6 tickets have become available for A Night at the Warehouse! Please contact Meghan Nicholls at meghan@themississaugafoodbank.org if you would like to purchase some.

It’s going to be a great night raising funds to ensure we can continue to feed the 16,000 kids who are hungry in Mississauga.

The Ontario Association of Food Banks (OAFB) released a new report on hunger in Ontario. According to their report, there are 395,000 individuals in Ontario who rely on food banks. You can download the report here or check out the article on the report from the Toronto Star here.

• 395,000 individuals a month rely on food banks

• One in 33 Ontarians goes hungry each month

• 39% are single adults

• 38% are under age 18

• 45% are on welfare

• 10% are first-time users

• Average user pays 72% of income on rent

We’re pleased to announce that A Night at the Warehouse is sold out! Thanks to all the ticket sellers and purchasers for their support of this event.

More tickets will become available, so if you’d like to get on the waiting list, please email Meghan Nicholls at meghan@themississaugafoodbank.org.

Please note that our office and warehouse will be closed on Monday, February 20th for Family Day.

If you’re on facebook, go ‘Like’ The Mississauga Food Bank today! You can find us at fb.com/themississaugafoodbank.

And while you’re on Facebook, why not use your Timeline cover photo to show your support!

Sample of a Facebook Timeline with a food bank cover image

Just download the cover image below and set it as your Timeline cover image – it’s easy and a great way to help support feeding your neighbours here in Mississauga.

To download this image, you can right click (PC) or command click (MAC) on the link and select “save link as” (Firefox & Chrome), “save target as” (Internet Explorer), or “download linked file” (Safari) to save a copy of the file. Then you can upload your new Cover to your Facebook profile.
 

Square One Store Donates $7988 to Help Feed those in Need

Mississauga, ON February 8th – The Mississauga Food Bank is slated to receive a gift of $7,988 from Whole Foods Market’s Bag Hunger 2012 campaign. All of the funds will support The Mississauga Food Bank in their mission to fight hunger in our community.

“We are grateful for the support provided by Whole Foods Market Square One and their customers in the Bag Hunger Campaign,” says Meghan Nicholls, Director of Marketing and Fund Development for The Mississauga Food Bank. “$7,988 allows us to distribute over 31,000 meals into the community; which makes a big difference for families who are hungry in Mississauga.

The Bag Hunger campaign gives Whole Foods Market (WFM) customers and team members an opportunity to donate at the cash register and help those in need.  “This is the first year we’ve offered the program as a new store and we are thrilled with our results,” says Lisa McAllister, Community Relations Specialist for WFM.

“The generosity of our customers and team members is overwhelming,” says Lisa Slater, WFM Store Team Leader. “Actively supporting our community is one of Whole Foods Market’s core values. We are extremely proud of our Bag Hunger program and are thrilled to partner with The Mississauga Food Bank.”

For information about WFM’s philanthropic programs, visit www.wholefoods.com.

Thanks so much for offering to volunteer and help with our Spring Drive sorting event this weekend. Unfortunately, we have to cancel this Saturday and Sunday as there isn’t any work for you to do.

We have not yet received the volume of donated food that we expected from our Spring Food Drive and we do not want you to be bored at the warehouse!

Thanks so much for offering to volunteer and help with our Spring Drive sorting event this weekend. Unfortunately, we have to cancel this Saturday and Sunday as there isn’t any work for you to do.

We have not yet received the volume of donated food that we expected from our Spring Food Drive and we do not want you to be bored at the warehouse!

Join us at our warehouse for a fun shift of sorting food donations.

Great for students and families with children 8yr+!

Volunteers aged 8-13 must come with a parent or guardian; volunteers aged 14-17 may come alone, with a signed parental waiver.

Visit the Volunteer page to find out how to register.

Join us at our warehouse for a fun shift of sorting food donations.

Great for students and families with children 8yr+!

Volunteers aged 8-13 must come with a parent or guardian; volunteers aged 14-17 may come alone, with a signed parental waiver.

Visit the Volunteer page to find out how to register.