Their operations are nearly 100 percent community funded; these include Vancouver Island’s largest Food Bank, a Family Center, Hospitality programs, and addictions recovery, as well as more traditional Church services. The Mustard Seed Street Church understands that food is not the solution to the deeper causes of poverty. In response to this, they offer a number of opportunities for the community to form relationships, receive spiritual care, crisis intervention and self-help to restore hope and faith to Victoria’s urban core.
Our Partnership
Lambrick has had a partnership with the Hospitality Program for several years, where we assist with making and serving two meals a month to approximately 100 - 150 of the neighbourhood’s poor and those living on the street. These are nights full of lovingly prepared food and great conversations, as we get to show love and respect to those served by the Mustard Seed.
For more information about volunteering to prepare or serve food, or clean up at a Mustard Seed Dinner contact Brenda Lee
Enhancing our Partnership
The Missional Engagement Team at Lambrick seeks to deepen our partnerships both locally and globally. In cooperation with the Rev. Chris Pollock - Hospitality Program Pastor (third from the left, above), we have developed several short-term mission opportunities to work at the Mustard Seed next summer. There is an opportunity for high school students and another for young adults and college age students. To learn more: Short Term Mission Opportunities at the Mustard Seed Street Church
Clothing Drive
Our Lambrick family donated clothing this year (2020) to keep the people on the street warm this winter. Pastor Chris was overwhelmed by the generosity of our church and others in Victoria.