FOR Calgary Project

The Mustard Seed Winter Wishlist

& Brentview Hamper Ministry Food Drive

Brentview is a Jesus-Centred church FOR Calgary and FOR the world.

We have mission partners across the world and in our city, and we also have ministries within our church that are FOR Calgary.

For the Advent season, we are collecting food items for our Hamper Ministry. They give out hundreds of hampers to people and families who need some help with groceries. They have specific item requests, so see the list above! Drop items off in the foyer in the boxes under the Christmas tree by Christmas Eve!

For December and January, we are also collecting essential items for The Mustard Seed! They are collecting winter specific items to help their guests stay warm, dry, and protected from extreme temperatures during these cold winter months. There are boxes in the foyer to drop your items into. See the list below for the requested items!

The Mustard Seed

Winter Wishlist

Essential Items:

  • Blankets

  • Towels

  • Winter Jackets

  • Winter Gloves/Mitts

  • Men’s Size Medium Clothing

  • New Underwear (Sizes S-L)

Hygiene:

  • Nail Clippers

  • Lip Balm

  • Travel Sized Tissue

  • Toothbrush

  • Travel Sized Toothpaste

  • Deodorant

  • Disposable Razors

  • Women’s Sanitary Pads

  • Ear Plugs

  • Travel Sized Shampoo, Conditioner, Lotion, and Body Wash

Build a Backpack:

  • Backpack (darker colours preferred)

  • Underwear

  • Long Underwear

  • Warm Socks

  • Toque

  • Mitts/Gloves

  • Travel Mug

  • $10 Tim Hortons or McDonald’s gift card

  • Transit Tickets

Volunteer with the Hamper Team!

WE ARE FOR CALGARY

WE ARE FOR CALGARY

We are called by Jesus to live out self-giving love. All we have is from God so we give it back to God’s mission in the world and to ministry in our local church.

We appreciate your continued support for the

Brentwood Community Pantry

Brentwood Community Pantry is a mutual aid project aimed at addressing food equity in Calgary by helping those facing financial insecurity access free, fresh and healthy food 24/7.

WHAT

Food insecurity happens when people have scarce or limited access to food due to their financial situation. While all types of people are affected by food insecurity, the most impacted groups are; immigrants & refugees, Indigenous peoples, those living with disability, the LGBTQ+ community, people on social assistance and our homeless population. 

Low income and high living costs create a disparity between what people need and what they can afford. AHS studies show that 1 in every 10 households in our province is food insecure.

We also accept donations of warm clothing items, and have found that items like diapers and feminine hygiene products are constantly and quickly cycling out of the pantry.

WHY

Access to fresh healthy food is reserved to those in position to financial privilege. We believe that this needs to change, and we want to give access to EVERYONE.

HOW

Continue to redirect food to the pantry! We are seeing growing numbers of students, women, and children stopping by week to week. We are accepting donations of grab and go snacks and non-perishable food at this time. Why not host a food drive for the Pantry and mention us to get a shout out on Instagram? @forcalgary

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