The gift of donating

Your gifts make a difference in the lives of neighbours facing food insecurity every day.

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For every $1 you give, we're able to provide healthy and appropriate food for 1 meal to children, seniors, families, and other neighbours facing food insecurity in Mississauga.

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+ 65
We lead a network of 65+ agency members, including neighbourhood food banks, pantries, cupboards and meal and snack programs, working together to realize a food-secure Mississauga.
5.9M lbs
Your support enabled us to distribute food for almost 6 million meals, which is a 13% increase from the previous year.
+ 235K
Our network received 235,750 visits last year from neighbours facing food insecurity across Mississauga.

Your donations MATCHED

We project that 8% of Mississauga’s population will turn to a food bank by May, and your support is needed more than ever. Make a gift, and your donation will be matched, dollar for dollar, by Scotts Canada Ltd. to provide food for twice as many meals!

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Create your personalized campaign and rally your community to fundraise for Food Banks Mississauga!

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Become a Hunger Warrior!

Register now and join our team of Hunger Warriors by creating your very own personalized fundraising campaign! You’ll raise much-needed funds to support neighbours facing food insecurity.

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Make it your own

Customize your fundraising page by

  • Setting your goal
  • Adding photos and videos
  • Including a personalized message

and so much more!”

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Spread the word

Rally your family, friends, co-workers, and more by using our email templates to share your fundraising page with your network.

  • Invite folks to donate
  • You can even invite folks to join you as a Hunger Warrior on your team!
  • Send reminders, thank you notes and more – all from one place
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Get creative

You can spread the word and encourage folks to donate in any way that you wish! It can be on your social media pages or group chats – the world is your oyster. Make sure to tag Food Banks Mississauga in your social posts!

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Donations incoming

Watch as donations start to roll in from your network of supporters and you get closer to reaching your fundraising goal!

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Over 11,000 children accessed a food bank in Mississauga - a 10% increase from the previous year.

"Being a volunteer showed me the power of monetary donations. I decided making a monthly donation would help increase the impact I could make to combat food insecurity in Mississauga."
Chris, Donor & Volunteer

Questions?

We’re here to help! Check out our FAQ for more information on donating.

  • Will I get a tax receipt?

    Yes, you will receive a tax receipt to the email address you provided shortly after making your donation. Receipts for monthly donations will be consolidated and sent in February of next year.

  • What do I do if I don't receive a tax receipt?

    Please reach out to donation@foodbanksmississauga.ca and one of our team members will be able to support you. You can also give us a call at 905.270.5589 ext 850.

  • Are there other ways I can donate?

    Yes, there are more ways you can support neighbours facing food insecurity.

    1. Make a gift directly through your bank account by donating via e-transfer! It’s a quick and secure way to give and support neighbours in need. Set up the e-transfer in your bank account and send to: donation@foodbanksmississauga.ca. Fill out the e-transfer information form so we can issue you a tax receipt.

    2. Donate through United Way! While Food Banks Mississauga is not a partner agency of United Way, you can designate a donation to us through them. Simply fill in our name and registered charity number (11892 7011 RR0001) in the appropriate fields on the form, and the United Way will forward us your donation, less a processing fee. For more information on this service, visit the United Way website.