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...

Provides emergency food relief for students and affiliate college students in need who have a valid UBC student ID card. Offers perishable and non-perishable food products, as well as personal hygiene items, baby items, and occasional cooking supplies. There i...

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...

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.

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. ...

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...

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...

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 free home-cooked, community dinner from 6 pm to 7 pm on Wednesdays from September to June. Also delivers hot meals six nights a week to 70-80 houseless individuals in the Richmond community. Office hours are 9 am to 3 pm Monday to Thursday.

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 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...

Helps meet the immediate and short-term needs of vulnerable individuals and families in Richmond who are in distress through emergency assistance with food, clothing, and household goods, as well as lay counselling and emergency disaster services. A Mobile Can...

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.