Healthy eating initiative that supports farmers' markets and strengthens food security across BC. Collaborates with community partner organizations to provide coupons to low-income families, pregnant women, and seniors participating in food literacy programs. ...

Offers financial support to individuals and families in need. Grants can cover clothing and footwear, food and basic household needs, and personal development or recreation. They can also cover medical expenses such as prosthetics, eyewear, home adjustments fo...

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...

The Frozen Meal program offers low-cost meals ($2 for soups, $4 for casseroles, and $5 for entrees) which can be ordered online, by phone, or in person; orders can be picked up from 9 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday, or delivered between 9 am to 1 pm Tuesdays a...

A free community lunch (soup, sandwich, dessert, coffee, and tea) is served from 12 noon to 1 pm every Thursday; meal is held on the ground floor in the Friendship Room. Donated bread is also available for pick-up during this time. An emergency food program is...

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...

Provides approximately 10 to 12 food items per client per week to residents of North Vancouver who are experiencing food insecurity. To access services, registration with government-issued identification (ID) for each family member (expired ID and photocopies ...

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.

Low-cost food market providing healthy food at an affordable price while empowering clients to make their own choices about what they purchase. Open to card-carrying clients of a food bank, income assistance recipients, or by referral from a social service age...

Assists North Shore residents who are experiencing challenging life circumstances such as a job loss, divorce, emotional and physical health issues, or death of a family member. Provides one-to-one coaching/mentoring, a grocery support program, clothing suppor...

Provides a safe, low barrier space for transgender, two-spirit, gender non-conforming, or queer individuals to access healthy food as well as support from their LGBTQ2+ peers and allies. Offers fresh produce and baked goods, as well donated items such as cloth...

Low-cost food market providing healthy food at an affordable price while empowering clients to make their own choices about what they purchase. Open to card-carrying clients of a food bank, income assistance recipients, or by referral from a social service age...

Provides gift certificates to community agencies for distribution to first-time clients. Gift certificates are an affordable alternative that allows clients to choose their own food items.

The Low Cost Produce Market offers fresh, affordable fruits and vegetables for sale from 2 pm to 4 pm every Wednesday. Community Lunch is held on the first and third Friday of each month; three-course meals start at 12:15 pm and cost $5 for adults 55 and up, $...

Provides Christmas assistance in the form of food vouchers, clothing, and toys to families in the Vancouver area who are low income or who receive income assistance. Also distributes toys to other local Lower Mainland Christmas bureaus. Joint sponsor of the Va...

A grassroots community initiative that distributes fresh food to those in need. Accepts donations. Operates out of a tent in Pandora Park from 2 pm to 5 pm Mondays, Tuesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

Offers daily drop-in programs for elders age 55 and older who live in Vancouver. Elders, who sign up as members, may access a daily 12 noon luncheon as well as social/recreational activities. There is also a food bank every Wednesday (except during cheque issu...

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...

Pregnancy outreach program provides health and social service support to women in the Vancouver Downtown Eastside who are dealing with a current or recent history of substance abuse, and are pregnant or parenting infants/toddlers younger than 18 months. Helps ...

Provides a Christmas hamper to low-income families to alleviate some of the stresses of the holidays and allow families to experience the joys of the Christmas season. When parents sign up to receive Christmas support, they have the opportunity to attend finan...

Low-cost food market providing healthy food at an affordable price while empowering clients to make their own choices about what they purchase. Open to card-carrying clients of a food bank, income assistance recipients, or by referral from a social service age...

Offers community drop-in programming on Mondays and Wednesdays. Oatmeal served from 10 am to 12:30 pm on Mondays and Wednesdays. Free food items offered at the community fridge and pantry located inside the Neighbourhood House on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10...

Breakfast Program offers a low cost breakfast option for students and families of Lord Strathcona Elementary. Fees are $2.50 per meal. Backback Program provides participants with produce and staples to last through the weekend.

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...

Faith-based organization provides services and support for low-income families and homeless people. The Friends of Hastings program distributes meals and food to Downtown Eastside residents at the intersection of Hastings and Columbia at 1 pm on Saturdays. Oth...