Client Forms and Application Process

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  1. You must receive a referral from one of The Mustard Seed’s partnering agencies. The  referring agency will conduct a home visit to access your furniture and housewares needs. Referrals are good for 90 days from the date of the home visit. See a list of referring agencies here: Referral Agencies General.
  2. We want to help you begin rebuilding your life as quickly as possible. To make the process go faster, please make sure you have all of the items and client forms needed to receive The Mustard Seed of Central Florida’s services. Client Checklist.
  3. Please call (407) 875-2040 to schedule your appointment. Appointments are scheduled Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Each client has 30 minutes in the warehouse to select their household items.  Please remember to bring picture IDs and social security cards for all adults living in the home and birth certificates for all children living in the home, your referral, client checklist, a $200 processing fee and a moving truck.
  4. Please tell us about your experience with our programs. We would appreciate your honest feedback in helping us grow forward.
  5. Please “like” us on Facebook page. 

Beds for Erica, Anthony, and Their Children

Erica and Anthony were attending their son’s funeral, when natural disaster claimed their home and all their possessions. The couple and their children resided in Tallahassee, and in May, a series of tornados tore through their area of town, resulting in their displacement. They fell behind on bil…

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Furniture for Risa

For Risa, multiple debilitating medical diagnoses affecting her physically and cognitively left her in need care. “I went from [being] a nurse, to working at Walgreens, and then I couldn’t even do that. I had to stop driving…it was in everyone’s best interest for me to stop driving.” “[M…

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A Table for Brittney

“I work full time, but I really only make enough to pay rent, lights, and make sure my kids have their necessities.” Brittney’s situation is like many of our neighbors in Central Florida. Furnishing an apartment is expensive, and sourcing furniture second hand can pose additional challenges. B…

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Latest News

Here to Help: Hurricane Milton and Helene Recovery

October 15, 2024

The Mustard Seed of Central Florida is the region’s only furniture and clothing bank, providing basic household necessities to those emerging from homelessness, personal tragedy, natural disaster, or other situations of crisis. The effects of Hurricane’s Milton and Helene have been far reaching,… read more

Interview with our Board Chair: Kristen Stone

July 17, 2024

The Mustard Seed of Central Florida is grateful for the commitment of our dedicated board members. Kristen Stone, Board Chair, has served on our Board of Directors since 2019. With a background in human resources, focusing on talent management and organizational development, she brings her exper… read more