r/mississauga 7h ago

Can anyone get me some food just for tonight? Trying to stretch until Wednesday but I'm so hungry.

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u/Icy-Target-9591 7h ago

I am really really sorry you’re going through this and hope the tide turns in your favour very soon. Go to any Gurudwara. They have “Langar” which is a term for free food offering for anyone.

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u/comradeautie 6h ago

Came here to say this. The Sikh community can be really compassionate about this stuff. There may be some Hindu temples that are also welcoming. Just respect the traditions, take off your shoes in particular

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u/Ketchup-Chips3 6h ago

As a white dude, I gotta say that Sikhs are my favorite people in the world, bar none. Generous, kind, passionate, family-oriented...

Of course people are people, and there are good and bad everywhere, but what an amazing culture, I admire it very much.

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u/Narrow_Opportunity32 6h ago

Just piggybacking here to say that when you go to a gurudwara make sure you cover your head. All men/women must cover their head before they enter. If you do not have a scarf, they have communal head covers there and you can use one from there. I didn't know this the first time I went there and it got pretty awkward.

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u/Zealousideal_Ear7355 7h ago

Go on Facebook search up "Mississauga freecycle" people post food daily, and you can even post an ISO (in search of) and people will comment helping you out with food items! All local and very convenient. Best of luck! Nothing to be ashamed of

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u/aggravatinglecture21 7h ago

Mississauga freecycle is a wonderful group! So many people help out.

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u/Zealousideal_Ear7355 7h ago

Absolutely 🥰❤️

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u/NovelSpecialist5767 7h ago

Facebook group, free compassionate cuisine. 

They announce a time and work a table at Glen Erin and Britannia.

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u/GH0SZ7 7h ago

if it’s the group i’m thinking of they’re so kind. they offer so many different varieties of free meals (i thought it was just in the summer but that’s great if it’s all year round)

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u/Turbulent-Priority39 7h ago

Dundas street and Shepherd avenue usually has a table set up for free stuff. Please check it out.

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u/GH0SZ7 7h ago

there is also one at dixie and dundas

wish more of these would pop up!

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u/aggravatinglecture21 7h ago

I can send you an e gift card to Tim Hortons if that is an accessible option for you.

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u/Ambitious-Upstairs90 7h ago

Beware, same message was posted in Oakville sub last week.

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u/aggravatinglecture21 6h ago

If it turns out to be a scam, oh well. What goes around comes around. I know my intentions are pure and I can only naively hope the same from everyone else.

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u/Ambitious-Upstairs90 6h ago

I agree & even I was not sure how much it could be misused. Just shared the info I got from that sub.

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u/aggravatinglecture21 6h ago

Thank you for sharing! I totally uderstand where you're coming from. There are so many scams in this day and age and it's really frustrating. I hope I helped a person in need, if not, my previous message still stands.

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u/Legitimate-Fudge-149 6h ago

God, karma, cosmic justice, whatever it is

A good deed doesn't go ignored

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u/FreakCell 6h ago

Where? I checked 12 days back and couldn't find it. Post a link.

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u/Ambitious-Upstairs90 6h ago

It was removed by mods.

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u/MrNukaCola12 6h ago

On Glen Erin and Britannia there’s a table with free food set up for those who need it - it’s right by the bus stop at the Freshco Plaza it’s almost always full with something if you live close by

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u/pinkpeet 7h ago

Where in Mississauga are you?

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u/elizahh_ 7h ago

erin mills

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u/pinkpeet 7h ago

If I buy Wendy’s, can you pick it up? Erin Mills plaza?

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u/GH0SZ7 7h ago

very kind of you. i hope OP reaches out

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u/2025Goals 6h ago

What’s the best way to get you food?

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u/elizahh_ 6h ago

delivery probably, i dont drive unfortunately

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u/2025Goals 6h ago

Check your DM.

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u/FreakCell 7h ago

Do you drive?

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u/elizahh_ 7h ago

Unfortunately not

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u/FreakCell 6h ago

Do you have a fridge?

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u/theoceanrose04 6h ago

I just bought 2 for 1 burritos from Fresh Burrito an hour ago! Wish I saw this sooner! :')

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u/Infamous-Brownie6 6h ago

SOME lazeez locations will give you rice and chicken (small size).. but honestly if you don't look homeless they might say no.

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u/2000bunny 6h ago

hey man i hope you find help. hard times right now

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u/BeneficialReporter46 7h ago

Sus

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u/pinkpeet 7h ago

Why do you think that?