Don’t panic. We’re here to help…
Fran Kitson is the Advocacy Coordinator
Advocacy
Fran Kitson is the Advocacy Coordinator for the Mustard Seed Street Church. She is available to meet with any person who finds themselves in crisis for any reason. She has at her fingertips all of the resources available to individuals and families who are in need of any kind of assistance. Ask for Fran at the Mustard Seed reception, you will be directed to her or one of the many trained volunteers for immediate assistance.
There are also four pastors on staff at the Mustard Seed ~ The Reverend Tom Oshiro, The Reverend Chris Riddell, The Reverend Kent Watts and the Youth Pastor is Chris Pollock ~ you can ask at reception if you wish to speak with one of them.
When you are faced with problems, challenges and obstacles that seem to much to bear, it is very important to remember there is always help available, you just need to ask, there are people there to help you. Just ask.
Barber Shop
Gail Bones is available to cut your hair Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10:00am to 2:00pm. She is located at the entrance of the Mustard Seed Hall along with the clothing bank. Please ask at reception.
Clothing & More…
The clothing bank is open Monday from 9:30am to 2:00pm, Tuesday & Thursday from 9:00am to 2:00pm Wednesday from 9:30am to 12:30pm & Friday from 9:00 to 1:00pm. There are clothes available for all ages, all sizes and shoes as well there are some small household appliances.
Counseling & Crisis Management
If you need someone to talk to, there are four different pastors at the Mustard Seed, simply ask at reception. The Reverend Tom Oshiro, The Reverend Chris Riddell, The Reverend Kent Watts and the Outreach Pastor is Chris Pollock.
Food Bank
The food bank is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday from 9:00am to 2:00pm except the Monday to Friday after the social assistance cheques are issued. If you need to access the food bank, you will be directed to Rudi Wallace who is the food bank intake worker. He will do a preliminary assessment of your particular situation and provide all the information you will need regarding the use of the food bank. You will need photo ID for yourself such as your Driver’s License or BCID and you will need MSP Care Cards for any dependents.
Public Health Nurse
There is a public health nurse available for consultations Monday, Wednesday & Thursday from 9:00am to 2:00pm. Please ask at reception. The Public Health Nurse is NOT at the Mustard Seed the one week out of the month that the food bank is closed.
