Here to Help: Hurricane Milton and Helene Recovery

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, and The Mustard Seed is here to help those in need.

To qualify for our furniture program, you must:

Once a home visit has been completed, you may call our office at 407-875-2040×114 to schedule an appointment. For more information about being a recipient of our furniture program, click here.

Our clothing program is open 9am-3pm, Monday through Friday, and does not require a referral. To find out more information about our clothing program, click here.

There are many ways to help The Mustard Seed support families in need. Here are three ways to get involved today:

  • Give a Gift: Your gift today will help those who are emerging from crisis. Click here to donate today.
  • Organize a Community Drive: A sock and underwear drive or clothing drive will help our neighbors in need. Click here to learn more.
  • Schedule a Furniture Pick Up: If you have furniture you would like to donate to a family in need, we are happy to pick up! Call us at 407-875-2040 to schedule.

Our hearts are with those affected by natural disaster. As our community recovers, we will be there to serve those affected.

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