There are many organizations throughout the city that offer free- or low-cost meals or groceries and clothing to residents in need. This includes organizations that cater specifically to women, people who are involved in sex trade work, and youth.
What's on this page
Meals and groceries
Find a group offering free food near you, and see what days and times you can drop by to eat.
The Free Food schedule shows places and days for food in Vancouver (2 pages).
View the free food schedule PDF file
View Vancouver Coastal Health's food asset map External website, opens in new tab to find free or low cost meal programs and groceries.
Clothing providers
Find an organization near you that provides free clothing or download the list and a map of clothing providers PDF file (224 KB)
This is a women’s only space. Men who want to donate must ring the bell and wait outside.Find the help you need
BC211's "Redbook" is a complete online directory of programs and services in Vancouver for homeless and under-housed residents.
