Food Banks Mississauga

How much do you know about the history of Thanksgiving in Canada? 🍁

The purpose and practice of celebrating Thanksgiving has changed over the years, but gratitude and giving back remains at the heart of this holiday. We discuss the past and present of Thanksgiving over on our blog — check it out here:

Thanksgiving Then, Thanksgiving Today | Food Banks Mississauga Learn more and celebrate the traditions of Thanksgiving past and present while showing your gratitude by giving back to the Thanksgiving Drive!

Today, we want to thank The Hylcan Foundation! ❤️ Not only did we receive a $7,500 grant from them this past year, but they also have supported us every year since 2018. They’ve granted us a total of $45,000 – the equivalent of food for 45,000 meals! 🫑🥖🍓Thank you, Hylcan Foundation, for your continued support to provide healthy food to neighbours living with food insecurity!

We’re looking for a dedicated Food Sorting Volunteer Leads to join our team. If you're passionate about community service, love organizing, and enjoy working with volunteers, this role is for you!

As a Food Sorting Volunteer Lead, you'll play a key role in guiding and assisting volunteers in food sorting activities and supporting various operations around the warehouse. Ready to make a difference and help those in need?

Apply now:

Food Sorting Volunteer Leader | Food Banks Mississauga Become a Food Sorting Volunteer Leader and lead and support volunteers to ensure neighbours in need get healthy and appropriate food.

Are you up for a challenge?

List 10 things you’re thankful for this Thanksgiving season, and then donate 10 dollars to Food Banks Mississauga for every item on your list!

Each $10 donation will provide food for 10 meals for folks in Mississauga who are struggling to put food on the table. Through our network of 60+ agency members across the city, your neighbours experiencing food insecurity will receive nutritious food for themselves and their families.

We believe the best way to show gratitude is by giving back! Join the 10 for 10 challenge by making your donation here: foodbanksmississauga.ca/thanksgiving 🍂🍁

The Thanksgiving Drive is proudly sponsored by Keurig Dr Pepper Canada.

Happy 1st Birthday to us, Food Banks Mississauga!! 🎂🎈

Although as an organization we’ve been around for almost 40 years, today we’re celebrating one whole year as Food Banks Mississauga. We launched our new name last year to better represent our position as the food banking network leader in Mississauga and to show how our work goes beyond just one organization.

One year as Food Banks Mississauga also means one more year of your generous support for our neighbours experiencing food insecurity. With 8% of our city using food banks in our network, your support is more crucial than ever. Thank you.

This morning, Feed Ontario joined by Food Banks Canada and other food banks across Ontario, held a press conference at our warehouse to call attention to new record-breaking numbers on food bank usage across Ontario.

With over 1 million people in Ontario visiting a food bank, Carolyn Stewart (CEO of Feed Ontario) asked: “When did we start accepting that people going hungry is OK? That it's OK for some to thrive while we leave others drowning? Housing costs are too high, incomes aren't keeping up, social supports aren't keeping up with those who rely on them. People are drowning in the rising tide of unaffordability.”

This , we encourage you to reach out to your elected officials to advocate for change in our city and across our province: foodbanksmississauga.ca/advocacy

For the 4th year in a row, Keurig Dr Pepper Canada is the proud sponsor of our Thanksgiving Drive! Their support + your generous giving will help us to reach our goal of $800,000 to provide nutritious food for over 800,000 meals for your neighbours in Mississauga this Thanksgiving. 🥘🥦

After retiring from his career as a banking professional, Pradeep decided to commit his free time to a different form of banking - food banking! He started volunteering as a food sorter last year and has since taken on more responsibilities as a food sorting volunteer leader.

Pradeep thinks more people should join him as a volunteer because Food Banks Mississauga provides a “great atmosphere” with the “ability to see and feel the impact of [your] contribution.” He says that volunteering is a “win-win for everyone, including self-development through teamwork and collaboration!”

We agree - you SHOULD volunteer with us! In fact, we’re currently in need of more food sorting volunteer leaders to train and supervise other volunteers! Read more about Pradeep and his volunteer role here: https://www.foodbanksmississauga.ca/spotlight/volunteer-spotlight-pradeep/

Urgent action is needed to address Canada’s escalating food insecurity crisis. Food Banks Canada’s latest findings reveal alarming realities, with food banks nationwide bracing for a surge in demand this fall. Food Banks Mississauga has already seen a 58% increase, serving over 56,000 neighbours across 60+ agencies.

Join the call for change by supporting the Groceries and Essentials Benefit to ensure everyone in Canada can afford their basic needs. Immediate government action is essential: https://www.foodbanksmississauga.ca/action/food-banks-canada-call-for-change/

We are deeply grateful to the J.P. Bickell Foundation for their generous $25,000 grant to support Food Banks Mississauga. This vital funding will strengthen our programs, helping us address food insecurity and support our neighbours in need. Together, we’re making a difference in the lives of those facing hunger in our community.

Food Banks Mississauga will be closed tomorrow, Friday, August 30th, for a company-wide Wellness Day, and again on Monday, September 2nd for Labour Day.

