Sells low-cost donated goods, including clothing, household items, appliances, furniture, books, jewelry, toys, and tools. Volunteer run with all profits reinvested to save and improve the lives of animals through RAPS programs. Check website for shopping and ...

Provides information and referral, peer support, and advocacy to LGBTQ2SAI+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, Two-Spirit, asexual, and intersex) youth ages 14 to 25, and their friends and families. Youth Drop-In provides a safe place for youth to so...

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...

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...

Provides outreach to individuals age 19 and over (youth age 18 and younger may also be eligible) who are homeless, at risk of becoming homeless, or difficult to house. Outreach workers meet with individuals where they are - on the street, in a shelter, or in a...

Lydia's Closet offers free clothing and household items to anyone in need. Hours are every other Tuesday on food bank days from 10 am to 12 noon. Located at the back of the auditorium, enter from the parking lot. Nick's Nook provides food security to the commu...

Christian multi-denominational, front-line street ministry provides free food, clothing, and counselling for vulnerable people struggling with homelessness, poverty, addiction, and/or mental illness. Provides a nightly meal from an outreach mobile unit from 7 ...

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...

Thrift store sells sample and second-hand clothing and fashion accessories. Women leaving an abusive relationship may volunteer and obtain job training in the store, as well as access clothing at no cost. Accepts donations of consignment-quality goods during b...

The Living Room Support Group program is a spiritually-based peer support circle for people living with mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, and bipolar and psychotic disorders; see website for schedule. The Thrift Shop offers low-cost clothin...

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.

Outreach workers in a rescue vehicle seek out people sleeping on the streets to offer food, warm clothing, blankets, and information on UGM's programs, including shelter, drop-in and meal services, and alcohol and drug recovery. May offer transportation to peo...

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...

The Vancouver At-Risk Comprehensive Program provides one-on-one support for low-income mamas, expecting mamas, and their families. The program identifies barriers and provides resources and immediate support to low-income and struggling families and caregivers...

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...

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...

Runs a thrift store in the basement of the church from 10 am to 2 pm on Thursdays, from mid-September to the first or second Thursday in June; accepts donations of clothing and small household items. Office hours are from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm Monday to Friday.

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...

Provides outreach to Indigenous and non-Indigenous individuals age 19 and over (youth age 18 and younger may also be eligible) who are homeless, at risk of becoming homeless, or difficult to house. Outreach workers determine housing needs, offer resources from...

Family resource centre at two locations for parents, caregivers, and children from birth to age six. Provides a clothing exchange, parent education, and learning opportunities for children. The core drop-in program, Learning Together Through Play, is a play-ba...

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...

Provides outreach and advocacy to Tri-Cities individuals who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Outreach workers meet with individuals where they are at, whether that's on the street, in a shelter, or in a temporary place, to determine housing needs...

Provides outreach to people who are homeless, at risk of becoming homeless, or difficult to house. Outreach workers meet with individuals where they are - on the street, in a shelter, or in a temporary place - to determine housing needs, and provide assistance...

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...

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 ...