Provides a drop-in resource centre with one-stop services for youth 12 to 21 years of age. Services include an emergency food bank, showers, and laundry. Youth workers provide support services including information and referral on shelter, income assistance, l...

Provides a drop-in centre for self-identified women who are street-based sex trade workers age 19 and over. Offers basic needs support, health care services, referrals, hot meals, clean clothing, showers, condoms, harm reduction supplies, personal care items, ...

Community centre in downtown south Vancouver, open 9 am to 8 pm daily; general memberships are free. Provides daily low-cost meals: breakfast at 9 am to 11:30 am, lunch from 11:30 noon to 4:30 pm, and dinner from 4:30 pm to 7 pm; coffee, tea, and snacks are av...

Provides free non-surgical masks to frontline workers, individuals over 60 years old, or people with multiple health issues such as diabetes, heart issues or kidney issues, to decrease community spread of COVID-19. Masks can be requested through an online requ...

Partners with other organizations and faith communities to offer free meals for anyone in the community. Meals include breakfast (8 am to 9:30 am Sunday to Friday, 8:30 am to 10 am Saturdays), lunch (11:30 am to 1 pm Monday to Friday), and dinner (4:30 pm to 6...

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...

Serves the community through food, information and referral, and thrift store services. Grab and Go program distributes grocery hampers from 1 pm to 2:30 pm Wednesdays; depending on availability may also offers hygiene items, socks, underwear, gloves/toques, a...

Works collaboratively to end homelessness in Burnaby. Comprised of representatives from government agencies, the health authority, community organizations, businesses, faith communities, and concerned citizens. Identifies and addresses homelessness in Burnaby ...

Collects and recycles gently used or unused soap and hygiene products from the hotel and accommodation industry that would otherwise be discarded. Also accepts community donations of unfinished bath and beauty products as well as empty shampoo and conditioner ...

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...

Provides free women's clothing and personal care kits for women living in poverty or fleeing domestic violence; children's clothing, diapers, bedding, and small households items may be available. Accepts donations of such items; call or email office.

A public-service program designed to help low-income Richmond families. Accepts donations of quality used goods for recycled use by community members in need. Offers an online registry that allows people to list or browse donated items, or request specific ite...

Volunteer students from Metro Vancouver secondary schools donate meals (sandwiches and hot meals), snacks, and care packages (including items such as water bottles, socks, blankets, seasonal and hygiene items) bi-monthly to vulnerable individuals, including un...

A peer-driven resource centre for adults in the Downtown Eastside that supports people living with chronic illnesses, addictions, and/or mental health challenges. Offers a safe environment and a range of structured and unstructured programs, including public c...

Outreach workers seek out women in the Vancouver Downtown Eastside community who have been disconnected from supports due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Offers connection, life necessities, snacks, shower kits, clothing and make-up donations, safer sex and substanc...

Offers free meals for people in need as well as information and referrals, lay counselling, bible studies, computer classes, and access to hygiene products and clothing. A Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction worker and a poverty law advocate f...

Provides showers, a community breakfast, a clothing exchange, housing advocacy, homeless outreach, and referrals for people who are homeless. Program hours are 7 am to 9:30 am Saturdays.

Provides support to low-income, homeless, and marginalized women and their children. Volunteers offer peer support to individuals and groups. Provides information on various topics as well as recreational activities and special events, snacks, shower and laund...

Offers a space where members who live with mental illness can socialize and engage in peer support in a welcoming environment. Provides recreational activities, social gatherings, assistance with job and housing search, access to shower and laundry facilities,...

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...

A grass-roots volunteer-run shower program for up to 25 homeless people that runs on a first-come first-served basis from 7:30 am to 9 am on Saturdays. Serves a hot breakfast until 8:45 am. Toiletries are provided and a clean change of clothes. Also offers ass...

Offers recreational, social, and life skills community integration programs for individuals with a mental health disability, including men's and women's groups. The women's lounge offers a safe place and social connection for those who identify as women. There...

Provides high-quality nutritious grocery items through eight Grocery Hubs across the lower mainland. Offer a delivery service to those who have mobility issues and are unable to pick up their grocery orders from our Hubs. Offer kosher grocery options for those...

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 ...

Offers a drop-in centre and community-based services where youth ages 13 to 18 can access resources, programs, and services for their health, development, and well-being. Services include access to food, clothing, and personal hygiene products. Youth can socia...