COMMUNITY

PROGRAMS

Nourish Mission

Christmas Bureau

Tax Clinic

Community Fun Day Fundraiser

What is Nourish Mission?

A structured, choice-based food support program promoting dignity, affordability, and community engagement.

Program Goals

Provide choice-based access with dignity
Empower clients as contributing members
Strengthen donor engagement through structured budgets

Highlights

A shopping budget instead of a pre-selected hamper
One time annual registration for Food Program and Christmas Bureau
Access is by appointment, with booking priority given as applicable

Support Our Nourish Mission

MCSS Nourish Mission relies on donations from the community at large to serve Mission Residents in need. We accept non-expired, non-perishable food items; baby and pet food, hygiene products.

Wish list: Flour, Rice, Sugar, Pasta, Pasta Sauce, Canned Tuna, Cereal, Tea & Coffee, Peanut Butter, Canned Fruit, Veg & Beans.

DONATE ONLINE

VOLUNTEER

Tax Clinic

Our Community Volunteer Income Tax Clinic run March – April every year.

A volunteer from Mission Community Services Society, trained by the Canada Revenue Agency, will help prepare & electronically file (if eligible).

What do you need to bring?

Bring all your documents, including:

The previous year’s tax assessment.

All your T slips (work, OAS, CPP, Income Assistance, Worker’s Compensation, EI)

All your receipts (medical, tuition, moving expenses, child care, RRSP contributions)

Your ID

Eligibility

You must be a Mission resident.

You have a simple tax return (no self employment, no bankruptcy, no forms for deceased, no capital gains/losses and no rental income).

Your income falls within these guidelines:

Single person: $35,000
Family of two: $45,000
Family of three: $47,500
Family of four: $50,000
Family of five: $52,500

2026 Tax Clinic Schedule

March-April: Wednesdays only from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Walk-in at 33179 2nd Ave, Mission, BC

March dates: 4, 11, 18, 25

April dates: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Call: (604) 826-3634

Or visit us at:
33179 2nd Avenue, Mission, BC

Christmas Bureau

MCSS Christmas Bureau is committed to ensuring a joyous holiday season for all Mission residents regardless of their financial circumstances. We understand the importance of creating cherished memories during this time of year, especially for families facing financial challenges. Our goal is to provide essential holiday assistance that includes toys and gifts for children and grocery cards so families are able to enjoy those memory making holiday meals together.

Surplus donations and food items from Christmas Bureau are redistributed back to the community through the MCSS Food Center.

2025 Christmas Bureau Stats

702
Children

received toys

383
Families Received

Holiday Meal Hampers

1116
Grocery Hampers

From Food Centre

$94,019
Disbursed

For Rent Subsidies

Community Fun Day Fundraiser

Join us in Helping People,
Changing Lives, Building Community.

Each summer, we bring together over 550 community members for an evening of live music, family activities, a BBQ, and a fun-filled foam party.

As part of this event, MCSS will be hosting a 50-50 Raffle and Silent Auction to support essential programs such as Early Years, Nourish Mission, Seniors, Outreach, and Employment Readiness. These programs create meaningful impact by supporting individuals and families in our community when they need it most.

For More Information Contact Our Event Coordinator
+1(604) 826-3634
[email protected]

Thank you to our Generous Supporters

In addition to funding from the Province of British Columbia, the Government of Canada, and the City of Mission, Mission Community Services Society would like to thank the many individuals and organizations for their generous donations that truly make a difference in the community.