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Join us in the community throughout the year!

The Mustard Seed is host to a number of events throughout the year, engaging with our community and raising funds for the services we offer. It is a fantastic way to become involved in The Mustard Seed as a participant, volunteer or sponsor.

Check out details about our events coming up!

Want to host an event or food drive?

Your group can have a huge impact by hosting an event to fundraise for us! Let us know what you have in mind by filling the form below.

‘Event & Food Drive Form’ 

Our donation "WishList"

Hosting a food drive or fundraiser?

Find our Donation “Wish List” here, outlining items in high demand at our food bank.

Interested in Sponsorship?

Event sponsorship is a unique medium for businesses to reach a wider audience while aligning with a charity dedicated to life change.

For more information, contact communityengagement@mustardseed.ca

Winter/Spring

Food for Families Gala Fundraiser–Save the Date: February 8, 2020!

Coldest Night of the Year Walk-a-thon—Thank you for walking! See you February 22, 2020!

Street Cafe Fundraiser–Come celebrate God’s work through our weekend ministry!

Canstruction– Check it out again in 2020

Christmas Time

Huron Carole—(November 26) Celebrate the start of the holidays with Tom Jackson and his Christmas melodies.

Christmas Dinner—(November 17) Help us kick off the season by serving 800 Christmas dinners at the Bay Street Armory

Isl. Farms Santa Parade—(November 30) Join The Mustard Seed in Centennial Square downtown Victoria! 

Gift Wrap by Donation—(December 1 – 24) Save time wrapping gifts this season! 

Viatec Food Bank Challenge– (December 3rd) See the amazing Victoria tech community give back!

CBC Food Banks Day (December 6th)

IEOA Truck Light Convoy—(December 7) Bring cash & food donations to designated drop off locations en route! 

Christmas Eve Service

Summer

#EveryPlateFull –a Food Banks Canada campaign running May 28 – June 8!

Fair Start for Kids –setting kids up for success in the classroom! (August)

Fall

Food Rescue Chef Challenge

Volunteer at Events

Volunteer at Events!

We offer a number of opportunities to volunteer at one of our community events.

If you would like to be added to the event list and be contacted for future opportunities, please complete and submit an Volunteer Event Form online.

All event volunteers receive specific training and support, depending on the positions available.

If you have any questions or concerns about volunteering at our events, please contact Cassidy at 250-953-1591 or events@mustardseed.ca

Third Party Events

Organize a Community Event or Food Drive!

Food drives and fundraising activities help keep our shelves full and programs running throughout the year!

We love to see your creativity and network expression as an event host. Anyone planning an event or food drive benefiting The Mustard Seed is encouraged to contact us, so that we can provide information or resources to support you! If you haven’t already done so, please fill out an ‘Event & Food Drive Form’!

Please note that during the busy winter holiday season, we require ample notice for food pick-up from your event location.

Contact: Community Engagement and Sponsorship

Email: CommunityEngagement@mustardseed.ca

Phone: 250-953-1580

Thank You to our Sponsors!

Please reach out to our team with any questions or concerns!

Janiene Boice, Director of Development, janiene@mustardseed.ca 778-677-2303