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...

Provides a supplement to BCEA recipients as part of the cheque issued for December, to assist with extra expenses at Christmas. Phone service is available from 9 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday.

Serves the needs of homeless and marginalized individuals and families in Victoria. Partners with local Victoria churches to offer the Neighborhood Market, which provides weekly free groceries at various locations; closed on statutory holidays. Check website f...

Supports the development of a sustainable local food system on Vancouver Island, with the goal of increasing the production of island-grown food, while incubating social enterprises. Does public events to encourage production and consumption of locally grown f...

Pro-life pregnancy centre provides support, education, and resources to individuals faced with an unintended pregnancy. Services include pregnancy tests, pregnancy decision-making support, childbirth education, parenting education, material support (maternity ...

Offers emergency food assistance for clients and vouchers for clothing or household items. Advocacy Services are available by appointment only. Also provides clients with referrals to other community resources, and Christmas hamper assistance to low-income sen...

Offers an Emergency Food Service serving people who are on social assistance, the working poor, and those with disabling conditions. Clients choose from a provided list of available items. Operates from 10 am to noon on most Tuesdays and Fridays; call or visit...

Provides food bank services to registered low-income individuals and families. Food hampers are available on a drop-in basis 9 am to 1 pm Monday to Friday (except on the 3rd or 4th Thursday of each month); call to confirm and leave a voice message. Non-perisha...

Provides services to people in need of food and faith in Greater Victoria area; see separate listings for food bank and hospitality programs, as well as addiction recovery services. Through the Fair Start for Kids program, distributes a backpack with back-to-s...

Offers a safe, faith-based, drop-in space for youth ages 14 to 22, particularly those who are homeless or at-risk. Serves warm meals and provides shower and laundry facilities, fresh and non-perishable food, free wifi, clothing, personal care supplies, and rec...

Offers support and encouragement to custodial and non-custodial single parents through free individual counselling, information and referral, support groups for single mothers and single fathers, and a volunteer program. Mentoring and education programs suppor...

Offers affordable, low-cost food boxes filled with fresh fruits and vegetables. Orders can be done by phone, online, or in person at a pick-up location and must be placed one week in advance. Deliveries available for $3 throughout Greater Victoria within the b...

Advances awareness and understanding of the richness of African and Caribbean culture and traditions and the diversity of Black communities, through the preservation and promotion of culture, history, and traditions. Provides services to improve the well-being...

Offers several weekly food programs, in partnership with various senior centres in the community; membership may be required to participate. Programs include free day-old bread from Cobs Bread, and at-cost products from the Farm Hub Co-op. Also distributes pro...

Provides food access to people who self-identify as food-insecure. The Outdoor Food Pantry provides nonperishable food and hygiene items, and is available around the clock for residents to pick up or drop off goods. Does not accept clothing, perishable or expi...

Provides programs, services, and resources to strengthen the community in the Oaklands neighbourhood of Victoria. Offers a summer and winter farmers market, Good Food Box, a child care centre, out of school care, recreation for all ages, and community dinners ...

Advocates to improve the quality of life in the downtown Victoria neighbourhood of North Park. Participates in the monitoring and reporting of community problems and concerns. Offers a weekly food hamper for those that live, work or spend time in the North Par...

Volunteer-run mutual aid fridge and pantry offers free community access to food 24 hours daily. Accepts donations of fresh fruit and vegetables, unopened or bulk dry goods; sealed hygiene items and sealed pet food, snacks; bread, pastries, fresh eggs, dairy an...

Volunteers provide services to Saanich residents who need assistance to continue to live independently. Services include friendly visiting, companion phone calls, minor home repairs, housekeeping, light yard work, basic IT support, food hamper and meal deliver...

Serves free and nutritious hot meals. Everyone is welcome; guests include street-involved youth, low-income seniors, veterans, people dealing with mental health and/or addiction issues, individuals who are unemployed or underemployed, single parents and their ...

Helps low-income individuals and families increase their food security by learning how to cook healthy, affordable meals. Pantry Program provides fresh produce and other perishables, canned and dried food, and personal hygiene items for low-income members; sma...

Helps meet the immediate and short-term needs of people in distress through assistance with food, clothing, and household goods. Also provides access to free bike lending library, school supplies, Christmas assistance, and family activities. Hours are 9 am to ...

Food hampers are available from 9 am to 12 noon on the first three Tuesdays and Wednesdays of each month. Non-perishable donations can be dropped off in the donation bin at the top of the food bank ramp, or in the Food Bank bin in the Western Communities food ...

Helps meet the immediate and short-term needs of people in distress through assistance with food, clothing, household goods, emergency disaster services, and lay counselling. Also provides access internet and referrals to other community services in Victoria. ...