Food Stash Foundation
Nonprofit that rescues surplus food from grocery stores, farms and wholesalers and redistributes it in Vancouver. Runs a weekly Rescued Food Market and a Rescued Food Box delivery program for people with low income, disabilities or chronic health conditions, and donates surplus food to more than 50 partner agencies and a community fridge. Call 604-862-9701 or see foodstash.ca for current programs and how to apply.
Services & Programs (2)
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Weekly box of surplus groceries, recovered from local farms, wholesalers, and grocery stores, delivered to the door of members who live in Food Stash's Vancouver service area. For adults, including seniors and people with disabilities, who have a disability or chronic health condition that makes it hard to access food. Costs $12 per weekly delivery, no separate membership fee. Call 604-862-9701 or use the contact form on foodstash.ca to register.
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Weekly in-person market where members shop for low-cost rescued groceries, surplus fruit, vegetables and other food discarded by stores for cosmetic flaws, overstock or approaching best-before dates, but still fresh and safe to eat. Costs $36 for a 3-month membership, about $3 per visit, spots are assigned by random lottery after registering. Open to everyone, no need to prove financial need. Held Thursdays 3-7pm at the Food Stash warehouse.
Services & Programs
- Food Stash Foundation – Rescued Food Box Weekly box of rescued groceries delivered to your door
- Food Stash Foundation – Rescued Food Market Low-cost rescued groceries, Thursdays by appointment
Details
- Categories
- Food & Meals
- Services
- Low-Cost Food, Community Fridge, Meal Delivery
- Who it is for
- Adults, Seniors, Families
- Area served
- Vancouver
- Neighbourhood
- Strathcona
- How to use it
- Online, In Person, Delivery