Centre Communautaire MADA inc.

What Centre Communautaire MADA inc. does

Centre Communautaire MADA inc. is a registered Canadian charitable nonprofit organization (Charitable Registration #: 85635 6068 RR0001) headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, that delivers food security, clothing, furniture, and social support services to individuals and families facing poverty. Founded in 1994 and led by CEO Rabbi Chaim Shlomo Cohen, MADA operates as a volunteer-driven organization supported by more than 4,000 active volunteers annually. In 2024, the organization served over 5,000 families and delivered 704,234 meals, 34,000 pieces of clothing and household items, and 2,184 pallets of fresh produce. The organization is rated 5-star by Charity Intelligence and ranks among Canada's Top 100 Charities (2025).

The service portfolio comprises ten core and add-on programs: Meals à Partager (home meal delivery), Chez Makolet (a 20,000 sq ft food bank market), Shabbat to Share (weekly Shabbat meal delivery to isolated seniors), Cafeteria (on-site dining 365 days a year), Clothing Boutique, Furniture Depot, Care & Call (daily phone check-ins), Social Programs, Individual & Family Support, and the Gewurz Kindness Corporate Team Building program. All services are provided free of charge to eligible recipients. Service delivery operates across three physical locations (Montreal headquarters on Décarie Blvd, the West Island branch opened in 2022, and the Ottawa branch opened in 2024 in partnership with Chabad of Ottawa). The underlying technology stack is minimal: a Webflow-based website, a volunteer management portal (volunteer.madacentre.com), and standard social media channels, with no proprietary technology or AI capabilities disclosed.

MADA is funded entirely through donations, with no fees charged to beneficiaries. Revenue streams include individual donations (cash and recurring), corporate giving and event sponsorship, planned giving (securities, vehicle, and legacy gifts), and in-kind donations of food, clothing, furniture, and household items. The organization's stated operating budget is $4.5M CAD, against which it distributes $40M+ in goods and services annually, implying a $9-10 value multiplier per dollar donated. The go-to-market approach is community-led: beneficiary acquisition via word-of-mouth, community outreach, and partnerships with local organizations; donor acquisition via Charity Intelligence recognition, digital channels, and corporate volunteer programs. The organization is governed independently, with no parent company, no funding rounds, and no private equity or venture capital ownership disclosed.

Name

Centre Communautaire MADA inc.

Legal name

Centre communautaire MADA inc.

Website

https://madacentre.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Centre Communautaire MADA inc. is a Montreal-based registered Canadian charity that provides free kosher meals, food bank access, clothing, furniture, and social support to individuals and families in need, serving over 5,000 families annually through three locations and 4,000+ volunteers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Charitable Food and Social Services

NAICS

Community Food Services (624210), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Food Assistance & Nutrition Relief (Emergency Feeding) (BPAGAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Charities & Grantmaking Intermediaries (BPAGAKAE), Emergency Shelter, Camp Management & Non-Food Items (NFI) (BPAGAAAC), Nutrition & Food Security (Global Health) NGOs (HLAJAKAH)

Keywords

• Food bank services
• Community meal programs
• Charitable social services
• Food security programs
• Poverty relief services

Headquarters

HQ city

Montreal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring monetary donations from individuals. Each $1 donated generates approximately $9-10 in value of goods and services for those in need.
2. Corporate Giving & Sponsorship: Corporate donations, event sponsorship, and planned giving programs including securities donations, vehicle donations, and legacy gifts.
3. In-Kind Donations: Acceptance of food, clothing, furniture, and household items. Tax receipts issued at Fair Market Value per Canada Revenue Agency rules.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Centre Communautaire MADA inc. is a volunteer-driven registered charity providing free kosher meals, food bank access, clothing, furniture, and social support services to individuals and families facing poverty in Montreal, West Island, and Ottawa. All services are delivered at no cost through on-site cafeterias, home delivery, food pantry distribution, and social programs, supported by over 4,000 volunteers.

