Food Resources
Vancouver Food map
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Find free and low-cost groceries and meals, including food banks, in the City of Vancouver.
Contact a food program operator to verify their information. This map regularly with food program operators, however we don’t guarantee the map’s accuracy. Programs are open to anyone unless they specify serving an exclusive population. |
Gordon Neighbourhood House
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Gordon Neighbourhood House is committed to providing Downtown-West End residents with practical and equitable access to healthy, nutritious and culturally appropriate food. We work collaboratively with local organizations and businesses to deliver a broad range of food justice programs.
his includes sit-down and delivery meals, community kitchens, community gardens, cooking classes, kids community kitchens, neighbourhood dinners and much more. Location: 1019 Broughton Street Phone: 604-683-2554 Email: [email protected] Hours: Mon - Fri | 10 am - 3 pm Closed on statutory holidays |
Greater Vancouver Food Bank
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Are you in need of food support? The Greater Vancouver Food Bank is here to help you and your family.
The Greater Vancouver Food Bank was set up as a temporary relief to the hunger crisis in 1983, but the need still exists today. We receive no recurring government funding and exist solely through the generosity of the public, our industry partners, and applicable grants. Each month we provide healthy food to over 15,000 individuals and families in need and 130+ Community Agency Partners across Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, and the North Shore. Our mission is to provide healthy food to those in need. |
DTES Food Programs
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The communal kitchens provide a space for people to come together and prepare wholesome meals while building community. Some of the meals produced in these communal kitchens are taken home by the participants.
Services:
Community Drop-In Programs:
Location: 573 East Hastings Street Phone: 604-215-2030 |
Vancouver Harbour Light: Community Meals
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The Salvation Army Vancouver Harbour Light community meal program provides free, nutritious meals for up to 200 people at each service.
The meals are open to everyone! We do not host or require a sermon or other religious service before our meals. We do say a very quick grace before each meal service begins, to give thanks for a good meal and a caring community. Community meals are made possible through the generosity of our donors and volunteers. We will be hosting our 2024 Christmas Community Meals on Wed, Dec 25th, 11-1pm (doors close at 12:30pm)! See you there! Hours:
The Salvation Army Vancouver Harbour Light Location: 119 East Cordova Street Phone: 604-646-6800 |
Heart to Home Meals
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We’re driven by a commitment to producing and delivering delicious and nutritious food in a way that respects people, the environment and the community at large. In doing so, we believe we can make a real difference to the lives of seniors in Canada.
We supply delicious and nutritious frozen meals from franchises based in local communities that are easy to prepare and delivered direct to the freezer. Our model is based around good old-fashioned service and the belief that life should get easier as you age. For many of our customers, they often look forward to seeing and speaking to our drivers and office staff on a regular basis—and the importance of this relationship is key to the success of Heart to Home Meals. Phone: 1-888-777-22191-888-777-2219 |
Heart Tattoo Society
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Weekly Meals:
Overdose Prevention Society
Smoke Signals
Phone: 604-679-4019 |
Dinner Of Love
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For the past decade, Dinner of Love has been serving the Kitsilano community. In 2017, we transitioned the Dinner of Love to The Centre, where Westside’s Vancouver Campus meets on Sundays. We will continue serving our community from the past decade, but also our new community in the downtown eastside. Our vision is simple: to make Jesus known through the breaking of bread and fellowship, and to faithfully serve our community. We invite you to come out and join us – for a meal, but always in fellowship.
Doors: 6 pm Time: 6:30 pm Location: The Centre
2024 dates:
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Potluck Cafe Society
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The Potluck Cafe is a social enterprise that serves affordable, wholesome meals to the community. It also offers opportunities to learn basic cooking and nutrition skills and foster relationships with neighbours.
Location: 298 East Hastings Street, Vancouver Phone: 604-609-7368 |
Neighbourhood Helpers Meal Project
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Outreach and community development services are provided to residents of the West End, Downtown, or Yaletown areas, as well as to those staying in motels with single rooms.
The services are targeted towards people aged 50 and older, as well as towards people aged 45 and older who have a disability or are struggling financially. Services:
Location: 3rd Floor-1067 Seymour Street Phone: 604 688-6851 / 604 688-6846 |
Cloverdale Community Kitchen
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The Cloverdale Community Kitchen began in 2011 when the City of Surrey and the RCMP approached Pacific Community Church and asked if they would provide meals for the homeless as another organization had closed their kitchen.
They offer free meals, food bank, temporary shelter. Email: [email protected] Location: 5337 180 Street, Surrey Phone: 778-617-3000[email protected] |
Morning Star
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Morning Star provides homeless persons with showers, a community meal, a clothing exchange, housing advocacy, outreach, and referrals.
Hours: Saturdays | 7 am - 9:30 am Location: 5288 Joyce Street Phone: 604-435-0323 |
Vancouver Gurdwaras
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Akali Singh Sikh Temple
There is a mix of people down on their luck, young families, and those just looking for a free meal. The food is delicious but comes with quite a few rules: wash your hands before and after the meal, finish everything on your plate, talk as little as possible, and dress conservatively. The temple itself is quite beautiful as well, so if you have time after you’ve filled your belly, take some time to appreciate the architecture. Dates and time: Monday to Thursday at 7pm sharp Location: 1890 Skeena Street Cost: Free Ross Street Gurdwara This sprawling Sikh temple was designed by the famous Vancouver architect Arthur Erickson. Volunteers will offer you rice, dal or curry, yogurt, bread and sweets. Because this temple is less frequented by visitors, you will be able to have as much food as you need/want. Dates and time: Daily between 6 am - 8 pm Location: 8000 Ross Street, Vancouver Cost: Free Note: All meals are vegetarian and can be a bit spicy |
Engaged Communities Canada Society
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The Lower Mainland community is supported by a program that focuses on closing systemic gaps for marginalized areas. The program provides a range of services to vulnerable communities, including those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
These services include:
Location: 2889-495 West Georgia Street Phone: 778-223-6987 |