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The Mustard Seed is in Urgent Need of Bottled Water

News release from The Mustard Seed
Summer is here and as temperatures are rising in Red Deer, The Mustard Seed is in desperate need of bottled water to keep Red Deer’s most vulnerable safe from the sweltering heat.
For those experiencing homelessness, the extreme heat can pose a dangerous risk. Insufficient water when temperatures rise can lead to exposure-related illnesses such as heat stroke, heat exhaustion, and even death.
The Mustard Seed is working hard to ensure that those in need of water are provided for – but we can’t do this alone. We urgently need your help to respond to the increased need for water and other summer essentials found here:
Items Needed:
- Rain Ponchos
- Travel-Size Shampoo & Conditioner
- Hair Brushes
- Deodorants (Men & Women)
- Individual Kleenex
- Ladies Underwear (Small – Medium Size)
- Men’s Boxershorts (Medium – Large Size)
- Backpacks
- Razors
- Travel-Size Body Wash
- Hair Care (Gel preferably)
- Reusable Water Bottles
- Toilet Paper
- New Blankets
- Tooth Brushes
- Baby wipes
- Reusable Bags
- Insect Repellant
- Travel-Size Sunscreen
- Q-tips
- Flipflops: (Men’s sizes 7 – 13 & Women’s sizes 6 – 10)
- Hats
School Lunch Program:
- Granola Bars
- Nut-free Snacks
- Carrots
- Cucumbers
- Celery
- Apples
- Oranges
- Deli Meat
In dire situations like this – whatever you can give makes a huge difference in the lives of those in need.
All donations will be gratefully received at the Community Support Centre, Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Thanks to your generosity, we can provide vital services and resources that help keep our most vulnerable community members in Red Deer safe.
About The Mustard Seed:
The Mustard Seed is a Christian non-profit organization that has been caring for individuals experiencing homelessness and poverty since 1984. Operating in five cities across Alberta and British Columbia, The Mustard Seed is a supportive haven where people can have their physical, mental, and spiritual needs met and grow toward greater health and independence.
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