Compass, The

Food Bank and Outreach Centre


Description

Food bank -- weekly food bank order pickups Monday, Wednesday, Friday (order online or call to place order; drop in orders also available)

  • food including halal, vegetarian options and pet food
  • diapers and formula for families with age appropriate children

Community Meals -- Monday--Friday during hours open

Community -- programs including Men's Group, Women's Group


Employment -- job search assistance and resume/interview preparation

Information and referral services -- assistance in accessing resources in the community help to access benefits, housing, eviction prevention, addictions counselling and referrals to drug rehabilitation, free or low-cost furniture, clothing, eye-glasses, harm reduction supplies

  • can refer externally, but many providers offer service on site such the Regeneration ID clinic, Service Canada, Bloom Clinic, Region of Peel, SHIP, Family Services of Peel, and PAARC - see separate listings

Member of the Mississauga Food Bank

Eligibility
Food bank -- residents living in postal codes beginning with L5E, L5G, L5H, L5J and those experiencing homelessness
Other programs open to all
Application Process
Drop in during food bank hours to register or register
To place food bank order go online, call or drop in during food bank hours
Documents Required
Food bank - proof of address and identification for each family member
Office
905-274-9309
Web Site
https://thecompass.ca
Email
[email protected]
Mailing Address
427 Lakeshore Rd E
Mississauga, ON, L5G 1H8
Canada
Languages
English
Contact
Trish Trapani, Operations Manager
Fees
None
Topic(s)
Social Media
Agency Information
View Agency Profile
Copyright
Findhelp Information Services
Last Updated On
March 25, 2026
Last Verified On
May 9, 2025
Address
427 Lakeshore Rd E
Mississauga, ON, L5G 1H8
Cross street: Lakeshore Rd E and Enola Ave
Open in Google Maps
Accessibility
Fully accessible
Hours of Operation
Mon
9:30 am to 7:00 pm
Tue
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Wed
9:30 am to 5:00 pm
Thu
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Fri
9:30 am to 5:00 pm
Food bank Mon 9:30 am-7 pm, Wed, Fri 9:30-5 pm
Drop in Tue, Thu 10 am-1 pm
Community meals Mon 9:30-7 pm, Tue, 10 am-1 pm; Wed, Thu 10 am-5 pm, Fri 9:30-5 pm, kitchen closes half hour before building closed
Visit website for other programs and services
Service Area(s)
Mississauga