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Organization:
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Compass (The) - Food Bank and Community Services
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Address:
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427 Lakeshore Rd E
Mississauga, ON
L5H 1G8
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Intersection:
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Mississauga Rd and Lakeshore Rd W
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Location:
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Mississauga (Port Credit)
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Hours:
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| Mon | 9:30am-7pm | |
| Wed | 9:30am-5pm | |
| Fri | 9:30am-5pm | |
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Executives:
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Trish Trapani - Operations Manager
Sheryl Darlington - Volunteer Manager
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Service Description:
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A food bank and community outreach centre located in and serving South Mississauga within the postal codes L5E, L5G, L5H and L5J
Food bank * 2-3 days of food for family each week * canned food, dry foods, fresh produce, dairy, eggs, a selection of frozen food including meat, halal options also available
Other services include:- Bloom clinic (harm reduction clinic offering education and testing for Hepatitis A, B, C, and STIs)
- Family Services of Peel: provides general employment information, job search strategies and interview techniques
- housing support (assist with housing support, housing navigation and resources)
- Services and Housing in the Province (SHIP): assistance for people with mental health and addiction issues who are in need of supportive housing
- Peel Addiction Assessment and Referral Centre (PAARC): services and supports for people living with substance use, substance dependence and harmful gambling
- Regeneration ID Clinic (assists with replacement of birth certificates, Canadian citizenship or permanent resident cards)
- men's group
- women's group
- legal services (free consultation and referrals)
- psychotherapy services
- nursing services: community nurse provides medical attention onsite and service navigation
- tax clinic
- applications and information regarding Ontario Works, ODSP, CPP, OAS, CDCP
- community lunch and special dinner events (an opportunity for social interaction)
- back to school supplies for kids
- kids summer camps
- winter support program (for Compass clients experiencing homelessness)
- chaplain services: offers non-denominational, private time with a chaplain to share spiritual concerns
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Application:
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Visit at least 30 mins before closing to select your foot * bring ID for each family member showing the address
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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People in need living in South Mississauga in area codes: L5E, L5G, L5H or L5J, and meet the initial eligibility criteria
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Area Served:
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Mississauga (Clarkson, Lakeview)
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