Mustard Seed

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!

Street Cafe Fundraiser (April 9)
Canstruction at Hillside Shopping Centre (May 3 – 13)
- Interested in Volunteering? Click here!
“Posties Food Drive” with Canada Post (May 25)
Hockey for Food (POSTPONED TO 2020)
Fair Start for Kids (August 23 & 24)
- Support our “Back-to-School” campaign. Email us to find out about donation needs, volunteer opportunities or Corporate Sponsorship!
Food Rescue Chef Challenge (October 5)
- Check out pictures from last year’s event!

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 desiree@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–April 9. Come celebrate God’s work through our weekend ministry!

Canstruction– Coming May 3 to 13 at Hillside Shopping Centre!

Christmas Time

Isl. Farms Santa Parade—(November 24) Join The Mustard Seed in Centennial Square downtown Victoria!

IEOA Truck Light Convoy—(December 1) Bring cash & food donations to designated drop off locations en route!

Huron Carole—(December 18) Celebrate the start of the holidays with Tom Jackson and his Christmas melodies.

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

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–Tickets on sale NOW for the second annual! (October 5, 2019)

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 Desiree at 250-953-1591 or desiree@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: Events & Sponsorship Coordinator

Email: EventsCoordinator@mustardseed.ca

Phone: 250-953-1579

Thank You to our Sponsors!

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

Janiene Boice, Director of Development, janiene@mustardseed.ca 250-667-2303