Food Services
Below are information and resources for food services in BC.
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Weekly Community Meal for Seniors
Parkgate Services for Seniors is offering hot and delicious meals prepared for the community on Wednesdays for in-house dining. (Community Meal in-house dining and meal pick-up will alternate weeks) Meal orders are cut off at noon on Monday. All meals are free....
Victoria Best Babies Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program
Victoria Best Babies is a Canadian Prenatal Nutrition Program sponsored by Fernwood NRG with funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada. Thwy provide educational sessions, one-on-one support, monthly food vouchers/produce, baby food demos, healthy snacks,...
St. Vincent De Paul Social Concern
This organization is an extension of the St. Vincent de Paul church and they offer assistance with meals, food hampers, clothing, household goods, and advocacy. On income assistance cheque week, there is no meal service. Also, they have a home visit week during which...
Sooke Crisis and Referral Centre
The Sooke Crisis and Referral Centre offers food hampers and resource referrals. In addition, they offer youth programs, childcare programs, family support, counselling, and a collection of resources for persons with disabilities. Location: 2043 Church Rd, Sooke, BC...
Meals on Wheels Victoria
This organization provides nourishing, low-coast meals delivered to the homes of people not able to care for their own nutritional requirements. The meals are delivered by volunteers who are trained to respond appropriately in emergency situations. Location: 1740...
North Park Neighborhood Food Hampers
The North Park Neighbourhood Association is providing free weekly food hampers that contain fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy, and meat. To be eligible, you must live in the North Park neighbourhood. Recipients are asked to pick up their hamper between 11:00am-12:00pm...
New Horizon’s Produce Program for Seniors
James Bay New Horizon is a community organization that is offering a produce program for seniors. Every Thursday at 1:00PM, a produce table is offered and seniors are welcome to take as much as they need. There is no charge. Location: 234 Menzies St, Victoria, BC V8V...
Hot Meals and Hampers at Santuary Youth Centre
The Sanctuary youth center provides warm meals and food hampers for youth. These are available on Wednesday and Thursdays from 3pm to 6pm, and on Friday through Sunday from 3pm to 8pm. Location: 767 Humboldt St, Victoria, BC V8W 1B1 Contact: (250) 385-6255 Website:...
Cook Street Village Activity Centre
The Cook Street Village Activity Centre is a non-profit organization that has food items available for pick-up on Fridays starting at 9:30am. Location: 380 Cook St #1, Victoria, BC V8V 3X7 Contact: (250) 384-6542 Website:...