Turkey Ham Jam helps feed families this Christmas

The Mustard Seed, along with the Calgary Co-op and Country 105, collected frozen turkeys, hams and chickens for those in need this holiday season. Four Co-op locations accepted donations, including cash and gift cards. One in 10 Calgarians lives below the poverty line, which means many won’t be able to afford a celebration dinner this holiday season. The turkeys, hams and chickens will be distributed as part of The Mustard Seed’s Christmas Food Hamper program, which will provide hampers to approximately 400 individuals and families in the community and to another 400 people in The Mustard Seed’s housing program. In addition, the donations will be part of the Christmas dinners at The Mustard Seed’s Foothills Shelter for up to 370 guests and for another 250 residents in the permanent supportive housing units.