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Metro Vancouver & Fraser Valley

Good Food. Real Access. Strong Communities.

Nourish BC has been connecting neighbours with nutritious food since 2007. No judgment. No barriers. Just food, connection, and dignity.

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Need Food?

Getting Food Is Simple

You don't need to bring paperwork, prove income, or explain your situation. Everyone in our community is welcome.

Find a location

Use our location guide to find the nearest food hamper pickup or Mobile Pantry stop in your neighbourhood.

Show up

Come during our operating hours. No appointment needed for most programs. No ID required. Just come as you are.

Take what you need

Pick up your hamper or browse the Mobile Pantry. Everything is free — no purchase or registration required.

2,400+
families served each month
180,000 lbs
of food rescued annually
124
active volunteer drivers
Our Programs

How We Feed Our Community

Three ways we make good food accessible to everyone who needs it across Metro Vancouver.

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Volunteers organizing food items on shelves at a food pantry
Featured Program

Weekly Food Hampers

Pre-packed hampers with fresh produce, proteins, and pantry staples. Pick up Tuesdays and Thursdays at three Metro Vancouver locations. No referral needed — just show up.

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People cooking together in a bright community kitchen

Community Kitchen

Drop-in cooking sessions twice a week. Learn new recipes, cook in good company, and bring home a hot meal. All skill levels welcome.

See the schedule
Fresh vegetables and fruits in crates at a mobile food distribution

Mobile Pantry

Our refrigerated truck brings fresh produce, dairy, and proteins directly to underserved neighbourhoods — 8 stops across the region every Thursday.

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Diverse group of volunteers smiling and working together outdoors
Get Involved

Join Our 120+ Volunteer Team

Nourish BC runs on community. Whether you have one hour a week or a full Saturday a month, there's a role for you. Most shifts are 2–3 hours and require no prior experience.

Hamper packing & distribution
Mobile Pantry driver or co-driver
Community Kitchen cooking helper
Food rescue & surplus collection
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News & Stories

From Our Community

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Colourful fresh vegetables at a farmers market
Partnership March 18, 2025

Three Lower Mainland Farms Join Our Food Rescue Network

Weekly surplus donations will add an estimated 8,000 lbs of fresh produce to our programs annually.

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Volunteer Story February 28, 2025

Meet Priya: Five Years of Saturday Mornings at Nourish BC

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Program Update February 6, 2025

Mobile Pantry Adds Surrey Newton and Whalley Stops This Spring

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Supported by our community partners

BC Gaming Policy & Enforcement Branch United Way of the Lower Mainland Vancouver Foundation Metro Vancouver Overwaitea Food Group FoodMesh Network