Mission

The mission of The Mustard Seed Furniture and Clothing Bank is to help rebuild the lives of families and individuals who have suffered disaster or personal tragedy by providing household furnishings and clothing while being environmentally responsible to our community.

Vision

The Mustard Seed vision is that the provision of basic household furniture may set the stage for individuals to achieve restored dignity and self-esteem, enabling them to move ahead and take control of their futures.

Values

The Team Members of the Mustard Seed of Central Florida Furniture and Clothing Bank treat our family and all other families and or individuals with respect and compassion.

Integrity

We foster trust by being sincere and honest in all of our dealings both with those who call our agency partner, as well as those in our community who lean upon us for support.

Respect

We remain humble and teachable before one another and those we serve, ensuring client dignity even in the most troubling of circumstances.

Commitment

Our community can depend upon each member of our team to show loyalty to our clients in service to our mission.

Compassion

Each member of our team seeks to bring peace to our clients through selfless service. We provide genuine caring and concern, showing empathy with patience and understanding, knowing we play a key role in creating the community we desire.

Service

We bear the responsibility of meeting the needs we declare in our mission statement, inviting and fostering cooperation from other social service agencies to continuously strengthen our combined ability to mitigate the strife of people in crisis.

A Sofa for Donetta

“I can’t work, I’m partially blind, and I need help furnishing my house.” For Donnetta, a tumor impacted her vision, leaving her struggling to support her three children. She was living in week-to-week hotels to keep a roof over her children’s heads. “Hotel living is hard.” Many famil…

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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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Latest News

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Giving Back in the New Year

January 3, 2025

2025 is upon us, and with a new year, comes new years resolutions. Making a plan is one of the best ways to keep resolutions throughout the year. If you’re looking for ideas and inspiration, here are four ways to prioritize giving back in the new year.

If your goal is to “volunteer more… read more

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