$42,165140%Goal:
$30,000
Red Deer
Hosted by Red Deer Food Bank and The Mustard Seed Red Deer
The Coldest Night of the Year is a winterrific family-friendly walk in support of local charities serving people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness. Join us on February 24, 2024 - team up, fundraise, walk, and take a moment to look closer... because it’s cold out there.
Would you like to come for a walk?
Collaboration is the key to success and effectiveness. The Red Deer Food Bank and the Mustard Seed are proudly partnering to support those hungry, homeless and hurting.
Community Sponsors
Red Deer (Red Deer Food Bank & The Mustard Seed Red Deer) is super grateful for our fantastic 2024 sponsors! View all sponsors >
2024 CNOY Photos
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Red Deer Scoreboard
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The Challenge
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About Red Deer Food Bank
In recent years, many residents of Alberta have faced challenging times, a fact not hidden from public awareness. Statistics indicate that one out of every five individuals have encountered difficulties in putting food on their tables. A staggering 27,700 people sought emergency food assistance from the Red Deer Food Bank in the past year alone, with 40% of those served being children. Additionally, 42,500 individuals accessed the food bank's pantry to supplement their dietary needs.
While a substantial portion of the donated food aids the local community in Red Deer, the food bank also plays a crucial role in supplying provisions to other food banks across Central Alberta. Furthermore, the food bank collaborates with over thirty regional agencies, contributing to various initiatives such as providing hot meals, shelter, youth programs, school lunches, as well as mental health and addiction services.
The existence of the Red Deer Food Bank Society owes much to the community's benevolence. The organization acknowledges and honors this support, recognizing that the food bank would not be operational without it. The food bank actively assists clients in completing income tax returns and accessing government programs. Financial literacy is promoted, and training opportunities are provided to enhance cooking skills, health, and nutrition awareness.
Notably, the Red Deer Food Bank's impact extends beyond preventing food wastage by collecting and distributing surplus food; it now cultivates and produces fresh food to address the community's and region's prevailing needs. This transformative work has reduced millions of pounds of consumable products that would otherwise end up in landfills. The community's care and support play a vital role in enabling the food bank to fulfill its mission of nourishing those in need during their most challenging times. This year, we celebrate 40 years of service in this caring community.
About The Mustard Seed Red Deer
The Mustard Seed and the Red Deer Food Bank are partnering for our 40th birthdays this year for CNOY 2024 - walk with us as we raise funds to fight hunger and homelessness in our communities!
The Mustard Seed is a Christian non-profit organization that has been caring for individuals experiencing homelessness and poverty since 1984. Operating in six cities across Alberta and British Columbia, The Mustard Seed is a supportive haven where people can have their physical, mental, and spiritual needs met and grow toward greater health and independence.
At The Mustard Seed, we recognize that the root causes of poverty and homelessness are complex and diverse, so we continue to grow and evolve with the needs of those we serve.
Coldest Night of the Year is an incredibly valuable way for the community of Red Deer to partner with us to experience a small part of what our guests endure. We would love to have you, your family, and your friends walk alongside The Mustard Seed and the Red Deer Food Bank at this incredibly important event.
Event Day Details
Save the date - CNOY Day is February 24, 2024!
Schedule
- 4:00 pm: Meet Check-in + Welcome
- 5:00 pm: Move Send-off
- 6:00 pm: Munch Light meal served
- 7:00 pm: Mosey Goodbye + see you in 2025!
Not able to join us in person at the Main Event? We hope you'll register, fundraise and walk offsite with friends and family.
Route Details
- Route Distances: Check out the maps below to see where we will be walking.
- Rest stop: Keep an eye out for opportunities to rest and refresh with yummy snacks along the route.
- Signage: Routes will be well-signed with our bold blue CNOY signs.
- Route Support: Route marshals, rest stop hosts, and support vehicle drivers provide support along the route.
- Children 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
- No Pets: We love our little furballs like you do, but pets are not permitted at the Coldest Night of the Year except for approved and trained service animals. Read more about our pet policy >
Check-In
- All walkers participating at the Main Event on Saturday, February 24, 2024 must check-in upon arrival.
- Toques! Fundraising walkers who raise $150+ (or $75+ for those under 18) will receive a CNOY toque as a thank you on event day, while supplies last.
- Offsite fundraising walkers can contact their local event director to arrange toque pickup the week of the event.
Have questions? Visit the FAQ section!
Handling Money
- Credit Card: The Best Option! Simple, secure, automatically tax receipted for gifts of $20+. Visit the Donate page, share your personal page link, or have your donor call the CNOY Head Office.
- Cheques: The Old Faithful - made out to Coldest Night of the Year with your name on the Memo line. Mail them to CNOY Head Office along with your completed pledge form.
- Cash: You have 2 options:
- 1. Login to FundHub, click “Enter $$ and Cheques,” create pledges for your cash donations, pay them off with your personal credit card, and keep the cash. OR...
- 2. Write a cheque (made out to “Coldest Night of the Year”) for the total amount of cash you’ve collected. Mail it to the CNOY Head Office with your completed pledge sheet.
Waivers
All participants must register online and accept the electronic waiver.
- Adults accept the waiver automatically when they register online.
- Youth/Children under 18 need a waiver signed by their parent or guardian.
- An online form will be emailed to all parents/guardians before CNOY Day.
- You may also bring a filled-out printed waiver.
- Waivers will also be available at check-in on CNOY Day.
What to Bring
A few common sense suggestions:
- A cell phone for emergencies (recommended but not required)
- Good waterproof shoes/boots for walking
- Warm coat and mitts/gloves
- Extra snacks if you have allergies or food sensitivities
- Your own water bottle
- A passion for the charity you're walking and fundraising for!
Contact Us
CNOY Red Deer 2024
The CNOY Team Participant & Donor Services
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 519.603.2250
Email reddeer@cnoy.org