12th Thanksgiving Food Drive

Mississauga–Brampton–Milton, October 31, 2026 – Unity in the Community (UIC) successfully concluded its 12th Thanksgiving Food Drive today, collecting more than 5,000 pounds of food to support needy and underprivileged families in the community.

MPP and Deputy Minister for Seniors, Deepak Anand, attended the concluding event as Guest of Honour, accompanied by his wife, Aruna Anand. Both were warmly welcomed by UIC members and volunteers.

During the occasion, Deepak Anand addressed the gathering and acknowledged the importance of community initiatives that support families facing food insecurity. His wife, Aruna Anand, who was a candidate for City Councillor in the recent municipal election, also shared her thoughts with the attendees.

The Food Drive In-Charge and UIC Vice President Imran Adhami also addressed the gathering, appreciating the dedication of volunteers, donors, grocery store partners and community members who contributed to making the campaign successful.

Speaking on the occasion, UIC President Fasih Syed announced that the organization had collected more than 5,000 pounds of food during this year’s Thanksgiving Food Drive.

He expressed his sincere gratitude to all donors, volunteers, participating grocery stores, UIC directors and community supporters for their generosity and commitment.

He added that UIC believes in bringing people together through compassion, generosity and collective responsibility. The organization will continue its efforts to serve humanity and help ensure that no family in the community goes hungry.

Unity in the Community (UIC) is a registered nonprofit charitable organization serving Mississauga, Brampton and Milton. For the past 12 years, UIC has been actively working to promote community well-being, fight poverty, support seniors and assist families in need.

Together, we can make a difference!

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