our Men’s group, Women’s group, Refresh, and Films & Fellowship programs.

A Range of Resources
Every client’s situation is unique, so our Client Services staff and volunteers share a range of community resources for help with mental health, addiction, homelessness, and more

Additional Assistance
We help clients with tax returns and finding social assistance. Since many clients are also experiencing homelessness, we provide haircuts, showers, and laundry services too.