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Wrapped in Generosity: Food Banks Mississauga Raised Over $3 Million Thanks to Overwhelming Community Support

By Shanice Tadeo
January 14, 2025
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Wrapped in Generosity:
Food Banks Mississauga Raised Over $3 Million Thanks to Overwhelming Community Support

Funds raised provide immediate relief during food insecurity emergency

Thanks to the community’s generosity, Food Banks Mississauga surpassed their 2024 Holiday Drive goal raising $3,042,879 – the most ever raised in a single campaign. Sponsored by the Nissan Canada Foundation, the Holiday Drive ran from November 12, 2024, to January 10, 2025. Orlando Corporation stepped up once again by matching year-end donations, up to $150,000.

Amid the food insecurity emergency in Mississauga, community members and partners rallied together to help provide immediate relief for neighbours in need today. The contributions will allow Food Banks Mississauga and their network of 60+ agency members to continue providing food to 1 in 13 neighbours in all corners of the city. They anticipate serving twice as many food bank visitors by 2027 – over 100,000 Mississauga residents.

“It’s been a challenging holiday season and year knowing that the demand for our services continues to rise exponentially. We’re seeing more neighbours turn to us than ever before,” says Meghan Nicholls, CEO of Food Banks Mississauga. “So, the community response has been uplifting. Thank you for supporting our 2024 Holiday Drive, whether that was through donating funds and food, volunteering your time, or spreading the word! Every donation enables us to continue serving our neighbours and advocate for long-term solutions to food insecurity. As we continue into 2025, food insecurity remains a reality for many in Mississauga. With no provincial or federal government support, it’s only thanks to the generosity of donors that we can provide food for those in need. Thank you for continuing to stand alongside us and believing food is a human right.”

To get involved and make a difference year-round, visit www.foodbanksmississauga.ca/make-a-difference.

The 2024 Holiday Drive was proudly sponsored by returning partner, Nissan Canada Foundation. Special thank you to Orlando Corporation for joining the Holiday Drive as a matching donor.


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