Join us to fight hunger

For nearly half a century, generous people in our community have been helping The Mustard Seed Street Church and Food Bank bring food to those in need. And that need has grown sharply over this last year – even more than during the pandemic.

Can you imagine having to decide whether you will eat or pay your rent or utility bill? Or how you would feel if you weren’t sure you will have food for dinner at the end of a school or work-day? Research tells us that hunger impacts every part of a person’s life. Low energy impacts their ability to focus at school or concentrate on the job. And their mental health suffers too, as worry and fear leads to anxiety and depression.

Unfortunately, these are familiar challenges for the over 45,000 food insecure people in our community. Soaring housing and food costs are putting even more pressure on families, seniors and individuals – really anyone living on a low or fixed income. And anyone facing an unexpected cost can suddenly find themselves in serious trouble. Many of our new food bank users never thought they would need our help.

Since 1975 The Seed has been offering support to our community. We are south Vancouver Island’s largest and most accessible food bank operating five days a week, serving hot meals, distributing warm clothing, providing outpatient counselling and family supports. At our Food Security Distribution Centre, we rescue 10,000 lbs of food each weekday and redistribute it to 60+ local service organizations beyond our food bank.

Please consider giving generously to The Seed by becoming a monthly donor to sustain our operations year-round, or by including us in your will. Now more than ever, there are so many families and individuals that need your support to win the fight against hunger.