Provides free nutritious meals and groceries to individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS and co-existing illness in Metro Vancouver, based on medical need. Meals and groceries are available for pick-up or delivery. Physician referral required. Office hour...

Offers a supportive space where Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people in the Downtown Eastside can reconnect with traditional approaches to community and healing. Services include Elder/family cultural guidance, community meetings, social/recreational activitie...

Operates a no-kill shelter to temporarily house stray and surrendered animals. Animals receive effective training and have time for rehabilitation, or recovery from illnesses, before being offered for adoption to new homes. Richmond residents are eligible to r...

Outreach program in the Downtown Eastside provides free pet food and pet supplies to people with pets who are homeless, low-income, or seniors. Registration with government-issued identification and proof of address is required. Food and pet supply distributio...

Provides emotional and financial support to homeless and/or low income people caring for their pets. Program aims to keep pets at home and out of the shelter and rescue system. Supports include veterinary care support and financial assistance including spays a...

One-stop centre providing a range of social, education, health, education, housing, employment, substance use, and life skills services. Services include alcohol and drug counselling and mental health counselling. The BYRC Resource Room offers youth ages 13 to...

Operates a Muslim food bank for Burnaby and New Westminster residents on a monthly basis. Registration is required; can be completed online.

Helps low-income families in Burnaby during the Christmas season by providing toys. Also provides Christmas hampers to low-income seniors who live alone or with their spouse. Hours are 10 am to 4 pm Monday to Saturday.

Coordinates and supports local food security initiatives in the Kensington-Cedar Cottage neighbourhood of Vancouver. Community Food Markets provide fresh fruits and vegetables at wholesale cost or below; see website for times and locations. A Garden Veggie Sha...

Helps low-income families with children 18 years or younger, low-income seniors age 65 and over, and people with disabilities living in North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Bowen Island, and Lions Bay. Provides Christmas Hampers filled with grocery cards, personal...

Offers a range of programs and activities focused on serving the tangible needs of individuals, children, and families in Vancouver, Tri-Cities, and Surrey. Back to School Blast provides free backpacks filled with school supplies for families in need; registra...

Provides a hamper and gifts to struggling individuals and families. Registration starts Mid-November to beginning of December; photo ID, proof of address, and care cards for registrant and children are required. Must not have applied for holiday support from a...

Distributes food hampers from 10 am to 12 noon every other Tuesday. New registrations can be done at this location. Current and previous food bank clients are required to update here every six months. Serves Cloverdale and Surrey residents.

Provides a fridge, freezer, and dry goods pantry with 24-hour daily access for Renfrew Collingwood residents; located on the west side of Collingwood Neighbourhood House, adjacent to the gym entrance. Accepts donations of fresh, frozen, or non-perishable foods...

Provides free programs to parents and their children up to age six. Programs include English, Spanish Mother Goose, and Early Literacy, as well as family literacy, numeracy and life skills; parent support groups; occasional guest speakers; health and wellness;...

Partners with Vancouver Food Bank to operate a food hub from 9 am to 6 pm on Wednesdays. Food bank registration is on site; no food bank on welfare cheque day.

Gives hope and support to vulnerable individuals and families through the provision of social services and practical assistance focusing on the basic necessities of life. Helps meet the immediate and short-term needs of people in distress through emergency ass...

Gives hope and support to vulnerable individuals and families through the provision of social services and practical assistance focusing on the basic necessities of life. Helps meet the immediate and short-term needs of people in distress through emergency ass...

Gives hope and support to vulnerable individuals and families through the provision of social services and practical assistance focusing on the basic necessities of life. Helps meet the immediate and short-term needs of people in distress through emergency ass...

Gives hope and support to vulnerable individuals and families through the provision of social services and practical assistance focusing on the basic necessities of life. Helps meet the immediate and short-term needs of people in distress through emergency ass...

Provides community services, counselling services, and child and youth services to residents of North Delta, Ladner, and Tsawwassen. The Community Fund provides emergency food, food vouchers, and bus tickets to low-income residents in crisis situations. Runs i...

A specialized, high-protein food bank for residents of Surrey and Metro Vancouver who are living with HIV/AIDS and/or hepatitis C and in need of support. Operated in partnership with Djaef Mahler AIDS Benefit Society, Quest Foods, and Surrey Food Bank.

A free grocery program for anyone in need in New Westminster and surrounding areas. Pickup available in New Westminster on Saturdays: 12:30 pm to 1 pm at St Aidan's Presbyterian Church (1320 7th Avenue), 1:30 pm to 2 pm at Knox Presbyterian Church (403 Columbi...

Volunteer-run mutual aid fridge, freezer, and pantry offers free community access with healthy free food and essential supplies to self-identified women in the Downtown Eastside. Call regarding donating food and hygiene items. Hours are 1 pm to 6 pm Tuesday to...

Support and resource drop-in centre for parents/caregivers and their young children from birth to six years of age. Provides direct support, referrals, parenting groups and workshops, resource listings, developmentally stimulating play opportunities, and a spa...