Our vision is a Mississauga where everyone is food secure.
Who we are
Day in and day out, our team plays a vital role in ensuring that neighbours have access to healthy and appropriate food.
Together for food security
We are a welcoming and inclusive environment for all, regardless of any aspect of identity. Together with our agency network, Food Banks Mississauga works to provide access to appropriate food and resources for those in need, with a goal to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in all aspects of our work.
Meet the team
Finance & Governance Coordinator
Hazel Amodeo-Thomson
hamodeothomson@foodbanksmississauga.ca 905-270-5589 ext. 246 
Food Procurement/Donations Specialist
Linda Bruce
lbruce@foodbanksmississauga.ca 905-270-5589 ext. 235 
Donor Care & Database Specialist
Upasana Datta Pal
udattapal@foodbanksmississauga.ca 905-270-5589 ext. 850 
Agency Network Data Specialist
Rini Fernandes, MSW, RSW
rfernandes@foodbanksmississauga.ca 905-270-5589 ext. 244 
Foundations and Grants Officer
Laura Gatensby
lgatensby@foodbanksmississauga.ca 905-270-5589 ext. 871 
Warehouse Operator
Lautaro (Lauti) Quibar Hidalgo
lhidalgo@foodbanksmississauga.ca 905-270-5589 ext. -1 
Director of Strategic Initiatives, CEO's Office
Steph Hamilton
shamilton@foodbanksmississauga.ca 905-270-5589 ext. 869 
Donor Engagement Officer
Alizeh Jaffrey Zaidi, MPNL
ajaffreyzaidi@foodbanksmississauga.ca 905-270-5589 ext. 223 
Food Bank Programs Team Lead
Helena Krasilowez
hkrasilowez@foodbanksmississauga.ca 905-270-5589 ext. 842 
Programs and Agency Network Coordinator
Aranee Mahendiran
amahendiran@foodbanksmississauga.ca 905-270-5589 ext. 872 
Director of Programs & Agency Network
Nicole Norris, RD, MHSc
nnorris@foodbanksmississauga.ca 905-270-5589 ext. 238 
Corporate Partnerships Officer
Sukaina Sumar-Ebrahim
ssumarebrahim@foodbanksmississauga.ca 905-270-5589 ext. 245 
Marketing & Communications Specialist
Shanice Tadeo
stadeo@foodbanksmississauga.ca 905-270-5589 ext. 884 
Join us as we work towards a Mississauga where everyone is food secure.
“Since starting this job I’ve had countless impactful conversations with Food Bank 2 Home folks. Every conversation has expanded my perspective, challenged my own ability to navigate difficult conversations, and motivates me to continue learning how I can best advocate for poverty reduction and food justice on a systemic level.”