Mustard Seed and partners launch a turkey toss to support local homelessness

Photo: The Mustard Seed

The Mustard Seed along with partners like Save-On-Foods, have officially launched the inaugural Turkey Toss.

The 'Toss' runs from Dec. 3 to 6 to help feed those experiencing homelessess and poverty this Christmas season. Every Save-On-Foods location will accept frozen turkey and financial donations on behalf of the Mustard Seed-Kamloops, allowing customers to add monetary donations to their grocery bills. 

In addition, Save-On-Foods will match up to $2,500 of contributions, with the BC Turkey Farmers doubling donations up to $4,000 after the initial Save-On-Foods contribution.  

“The BC Turkey Farmers are pleased to support The Mustard SeedKamloops this Christmas,” says Michel Benoit of BC Turkey Farmers in a press release. “Every year, BC families celebrate festive occasions with a turkey as the centrepiece of their family dinner. The BC Turkey Farmers are very thankful for this and as a result, we would like to share as well with those in our communities in need.”

The Christmas season is always a difficult one for those less fortunate, but especially during this year’s global pandemic, the Mustard Seed notes.

“The holiday’s can be a difficult time for those experiencing poverty and homelessness,” says Kelly Thomson, interim Managing Director of the Mustard Seed-Kamloops. “The Turkey Toss is an opportunity for the community to come together to care for our vulnerable neighbours and show them that they are not alone this season.” 

For more information on the Turkey Toss, click here.