How many food banks are there in Mississauga?

How many food banks are there in Mississauga?

We are here to make sure that no one in Mississauga goes hungry. Our network of over 50 neighbourhood food banks, pantries, breakfast clubs, hot meal programs, and other programs are located in every corner of Mississauga.

What can I expect from a food bank parcel?

A typical food parcel includes: Rice. Tinned tomatoes/ pasta sauce. Lentils, beans and pulses. Tinned meat.

What is Mississauga food bank?

The Mississauga Food Bank is the central food bank in Mississauga. We distribute food through a network of over 50 agencies including local food banks, pantries, meal and snack programs, and other emergency food programs. Through our network, we provide food for 5 million healthy meals every year.

How do you qualify for food bank in Ontario?

Food bank requirements on your first visit typically involve filling out an intake form. Expect to provide ID and proof of address. You will be asked for personal information, which will be kept confidential, such as your income and expenses as well as how many people are in your household.

How do you qualify for a food bank?

Food bank users don’t need to make an appointment, but many food banks do require a referral from a social worker, GP or even the job centre. Typically, a food parcel is picked up by the person that needs it.

How old do you have to be to volunteer at the Mississauga Food Bank?

We welcome volunteers as young as 12 years of age with an accompanying adult. Any youth volunteers 16 years of age and older are able to volunteer independently if they choose.

What can I put in a food box?

What Goes Inside a Box?

1. Fruit: 5 cans, including peaches and pears, and 1 liter apple juice.
2. Vegetables: 5 cans, including corn and peas.
3. Protein: 6 cans tuna and 1 jar peanut butter.
4. Dairy: 32 ounces 1% milk.
5. Grains: 3 bags, including penne pasta, white rice, and multigrain cereal.

Do supermarkets donate to food banks?

If you want to give food, you can drop it off at your local food bank or at a donation point in supermarkets across the country.

Is the Mississauga food bank a registered charity?

The Mississauga Food Bank is a federally registered charitable organization: 11892 7011 RR0001. We acknowledge that The Mississauga Food Bank is located on the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.

How can we end hunger in Mississauga?

Through our network, we provide food for 5 million healthy meals every year. Our mission is to end hunger in Mississauga by providing and promoting access to healthy and appropriate food for people in need. Together, we can build a Mississauga where no one goes hungry.

What are the 4 categories of food in food banks?

Our objective is to provide adequate food from the 4 categories of Canada’s Food Guide– fruit and vegetables, protein, grains, and dairy products – to provide a balanced diet to food bank users for 7+ days each month. Thousands of individuals and families across Mississauga rely on us every day.