Coldest Night of the Year 2026
February 28, 2026 - Sunrise Rotary Club raised $2790.00 at CNOY 5K fundraiser walk to support Red Deer Food Bank and The Mustard Seed
Our strong team of 18 members participated in the Coldest Night of the Year 5k walk, raising $2,790 for The Mustard Seed and Red Deer Food Bank. Thank you to our generous sponsors (family, friends, & neighbors) for supporting this important community fundraiser! In total, there were 271 walkers, 54 teams, & 49 volunteers who all worked together to raise $140,198. Sunrise Rotary Club was Red Deer CNOY seventh highest fundraiser and was gifted some gift certificates from the Red Deer Food Bank to enjoy an evening of bowling at Heritage Lanes! Thank you RDFB! :)
The Mustard Seed, a Christian non-profit, has been caring for individuals experiencing homelessness and poverty since 1984. They operate a 24/7 emergency shelter (46-person capacity) for sober individuals, providing meals, laundry, and hygiene services. They also support the community with a school lunch program, housing advocacy, and spiritual care through the Community Impact Centre.
The Red Deer Food Bank provides emergency food assistance to individuals, low-income families, and seniors in Red Deer and surrounding areas, distributing nearly 1,000 hampers monthly. They operate a client-choice pantry, a community kitchen with food trucks, and support other regional agencies.
