Food bank use has grown significantly year over year in Mississauga and the need for sustainable funding need to be made a priority.
In recent months, food banks in Mississauga have experienced an unprecedented increase in demand. The number of individuals and families relying on food assistance has surged, reflecting the deepening economic challenges faced by many residents.
The press conference aims to bring attention to the critical issue of food insecurity and mobilize greater support and resources from other levels of government to address this urgent need.
Press conference details
What
A press conference with Mississauga Mayor Carolyn Parrish and members of Council to address rise in food bank use locally.
When
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. (Time may be subject to change based on City Council meeting)
Who
Mississauga Mayor Carolyn Parrish
Food Banks Mississauga CEO Meghan Nicholls
Members of Mississauga Council
Where
City Hall – Media Room – 3rd floor
300 City Centre Dr., Mississauga
The press conference will be streamed on the City’s website.
Media information
Attending virtually
Media attending virtually must RSVP to media@mississauga.ca to participate and ask questions. Confirmed media will be provided with a WebEx meeting request and log-in details to join the conference virtually.
If you’d like to use the Dejero system, please let us know in your rsvp and provide us with the email address that is linked to your Dejero system. We’ll send you a confirmation link closer to the start of the press conference that you can use to connect to our Dejero.
Attending in person
Media attending in person must RSVP to media@mississauga.ca.
Please proceed to the Great Hall and you will be escorted to the press room.
If parking in the City Hall parking garage, please take the parking garage elevator to the ground floor which gives you access to the Great Hall.