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...

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...

Sells women's, men's, and children's clothing, footwear, and accessories, as well as books, toys, CDs, and small household items; donations from the public are welcome during store hours. Through the Good Stuff Connection Clothing Program, ensures that items a...

The Boutique sells household goods and other treasures; donations of small merchandise welcome. The Clothes Closet sells quality new and used women's clothing, including footwear and jewellery. Donations accepted. Hours are 10 am to 1 pm Monday to Friday.

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...

Privately owned and operated thrift store sells used clothing, housewares, and furniture, and contributes a portion of proceeds to support BCSPCA. Hours are 11:30 am to 4 pm Monday to Saturday.

Sells and accepts donations of new and gently used items for homes and gardens (including furniture, home decor, appliances, tools, and building supplies) at up to 80% off retail prices. Purchases may be made through the online store and donation drop-offs or ...

An outreach project providing free furniture, household goods, and linens to people in North Vancouver and West Vancouver who are homeless or transitioning from homelessness to independent living, as well as to those who are living on extremely limited incomes...

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...

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 a safe outdoor space for women to gather; use substances safely with trained staff and peers on site; and access harm reduction supplies, personal hygiene products, and snacks. Women have access to services including support securing housing, access t...

Thrift store sells used items including adult and children's clothing, footwear, jewellery, and accessories; books; multimedia; household items; office supplies and equipment; and small furniture items. Hours are 11 am to 4 pm Monday to Saturday. Donations are...

Thrift stores sell donated goods, including clothing, shoes and accessories, jewelry, linens (bedding, towels, curtains), CDs, DVDs, records, furniture, and small household items. Hours are 9 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. For donations outside of regular bus...

Drop-in centre for adults in the Downtown Eastside. Offers companionship, recreational activities, counselling, referrals, meals, tea, snacks, clothing, sleeping bags, and blankets. Hours are 11 am to 5 pm daily; open to women only on Wednesdays. Serves lunch ...

Community-based volunteers serve food and offer clothing and other items to Metro Vancouver residents. Langar (blessed food) meal service is offered weekly at 1 pm Saturdays and 12 noon Sundays, at the corner of Main and Hastings streets. Meal service is also ...

Works with youth under age 25, providing integrated service by working with social workers and other partners. Focuses on providing youth with hygiene products, harm reduction supplies, safer sex kits, safe using kits, as well as Naloxone kits. Supports youth ...

Boutique style community thrift store that sells gently used women's clothing, shoes, and accessories. All profits go towards the Vancouver Chinatown Foundation's ongoing revitalization efforts in the neighbourhood. Store hours are 12 noon to 5 pm Tuesday to S...

Thrift store and social enterprise offering second-hand clothing, shoes, jewlery, accessories, housewares, and books. Also provides the setting for employment programs that empower women and youth who are considered hard to place in the work force. Gift Certif...

Allows sponsors to donate Christmas hampers of food, clothing, toys, and grocery gift cards to low-income families in need. Families must have participated in a YWCA Metro Vancouver program within the last year, provide proof of income, have custody of their c...

Aims to address systemic gaps that exist for underserved and vulnerable communities across the Lower Mainland, including those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, children and youth, Indigenous, black, and people of colour populations, and individuals...

Offers free furnace and installation to eligible families in need who own their own single-dwelling home and have a central forced air gas furnace heating system. Candidates must be nominated on the website; eligibility criteria include financial hardship, and...

Thrift stores sell gently used clothing, household goods, and furniture. Individuals who cannot afford to purchase necessities such as clothing and furnishings can apply through local Salvation Army Community and Family Services offices for vouchers to use in ...

Sells and accepts donations of clothing, accessories, books, and small household items. Hours are 11 am to 5 pm Wednesday to Friday and 12 noon to 4 pm Saturdays. Accepts donations; call before dropping off.

Provides food and some personal hygiene products to people living with HIV/AIDS whose incomes are below $20,000/year and who are registered clients. Provides nutritionally relevant groceries specific to the unique health needs of individuals and families livin...

A 24-hour drop-in centre for youth age 25 and under who are homeless, at risk, or street involved. Services include shower and laundry facilities; clothing, shoes, and toiletries; harm reduction supplies and information; housing search assistance; information ...