Global Community
Food Guide
Welcome to the Global Community Food Guide! This is website is hosted by the International Centre for Students from the University of Victoria. Whether you’re craving a meal that reminds you of home, searching for a hard-to-find ingredient for a new recipe, or looking for more accessible food options, we hope this resource helps you discover the best food Victoria has to offer.
Sharing food is a powerful way to connect with others, and by exploring these diverse culinary resources, we can celebrate our stories and cultures together.
Food Resources
In times of rising costs and economic challenges, we understand the importance of ensuring access to nutritious food for all members of our community. That’s why we’ve compiled food assistance resources available to University of Victoria students, our list includes information on food banks, community kitchens, and other assistance programs . Access our food assistance map, to help you find the nearest services in the Greater Victoria area.
Contribute Your Ideas
If you have favourite restaurants, grocery stores, or food assistance resources that you’d like to share with other students, we’d love to hear from you!
To contribute, simply send us your recommendations, including any details that you think would be helpful, like location, price range, or any special tips.
Your contributions will ensure that our GC Food Guide remains comprehensive, up-to-date, and most importantly, reflective of the diverse tastes and needs of the UVic community.
Get Involved
Share
Food is an important part of community, culture, and wellbeing. We invite you to share your culinary adventures with your community!
Share your favourite recipes or food stories on our website and they could also be featured on our Instagram page @uvicinternational.
Contribute
Your contributions will ensure that our Food Guide remains comprehensive, up-to-date, and most importantly, reflective of the diverse tastes and needs of the UVic community.
Contribute here.
Connect
Connect with your UVic community by attending Global Community events!
Check our event calendar to see all upcoming events and register to attend!
Events are available to all students (international and domestic), staff, and faculty. Build lasting relationships, foster diverse intercultural connections, and contribute to cultivating an inclusive and globally minded campus.