The People’s Market
A Market for the people, by the people.
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said:
“He is not a believer whose stomach is filled while his neighbour goes hungry.”
[Bukhari]
The People’s Market is a Zakat-eligible food bank program that provides an empowering grocery store experience to families facing food insecurity in our community. Our mission is to close the food gap by providing clients from diverse racial and religious backgrounds with halal food and essentials for themselves and their families.
The People's Market offers a more dignified experience than a regular food bank, with a setup that reflects a grocery store. We have shopping carts that clients can use and aisles they can browse to choose what they need according to their own family's needs and cultural preferences. We also have a fridge and freezer that contains fresh and frozen items, as opposed to most food banks which only carry dried or canned goods.
Our Locations
The People’s Market currently has two locations - one in Scarborough and one in Mississauga.
Items can be dropped off at either one of our locations.
Questions? Contact themarket@sakeenahcanada.com for details.
The People’s Market
Mississauga
5659 McAdam Road
Unit B3
Mississauga, ON
The People’s Market Scarborough
230 Nugget Avenue
Unit #4
Scarborough, ON
Need Food?
Sign up with this form and a caseworker will be in touch with you.
National Partner for The People’s Market
The People’s Market, a project of Sakeenah Canada, is supported by Penny Appeal Canada.
Community Partners
Want to Donate Food?
This program is for the people, by the people. We won’t be able to do it alone! If you would like to donate grocery and essential items, please contact us using the form.