Fair Start for Kids
The cost of returning to school each year is expensive. Many families facing economic challenges struggle to cover the extra costs inherent to a new school year, such as school supplies, runners and snacks.
Fair Start for Kids removes the stigma that surrounds poverty by providing over 600 children and youth with back-to-school supplies, new running shoes and healthy snacks yearly.
With Fair Start we set kids and families up for success!
Back-to-School Program Update 2025
We had a wonderful time at our Fair Start – Back-to-School distribution day! 600 children, accompanied by their parents, came by to pick up brand-new school supplies, running shoes, and snacks to start the school year strong.
A huge thank you to our generous donors, our amazing partners Monk Office and FrontRunners, and our supporters Soap for Hope, Greater Victoria Public Library and Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria.
Endless gratitude to all the incredible volunteers and staff whose hard work made this day such a success. Together, we’re helping kids head back to school with confidence and joy!
Donations can be made online, via e-transfer, or in person. You’re welcome to drop off a cheque or donate by credit card at our office at 625 Queens Ave.
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Please call 250-953-1575
Mon – Fri – 9 AM – 3 PM
Sat – 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Mon – Sat – 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Fri – 4:30 – 7:30 PM
3rd Sat – 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Note 1st Sat. each Month is a Community Breakfast at 10:30 AM, and 2nd, 4th and 5th are Saturday Lunches at noon.
Sun – 1:00 – 3:00 PM
at 625 Queens Avenue.
General: contact@mustardseed.ca
General: 250-953-1575
Food Bank: 250-953-1588
Donations: 250-953-1581
donors@mustardseed.ca
Media: claudia@mustardseed.ca
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