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What is a Food Bank?
This is a commonly asked question and there are many misconceptions about the specific role that a food bank plays within the community.

Food banks serve the community by acquiring and warehousing food and other necessities from numerous public and private sources. This food is then distributed throughout the year to eligible people in need.

How does The Mississauga Food Bank help the hungry?
We help the hungry by sourcing, managing and distributing food to 154 food programs, including neighbourhood food banks, before-school breakfast clubs, homeless and abuse shelters and hot meal programs. To see a list of the agencies we serve click here.

How many people does The Mississauga Food Bank feed?
Every month, people receive food from The Mississauga Food Bank and its food programs 65,000 times!

Where does The Mississauga Food Bank get their money?
We receive funding from individuals, corporations, clubs and service groups, foundations, Region of Peel, Trillium Foundation, and 3rd party events that are hosted on our behalf. We rely on the generosity of these people to fund the operations of the food bank. If you would like to make a donation, please visit our Donations Page.

The Mississauga Food Bank is a federally registered charitable organization: 11892 7011 RR0001. To download a copy of our Tax Receipting Policy, click here.

Who is eligible to get food from their neighbourhood food bank?
Anyone in need living in Mississauga is welcome to visit their neighbourhood food bank. Clients will be asked to provide proof that they are residents of Mississauga. This includes providing identification with their name and mailing addresses for all adults in the family. If you have children, you will be asked to provide proof of identification (name and birth date) such as a birth certificate, passport etc. You will also be asked for proof of monthly income, (pay slips, Child Tax Credit, etc.), a rent receipt, lease agreement, or mortgage statement in order for us to complete a needs and eligibility assessment.

How does The Mississauga Food Bank get its food?
National and local food manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, brokers and food distributors as well as thousands of individuals donate food and related products to The Mississauga Food Bank.


Our products, including packaged, canned, perishable and non-perishable foods, meet all Canadian food safety standards as well as nutrition standards as per the Canada Food Guide. Our warehouse staff are trained in Food Handling and Safety. When food arrives at the food bank, our volunteers sort the food and check for dates and dents. Although we are diligent in this process, remember that is it the food bank clients’ ultimate responsibility to check the products prior to consumption. Each food order is a 7 to 10-day supplement for an individual or family. The food we distribute is regularly evaluated by a nutritionist. Read the most recent Nutrition Report

What kind of food is provided?
Clients at ALL 7 of Mississauga’s local food banks receive enough food to provide each client nutritionally balanced meals for 7 to 10 days. Clients can visit their neighbourhood food bank one time every 4 weeks. Food provided includes: perishable and non-perishable products such as: fresh fruit and vegetables, frozen meat and dairy products, fresh juice, bread, cereal, canned fish, meat, vegetables and fruit; stew; peanut butter and jam, macaroni and cheese, pasta sauce, soup, crackers, rice or noodles, beans, baby formula and baby food. Non-food items (e.g. tooth paste, soap, toilet paper etc.) are also frequently donated and distributed to clients. Some food programs provide snack food for their after-school kids’ programs or for seniors who need a hot meal. The food we distribute is regularly evaluated by a nutritionist. Read the most recent Nutrition Report

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