MONTREAL, April 13, 2026 – Quesada Burritos & Tacos launched on March 26 a pilot community giving initiative, Quesada Cares, through which its teams delivered 750 hot meals to organizations that provide food programs to Canadians across three cities in Québec, Ontario and British Columbia.
As part of the pilot, Quesada team members visited The Compass in Mississauga, Ontario, Surrey Food Bank in Surrey, British Columbia, and Old Brewery Mission in Montreal, Québec, working alongside each organization to deliver fresh meals during lunch service.
“We believe that good, hearty food brings people together and provides comfort,” said Shabbir Chowdhury, Senior Creative Director at Quesada, who joined the brand’s efforts in Montreal. “By supporting groups that serve those in need, in this instance with fresh burritos, we are taking our brand's promise out of our restaurants and bringing it to people who need a warm meal the most.”
Two Quesada team members were on-site at each location to supply the burritos and support each organization’s staff with lunch service. The pilot achieved strong engagement from partner organizations and delivered its intended impact across all three locations. "Quesada Cares" marks the brand’s first coordinated, multi-city initiative of this scale. If successful, Quesada intends to expand the partnership as early as fall 2026.
At The Compass in Mississauga, the initiative supported 135 individuals through its meal service.
“We are so pleased to have participated in this initiative,” said Trish Trapani, Executive Director of The Compass in Mississauga. “I hope that this is just the beginning of a long-lasting community relationship.”
“The pilot initiative was an important first step in shaping how we show up in our communities,” added Chowdhury. “We wanted a hands-on, meaningful way to show our gratitude and give back to our local cities, from Montreal to Surrey.”
Quesada operates 225 Quesada locations across Canada. Guests can order in-store, for takeout, or through the Quesada app for pickup and delivery. For more information, visit quesada.ca.