Our vision is a Mississauga where everyone is food secure.
Thanksgiving Drive
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Show your gratitude by giving back
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Sept 9 - Oct 21, 2024
Join the 2024 Thanksgiving Drive to provide healthy and appropriate food to neighbours facing food insecurity across Mississauga.
Help us raise $800,000
With your gift, we can source and purchase fresh and frozen food such as dairy, meat, grains and fruit and vegetables in bulk and at prices lower than retail.
Make sure everyone has food on the table
As a network leader of 60+ agency members across Mississauga, your donation can provide the warmth of a home-cooked Thanksgiving meal to neighbours facing food insecurity in all corners of the city.
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Get Involved
Thanksgiving traditions may be different but the meaning stays the same. Here are more ways for you to support neighbours in need this Thanksgiving!
- Host a Virtual Food Drive
Register now and join our team of Hunger Warriors by creating your very own personalized fundraising campaign! Rally your friends, family, co-workers, and more to raise much-needed funds to support neighbours facing food insecurity this Thanksgiving.
- Join us at local grocery stores!
Our team of volunteers will be at select grocery stores throughout October to collect monetary donations and our most needed food and personal care items. Get all the details on where to find us around the city on our event listing.
- Spread the word (downloadable resources)
Use our resources to help promote the Thanksgiving Drive to your community! Feel free to download the following resources and share widely:
- Host an In-Person Food Drive
Organize a food drive to collect our urgently and most needed items to support your neighbours in need! It’s a great way to show your gratitude this Thanksgiving with your loved ones, neighbours, co-workers, and school or classroom! While we can do the most with your monetary donations and make every dollar stretch, we happily welcome your donations of shelf-stable food and personal care products. You can drop off donations at our warehouse (4544 Eastgate Parkway) or at any local Mississauga fire station. (Please note, fire station #102 is closed for renovation. Do not drop off donations there.)
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Join our volunteer team and start making a positive impact in your community today!
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Make a financial donation in memory or in honour of a friend or loved one.
Legacy Giving
Leave a gift in your will and make a lasting difference in supporting neighbours facing food insecurity.
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