Spirit of Giving 2025: Alberta Wide Bottle Drive for The Mustard Seed
Spread Holiday Cheer with SkipTheDepot by donating your bottle refunds and winter essentials, supporting The Mustard Seed’s Spirit of Giving campaign!
SkipTheDepot is proud to partner with The Mustard Seed for the Spirit of Giving 2025 campaign across Calgary, Edmonton, and Red Deer. From Dec 1 to Jan 31, Albertans can support their communities by donating bottle refunds or adding winter essentials to their pickup. Every contribution provides real help to people facing homelessness and poverty during the holiday season.
Together, we are making it easier than ever to support our neighbors in need. Whether you donate winter essentials or your bottle refund, your generosity offers comfort and dignity during the coldest time of year.
Donate Your Bottles With SkipTheDepot
Book a home bottle pickup, set your donation preference to The Mustard Seed, choose Spirit of Giving 2025 from the bottle drive list, and enter your city’s promo code to donate 100% of your bottle refund. Your contribution helps Albertans stay warm, fed, and supported this winter
| Calgary: Book pickup | Edmonton: Book pickup | Red Deer: Book pickup |
| Promo Code: XMASYYC25 | Promo Code: XMASYEG25 | Promo Code: XMASYQF25 |
| Winter essentials accepted | Winter essentials accepted | Bottle donations only |
Promo codes active: Dec 1 - Jan 31
Donate Winter Essentials with Your Bottle Pickup
To donate winter essentials, place your items in a bag or box labeled “The Mustard Seed” and leave them beside your bottles for pickup.
Accepted Winter Essentials
| Category | Items Accepted |
|---|---|
| Winter Clothing | Jackets, gloves, toques, men's clothing, long underwear, pants, sweaters, boots |
| Hygiene Items | Nail clippers, lip balm, razors, toothbrushes, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, deodorant |
| Other Essentials | Backpacks, travel mugs, blankets, towels, $10 gift cards (Tim Hortons/McDonald’s), transit tickets |
Winter essential pickups run from Dec 1 to Jan 5 in Calgary and Edmonton. Red Deer is not collecting winter essential items this year, but bottle refund donations are still welcome.
About The Mustard Seed Spirit of Giving Campaign
Since 1984, The Mustard Seed has supported vulnerable individuals with warm shelter, nutritious meals, and essential hygiene care. It offers employment support, mental health services, and housing solutions that help people move toward stability. Its community programming builds connection and a sense of belonging for those who need it most.
Your holiday donations help ensure that people in need have:
- Warm clothing
- Access to hygiene essentials
- Safe shelter
- Hot meals
- Community support
Every contribution, big or small, helps brighten someone’s Christmas. Book your SkipTheDepot pickup, choose Spirit of Giving 2025, and enter your city’s promo code to donate 100% of your bottle refund. Your donation helps Albertans stay warm, fed, and supported this winter.
FAQ
How do I donate my bottle refund to The Mustard Seed?
Book a SkipTheDepot pickup, enter your city’s holiday promo code, and 100% of your bottle refund is automatically donated.
What dates can I donate winter essentials?
The campaign runs from Dec 1, 2025 to Jan 5, 2026.
Do I need to sort bottles from donation items?
No. Simply label your essentials bag “The Mustard Seed” and place it beside your bottles.
What winter items are most needed?
Warm jackets, gloves, toques, men’s clothing, boots, blankets, and hygiene items.
Does SkipTheDepot charge for donation pickups?
No — pickups for Spirit of Giving donations are completely free.
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