P.S. Bowlina is excited to spend her extra long weekend immersed in nature, exploring the beautiful trails and parks with her free Credit Valley Conservation Parks Pass from the Mississauga Library! 🌳🍃

We’ve been so fortunate to have Ahmed, Brianna, Jill, and Parneet on our team for the last few months and are grateful for all the work they’ve done collecting client surveys, interviewing food bank visitors, and writing content to share with you all. From learning the ropes to making a real impact in our community, it’s been a summer to remember! 🙌✨

Read all about their summer of learning and growing in our latest blog: https://www.foodbanksmississauga.ca/general/summer-placements-spotlight/

As summer winds down, food insecurity in Mississauga continues to affect many families. We’re focused on ensuring that every child in our community has access to the healthy food they need as they head back to school.

By donating, you can provide local families with nutritious food that will help children start the school year strong—with full bellies and ready to learn! ✏️📚🍎

There’s still time to donate to the campaign. Donate today to make a difference! foodbanksmississauga.ca/end-summer-hunger

“Whatever little thing you gave, it goes a long way. I have to compose myself a bit—thank you. They say it takes a village to raise a child, and it does. ” says Andreia*, a mother who relies on Food Banks Mississauga to help provide her children with nutritious meals and snacks.

Thanks to support from Food Banks Canada and the program, we're able to distribute healthy snack packs, including fresh fruit, to help families like Andreia’s ensure their children have access to nutritious food during the summer. 🍎🍊🧃



*name has been changed

It’s a pawsome day to celebrate with ! 🐶💞

We asked our team to share pictures of their dogs with us - and we’d love to see yours too! Comment below with a picture of your canine companion(s)!

P.S. We accept pet food donations! We provide them to neighbours in need and their furry, four-legged family members through our network of 60+ agencies across Mississauga! 🐕 🐾

Find out more at foodbanksmississauga.ca

Many of the people who access food support through Food Banks Mississauga and our agency network are parents or caregivers. The support they receive is critical in helping them put food on the table for their children.

Over the past few months, we’ve heard stories from:

🟢 Grandparents like Fiona*, who cares for her three grandchildren while relying on a pension. She has been turning to her neighbourhood food bank over the past year and is deeply grateful for the support that helps feed her family.

🔵 Single mothers like Samira*, who relies solely on public transportation and appreciates the nearby food bank that helps her provide food for her daughter while saving for her future education.

🟣 Fathers like Lucas*, a dad of four who lost his job and is thankful for the fresh food he receives from his local food bank as he continues searching for a new job.

Your support of our End Summer Hunger campaign helps folks like Fiona, Samira, and Lucas continue to provide their loved ones with nutritious food.

Donate at foodbanksmississauga.ca/end-summer-hunger to make a difference!

*names have been changed

🍎🥬 Today’s the first Community Market Pop-Up Food Bank of the year! 🥕🫐

We’re excited to be joined by our generous partners, Habib Canadian Bank, and their amazing volunteers as well as GlobalMedic who are back again this year to provide lentils and rice for neighbours in need.

We’ll be hosting this market every second Thursday from now until October 3rd, providing fresh fruits and veggies to folks in the Malton community that are experiencing food insecurity.

Learn more about this program on our website: https://www.foodbanksmississauga.ca/get-support/pop-up-food-bank/

Our Culturally-Responsive Food Program, made possible by Food Banks Canada, is making a meaningful impact in our community, providing food that resonates with the diverse cultural backgrounds of those we serve.

Here's what one of our agency network members shared with us:

“The project is actually touching the right spot because people are linked to their culture. We're trying to become one people here in terms of, you know, the Canadian society, our way of embracing things. But people still have the culture. That means they have the food, they have the way of acting, they have the language, they have different things that cater to who they are. So this project is very, very important”

- Pastor Daniel, Executive Director of Global Family Community Centre

Thank you so very much (or should we say, tack så jättemycket! 💛🇸🇪) to the incredible team from IKEA who recently joined us for a food sorting shift! 🙌

Your efforts in food sorting directly impact those living with food insecurity in our community. Every volunteer plays a crucial role in providing healthy food to neighbours in need.

P.S. Are you a company that’s looking to get their employees involved in their Mississauga community? Find out how your team can get involved today!

🔗 https://www.foodbanksmississauga.ca/donate/workplace-fundraising/

🚨Volunteers Needed 🚨

We’re looking for a dedicated Food Sorting Volunteer Leads to join our team. If you're passionate about community service, love organizing, and enjoy working with volunteers, this role is for you!

As a Food Sorting Volunteer Lead, you'll play a key role in guiding and assisting volunteers in food sorting activities and supporting various operations around the warehouse. Ready to make a difference and help those in need?

Apply now: foodbanksmississauga.ca/volunteer/food-sorting-volunteer-leader

P.S. Rumour has it you also get to choose the playlist for your shift! 🎶

📣 Now hiring! Food Banks Mississauga is searching for a Community Partnerships Coordinator to join our team. If you have 2+ years of fundraising and volunteer management experience, a passion for community engagement, and the ability to build strong relationships, then this job is for you! Ready to make a difference in your community? Apply now!

🔗 https://ow.ly/V3tY50T1mFm