41 free and low-cost listings. Find food banks, free community meals, and food hamper programs in the Central Okanagan, with hours, who can go, and what to…
▸ What it is Coupons (Nutrition Cards) for lower-income families, pregnant people and seniors to buy fresh food at participating BC farmers' markets. The Central Okanagan Food Bank gives them out...
The Cathedral Cupboard offers healthy food, basic clothing, and help finding neighbourhood resources. It is for people in need on a short-term or emergency basis. ▸ When Every Friday, 9:00 –...
▸ What it is Grow your own food in a plot at one of 15 community gardens in the Central Okanagan, run by Central Okanagan Community Gardens (COCG). ▸ Right now All COCG gardens are full for the...
Free food hampers from the Central Okanagan Food Bank at 2310 Enterprise Way. Food is given by appointment only. ▸ First time? Register online as a new client first. For your household, you need:...
The Central Okanagan Food Bank's Nutrition Improvement Program started in 2018 to give all food bank clients access to nutritious food, with foods for each age and stage of life. Eligible...
Free food hampers from the Central Okanagan Food Bank in West Kelowna. Food is given by appointment only. ▸ First time? Register online as a new client first. For your household, you need: • 1...
Community garden beds at the Peachland Wellness Centre (4475 4th Street) for spring and summer. Grow your own food and meet other gardeners. A volunteer Garden Facilitator helps you learn to grow,...
Families cook together once a month on a Friday morning at the Martin Avenue Community Centre (1434 Graham Street). You prepare four healthy meals for your family at a minimal cost. A facilitator...
A weekly group for parents and their babies, ages 1 month to 24 months. You and your little one share songs, rhymes and conversation with other parents. Each week, parents can take home locally...
Free bags of non-perishable food for people going through a difficult time. This is for short-term, emergency needs only: Evangel can offer a one-time only relief package per family. ▸ Visit the...
Lower-income seniors in Kelowna can get a reloadable Nutrition Card with up to $108 a month for four months. Use it at the local Farmers' Market for fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, dairy, eggs and...
▸ What it is Food for Thought is a Central Okanagan Food Bank program that feeds students in School District 23. It provides over 5,000 breakfasts each week across 44 schools. Each school prepares...
Food bank for people who live in Lake Country. Full hampers are given out once a month on a scheduled day and time. They include fresh and non-perishable food such as milk, eggs, bread, fruit,...
The Okanagan Sikh Temple (Gurdwara Sahib) has a langar — a free community kitchen. The Gurdwara is open to everyone regardless of age, gender, caste, colour, or creed. ▸ When Langar is held on...
If you are a mother, expecting mother, papa or caregiver with a low income, a social worker can help you one-on-one. Together you find what is in the way, and get basics your children need. ▸ Who...
Home-style meals delivered to your door by volunteers on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Meals are made by Little Hobo Restaurant. ▸ Who it's for Seniors, veterans, people recovering from...
Community food bank open to anyone who needs support. ▸ Hours: every Friday 12:30–2:30 PM; second Saturday of each month 9:00–11:30 AM. ▸ Where: 4475 4th Street, Peachland. ▸ Contact: call or...
Hands in Service volunteers and trained staff visit once or twice a month. They help with basic household cleaning and tasks, and offer friendly connection. ▸ Who home support is for People ages...
If you need help with food, clothing or household items, Salvation Army Community Services in Rutland can help. A caseworker listens and makes a plan with you. ▸ What you can get • Food,...
If you need food, clothing or household items in West Kelowna, Salvation Army Community Services in Westbank can help. A caseworker listens and makes a plan with you. ▸ What you get • Help with...
If you are in an emergency and need food or other help, you can call St. Vincent de Paul at Corpus Christi. Volunteers give food and help to people with social and money problems who are in an...
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a charity. Volunteers supply food and help for people with social and economic problems who are in an emergency. ▸ Who this line serves: the downtown area...
If you are in an emergency and need food or other help, you can call St. Vincent de Paul at Our Lady of Lourdes. Volunteers give food and help to people with social and money problems who are in...
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a charity. Volunteers supply food and help for people with social and economic problems who are in an emergency. ▸ Who this line serves: the Lower Mission...
If you are in an emergency and need food or other help, you can call St. Vincent de Paul at St. Pius X. Volunteers give food and help to people with social and money problems who are in an...
The Pantry is a free on-campus food bank for currently enrolled Okanagan College students. It has a limited selection of non-perishable food, frozen bread and hygiene products. It is for...
▸ What it is Weekly food for new parents with a baby under 1 year old, and for people who are pregnant. ▸ What you get Each week you get a hamper with fresh fruit and vegetables, dairy, bread and...
Central Okanagan United Church runs a Community Outreach Program on Tuesdays, 10 AM to 12 noon. The church says it offers food outreach programming. ▸ When: Tuesdays, 10 AM to 12 noon ▸ Where:...
If you are a Veteran, a serving military member or a first responder, you can get free food at the Veterans Food Bank in Kelowna. ▸ Who can get this? • Military members and Veterans, retired or...
▸ What it is A free drop-in community meal for the UBCO community: students, staff and faculty. Each week Picnic cooks a big batch of mostly plant-based meals with diverse cultural influences. ▸...
Every year on Christmas Eve, the Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society serves hundreds of meals at its community lunch. Everyone is welcome. ▸ When: December 24, from 11:00 AM until the food runs out...
Mamas for Mamas' Sustainable Nourishment Program helps families facing food insecurity. It gives food now and supports longer-term food security, community connection and education. Support is...
Metro Central's drop-in café and courtyard is a safe place to come in, rest, and get basic needs met. ▸ What you can get • Free food and drink, including a light breakfast or lunch • Washrooms...
A hearty, affordable home-cooked breakfast for the Peachland community, served by volunteers once a month. ▸ Upcoming dates (Sundays): October 18, November 15 and December 20, 2026 ▸ Time: 8:00...
If you are 55 or older, join New Vista on Wednesdays for lunch, friendship, music, and talks. ▸ What happens • Come early for coffee or tea and treats • Volunteers serve a soup, sandwich, and...
▸ What it is Bags of healthy after-school snacks for children 1 to 15. The food bank gives out almost 2,000 packs each month. ▸ What you get Each Snack Pack has 5 days of low-sugar snacks, like...
Pantry is a student food bank run by the Students' Union Okanagan (SUO) at UBC Okanagan. ▸ How it works: take a bag and take what you need to get you through a few days. Please leave enough for...
▸ What it is Tiny Bundles gives families diapers, wipes, formula, baby bottles, clothes, equipment and hygiene products at no cost. It also has postpartum essentials for new moms. Families take...
Non-profit that connects volunteers with backyard fruit trees, orchards, and farms across the Central and South Okanagan. Two ways to get involved: (1) Gleaning — volunteers harvest fruit and...
If you need food or other help in an emergency, St. Vincent de Paul volunteers can help. Call the team (conference) for the area where you live, leave a message, and a volunteer will call you...
If your family needs help with food, you can get food and household basics at the Central Okanagan Family Hub. The Bridge runs this program with Kelowna Community Resources. While you are there,...
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