Non-partisan coalition of provincial and regional organizations who have united their voices to put children and youth first in BC through public education, community mobilization, and public policy advocacy. Offers education and training events and monthly ne...

Provides a broad range of community-based prevention services in various locations in New Westminster, Richmond, and Vancouver. Parent Education Programs teach parenting and life skills in group settings and are offered in Cantonese, English, and Mandarin. Com...

Provides proactive prevention and education strategies to Squamish Nation families with children up to age six. Aims to help parents and children learn about lifespan development skills; family dynamics; developmental milestones; health and nutrition; and Squa...

A free exercise and wellness program that provides fitness, health awareness, wellness education, and social contact to help older adults age 55 plus lead active and independent lives. Weekly drop-in program includes one hour of physical exercise followed by o...

Low-cost food market providing healthy food at an affordable price while empowering clients to make their own choices about what they purchase. Open to card-carrying clients of a food bank, income assistance recipients, or by referral from a social service age...

The Low Cost Produce Market offers fresh, affordable fruits and vegetables for sale from 2 pm to 4 pm every Wednesday. Community Lunch is held on the first and third Friday of each month; three-course meals start at 12:15 pm and cost $5 for adults 55 and up, $...

Volunteers provide free vegan and vegetarian meals to individuals in need, on an outreach basis. Advocates for sustainable food systems and food recovery. International collective, with BC chapters active in Campbell River, Comox, Cranbrook, Kelowna, Nanaimo, ...

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...

An interactive map highlighting places where people can grow, prepare, share, buy, receive, or learn about food across the North Shore. Food assets include low-cost meals, subsidized groceries, community gardens and education, food assistance programs, school ...

Food recovery program provides food businesses in Metro Vancouver with a free and simple way to redirect their surplus. Matches food donors to nonprofit community partners who distribute to people experiencing food insecurity via local food hubs and meal progr...

Neighbourhood Pantry provides groceries to low-income individuals and families in the Hastings Sunrise area. Multicultural Food Skills Exchange offers cooking and nutrition workshops for community members. Kids in the Kitchen is drop-in parent-child cooking pr...

Provides immigrant youth ages 10 to 18 who are new to Canada a safe place to learn about Canadian culture, their community, and practice their English. Activities include skills development, engaged workshops that deal with everyday life, culinary activities, ...

Supports the nutritional health of British Columbians by working with other organizations to inform and educate people in making healthy food choices. Office hours are 8 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday. Nonprofit society, registered charity.

Offers a variety of drop-in and scheduled services and activities for adults ages 19 to 64 with diverse abilities. Includes recreational activities, outings, and special events. There is also a community kitchen where participants work as a team to prepare nut...

Offers educational, cultural, recreational, and social programs for people in the Collingwood-Renfrew area of Vancouver. Operates licensed child care programs, day camps, and a Family Place with activities for preschoolers and social time for caregivers. Also ...

Aims to educate about permaculture (a system of design principles for the creation and maintenance of food, energy, and housing systems that are ecologically sustainable). Assists and builds relationships between practitioners. Provides a link to those who eng...

24 hectares of integrated farm and forest lands on UBC's south campus. Initiatives include a range of interdisciplinary learning, research, and community programs, including a volunteer program, farm markets, Community Supported Agriculture program, practicum ...

Supports health and wellness through food security initiatives. Food Hubs offer access to food, food literacy and wellness programming, as well as other services; provided by networks of nonprofit partners, residents, businesses, government, the agricultural s...

Provides information and referral services, and promotes community connections. In cooperation with other service providers, offers programs for families, youth, and seniors. Family services include family drop-ins for children up to age five and their caregiv...

Provides BC residents with 24-hour daily access to non-emergency health information and advice via telephone and online services; serves people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing, and offers translation services in over 130 languages. Also provides information ab...

Works to ensure compliance and enforcement of legislation and regulations related to the safe production, distribution, and use of consumer products, tobacco, pest control products, drugs, biologics, medical devices, and natural health products. Ensures compli...

An interactive map highlighting places where people can grow, prepare, share, buy, receive, or learn about food in Richmond. Food assets include kitchen or food programs, community organizations, free or subsidized grocery, and free or low-cost meal options. C...

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 ...

Free 10-week program offered in Mandarin and Cantonese for families with children or youth ages six to 17 who are above a healthy weight. Provides twice-weekly sessions focused on healthy meal planning, physical activity, nutrition, and behavioural techniques....

Resource and drop-in centre for women that provides information and referral, peer support, monthly movie nights, and workshops on a variety of topics. Programs include computer training and access, basic and intermediate English conversation, basic English wr...