Product overview

Centre Communautaire MADA inc. operates as a community service organization offering a comprehensive suite of food security and support programs. The portfolio consists of core client-facing services including Meals à partager (meal delivery), Chez Makolet Food Bank (monthly food distribution), Shabbat to Share (weekly Shabbat meal delivery), Cafeteria (on-site dining), Clothing Boutique, Furniture Depot, Care & Call (daily phone check-ins), Social Programs, and Individual & Family Support. Additionally, the Gewurz Kindness Corporate Team Building program serves corporate clients seeking volunteer experiences. The organization also maintains an internal MADA Volunteer Portal for volunteer coordination. All services are provided free of charge to eligible community members in need.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Meals à Partager Ready-made kosher meal delivery program for seniors (55+) and individuals facing physical, medical, emotional, or financial challenges. Meals are delivered twice weekly with a 3-day supply per box, offering dietary options including diabetic, low fat, low sodium, and low cholesterol.
• Chez Makolet Food Bank A 20,000 sq ft food pantry and market providing fresh produce, packaged foods, and household essentials free of charge to qualified families. Monthly distribution includes items from diapers to detergents, with orders tailored to family size and containing $200–$2,500 worth of goods.
• Shabbat to Share (Carole and Andy Harper) Weekly Shabbat meal delivery program for individuals 65+ who are socially isolated or have special needs. Volunteers deliver a Shabbat box with traditional dinner, candles, and grape juice, accompanied by a friendly visit.
• Cafeteria On-site cafeteria serving hot kosher meals 365 days a year for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Available at the main Montreal location, West Island branch, and senior residences, serving 300+ meals daily to combat hunger and loneliness.
• Clothing Boutique Free clothing boutique offering gently-used clothing, household items, children's toys, shoes, and accessories for the whole family. Serves MADA clients by appointment, distributing 18,000 items annually.
• Furniture Depot Provides new and gently-used furniture and appliances to MADA clients by appointment. Supports individuals during pivotal moments such as new home starts, baby arrivals, or after devastating events like fires or evictions. Distributes 3,000+ furniture items annually.
• Care & Call Program Daily telephone check-in service for isolated seniors and individuals with no social support. Volunteers make daily calls to ensure well-being, with escalation procedures including backup contacts and emergency access protocols.
• Social Programs Community events, holiday celebrations, educational classes, and social activities. Includes kindness and empathy seminars for corporations and students, life skills training (meal preparation, finances, legal matters), and mental health resources.
• Individual and Family Support Counseling and referrals for emotional and spiritual support, including marital problems, domestic abuse, and grief. Arranges weddings and Bar/Bat Mitzvahs for those in need. Offers lectures and classes for life skills and heritage appreciation.
• Gewurz Kindness Corporate Team Building Half-day team building volunteer activities for corporations. Maximum 20 participants per session.

Quantifiable outcome

• 704,234 meals served/delivered in 2024
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Chabad of OttawacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partnership to open MADA's first out-of-province location in Ottawa. Chabad of Ottawa collaboration enables MADA to serve the Ottawa Jewish community with dinners, meal delivery, and community programs. This represents MADA's expansion beyond Montreal into Ontario.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Chabad of Ottawa: MADA's strategic partner for the Ottawa expansion. As a Jewish-community organization offering meals, social support, and community programs in the same demographic niche, it is the closest operational peer for MADA's expansion model.
• Welcome Hall Mission: Montreal-based nonprofit providing food, shelter, and support services to people experiencing poverty and homelessness. Comparable in offering multi-channel aid (meals, clothing, social support) to vulnerable populations in the same Montreal market.
• Sun Youth Organization: Montreal community nonprofit offering food baskets, emergency aid, and social programs. Comparable as a Montreal-based, volunteer-driven, multi-program poverty-relief organization serving similar beneficiary segments.
• Partage-Action de l'Ouest (PAO): West Island Montreal food bank and community aid organization. Directly comparable to MADA's West Island branch — serves the same sub-region with food distribution and basic-needs support.
• Jewish Family Services (various Canadian cities): Jewish-community social services organization (Montreal example cited). Comparable as a values-aligned, culturally-targeted provider of social support, food assistance, and family services to the same Jewish-community demographic.
• Moisson Montréal: Montreal's largest food bank, distributing food to a network of community organizations. Directly comparable to MADA's Chez Makolet food bank program and shares the same geographic food-security mission in the Montreal region.

Broad incumbents

• Daily Bread Food Bank: Toronto's largest food bank serving the Greater Toronto Area. Comparable as a multi-program food-security nonprofit operating at a larger metropolitan scale with similar meal and food-distribution programs.
• The Salvation Army (Canada): Large, faith-affiliated charity providing food, shelter, and social services across Canada. Comparable in offering an integrated suite of poverty-relief services (meals, clothing, family support) and competing for the same corporate and individual donor base.
• Second Harvest: Canada's largest food rescue organization. Comparable as a food-security nonprofit operating across multiple provinces with a model of redirecting surplus food to community organizations, sharing MADA's mission category at a much larger scale.

Regional players

• Dans la rue: Montreal-based nonprofit serving homeless and at-risk youth with food, shelter, and outreach. Comparable as a Montreal-area nonprofit addressing food insecurity through volunteer-driven meal and support services, though focused on youth rather than families and seniors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/MADACommunity
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@madacentre
• Facebookfacebook.com/madacommunitycentre
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mada-community
• Instagraminstagram.com/madacommunitycentre

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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