Eating Well on a Budget
Down below are some resources for eating well on a budget.
If you would like to share any resources, please submit it below or contact your coach.
If you would like to share any resources, please submit it below or contact your coach.
The Gathering Place Cafeteria |
The Gathering Place Cafeteria provides low-cost and healthy meals to all community members. The Cafeteria offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner throughout the week.
Hours:
Location: The Gathering Place, 609 Helmcken St., Vancouver Contact Information: 604-665-2391 Please see website for the current menu and meal prices. |
Marpole Community Food Hub
The Marpole Community Food Hub provides food assistance to the Kerrisdale, Marpole, and Oakridge communities. The distribution program offers free dry goods and fresh produce to individuals in need.
Details:
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Little Mountain Food Distribution Program
The Little Mountain Food Distribution Program provides fresh and healthy perishable and non-perishable food at no cost. The Program is limited to individuals who live within the geographic boundary defined by Cambie St to Knight St and 16th Ave to 49th Ave.
Other programs include:
Please contact the Program for details regarding dates, times, locations, and other details. Contact Information: fooddistribution@lmnhs.bc.ca |
Sheway - Food Services
Sheway is a program that provides support to pregnant women and women with infants who are dealing with substance use issues.
Resources:
Drop-in Hours: Monday - Friday, 10:30am - 3:30pm Phone Hours: Monday - Friday from 8:30 am - 4:30pm Email: sheway.sheway@vch.ca Phone Number: 604-216-1699 Location: 533 E Hastings St |
Tuesday Night Food Prep
Join community members on Tuesday nights for a fun night of food prep. Neighbours work together to prepare healthy and nutritious food that is made available to participants in the Community Drop-in the following day.
Dates and Times: Tuesdays, 6:45 - 9:00 pm Contact Information: Program Lead: Kelsey cdi@dtesnhouse.ca Location: DTES Neighbourhood House, 573 East Hastings St., Vancouver |
Aboriginal Front Door Society - Food Bank
AFDS Food Bank
Email: info@abfrontdoor.org Phone Number: 604-697-5662 Location: 384 Main St., Vancouver |
Apps & Websites for Finding Food on Sale
Evelyne Saller Centre - Cafeteria
Cafeteria at Evelyne Saller Center
Hours of operation : Breakfast 10am - 12pm, Lunch 11am - 3pm, Dinner 3pm - 5:50pm Email : evelynesallercentre@vancouver.ca Phone Number : 604-665-3075 LOCATION 404 Alexander St |
Quest Food Exchange - Food Recovery & Redistribution
Quest Food Exchange Initiative
Locations:
Email: info@questoutreach.org Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 5:45 pm |
Kits Cares
Kits Cares is a weekly low-cost food market that addresses food insecurity and loneliness. Please note, the market has a Christian designation.
Location: Redemption Church, 3512 West 7th Avenue, Vancouver Dates: Thursdays Time: 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm |
Community Lunch Mount Pleasant Neighborhood House
Join a community lunch at Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House every Friday. Enjoy amazing food and great company!
Dates and Times: Fridays, 12:00 - 1:45 pm Location: 800 East Broadway, Vancouver Phone: 604.879.8208 Email: info@mpnh.org |
Vancouver Community Fridge Project
The Vancouver Community Fridge Project: A decentralized food distribution network and mutual aid initiative providing healthy, free food and essential supplies to lower mainland communities.
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Free & Low-Cost Meals and Groceries
Food Asset Map
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Food Skills Program @ Kitsilano Neighbourhood House
Hands-on Cooking Program
Interested? Contact Patricia at 604-736-3588 ext. 128, or by email: patriciap@kitshouse.org |
Seniors Supper Club and Seniors Lunch
Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House has a lot of vibrant, active offerings for seniors (55+), all available for browsing at the link below.
Two we'll highlight: Seniors Lunch
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Community Potluck
Location: Kitsilano Neighbourhood House,
2305 W. 7 Ave., Vancouver, BC Date: Third Wednesday of every month, 6:00pm - 8:00pm Monthly Community Potlucks
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UBC Food Bank
The UBC Foodbank provides free perishable and non-perishable food items, hygiene products, and other resources to UBC students and staff in need.
Details:
Hours: Mondays and Thursdays from 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm Location: LIFE 0023, Old Student Union Building, UBC Main Campus Cost: Free Check out Sprouts for more low-cost food at UBC. |
Community Lunches at Gordon Neighbourhood House
Community Lunches at Gordon Neighbourhood House
Meatless Mondays:
Wednesday and Friday Lunches
Doors open at 11:30 am, lunch is served at 12:00 pm To reserve a spot and for menu details, please call the front desk at 604-683-2554. More information is also available by email at welcome@gordonhouse.org. |
Good and Cheap - Online Cook Book
Leanne Brown's Book
Eating on a limited budget
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Other Internet sites to consider: