OUR STORY
The Compass Run For Food is an annual 5K run/walk and 10.5K run in Orangeville, with all proceeds going to local food security programs.
The Compass Run for Food is an event aimed at addressing the growing issue of food insecurity in Dufferin County. Food insecurity, which impacts thousands in our community, leads to poor health, increased poverty, and social inequality. The Compass Run for Food directly supports food banks (Orangeville, Grand Valley and Shelburne), school nutrition programs, and other initiatives that help individuals and families access the nutritious food they need.
ALL proceeds from the run are donated to food banks in Dufferin County as well as school nutrition programs; every dollar you donate goes directly to those who need it the most.
OUR JOURNEY.
In 2014, we saw a need in our community. There were so many people going from day-to-day not knowing where their next meal would come from. To us and others in our community, we felt compelled to do something about it. This is how the Compass Run for Food started. It was an opportunity for people from around the community to run for a cause greater than themselves.
After 12 years, with tremendous community support from local businesses, schools, individual donors and participants, together we have raised $532,000 in support of feeding the hungry in our area. All funds raised go to feed kids and families through the food banks and the school breakfast programs across our region.
None of this would be possible without our supportive community.
WE LOVE OUR COMMUNITY.
Compass Community Church is committed to making a difference in our local community and one way we do that is by hosting the annual Compass Run for Food. Our Orangeville Site is the start and finish line of the run. Compass also has sites in Shelburne and Grand Valley.
Compass has many programs and opportunities for families, kids, and those wanting to make a positive impact on Dufferin County.
Visit thisiscompass.com to learn about church at Compass, programs for kids and students, Compass Camps, and more!
FEEDING OUR COMMUNITIES, ONE STEP AT A TIME.
We are thankful for all of our corporate sponsors helping us to achieve our goal! Please let us know if you would like more information about how your business can be part of this amazing fundraiser.
With your company by our side at next Compass Run for Food, we’re sure to achieve our fundraising goals and serve our local community well.
If your company is interested in being our official event sponsor, please reach out to us at run@compassrun.com.