Kitsilano Neighbourhood House
Neighbourhood house on the Westside offering programs for seniors, families, and newcomers, including weekly seniors lunches, exercise classes, food distribution, English conversation circles, and community kitchens. Most programs are free or low-cost. Visit the front desk Monday to Friday, 9:30am-4pm, or call 604-736-3588 to ask about a program.
Services & Programs (5)
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Take what you need and give what you can to this pantry with non-perishable foods and fridge/freezer with perishable items. Available 24/7. Located outside the neighbourhood house on Vine Street.
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Weekly drop-in lunch at Kitsilano Neighbourhood House for adults 55 and older, no registration needed. Volunteers and a staff chef serve a healthy, home-cooked meal alongside light exercise, games, and occasional presentations or performances that build social connection. Cost is $9 at the door, a 10-meal punch card works out to about $8.18 a meal, and taking part requires a Kitsilano Neighbourhood House membership. Held Tuesdays 11am to 1pm at the Community Hall, 2305 West 7th Ave.
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Provides free fresh and non-perishable food items to take home through a weekly distribution program. Access is managed through a randomized scheduling system, with regular participants assigned pickup times and notified earlier in the week. First-time drop-ins may still receive food depending on availability. Participants can be added to the weekly list after their first visit. Those without contact information can check in before Friday or drop in on the day. This program operates out of the Living Room drop-in space at Kitsilano Neighbourhood House.
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A trained volunteer, called a Memory Buddy, is matched with a person living with dementia so they can take part in Kits House programs together. It is free and no membership is needed. Fill out the referral form on the website or call to ask about a match.
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A Community Connector meets one-on-one with people 55 and older who feel lonely, have a low income or are going through a hard change, and helps them make a plan to get connected to activities, transportation, housing information and other supports. Free, Kits House membership required. Interpretation is available on request.
Services & Programs
- Kits Neighbourhood House Free Pantry and Fridge Free food, open 24/7 outside on Vine Street
- Kitsilano Neighbourhood House – Seniors Lunch Tuesday lunch for 55+ with light exercise and games
- Kits House Living Room Food Distribution Free groceries to take home on Fridays
- Kitsilano Neighbourhood House – Dementia Ventures (Memory Buddy) A volunteer buddy for a person living with dementia
- Kitsilano Neighbourhood House – Community Connector One-on-one help for isolated seniors 55+ to get connected
Details
- Categories
- Community & Activities, Food & Meals, End of Life, Dementia & Caregiving, Referral & Outreach
- Services
- Neighbourhood Houses, Community Fridge, Meals for Seniors, Food Bank, Dementia Support, Outreach Workers
- Who it is for
- Adults, Seniors, Families, Immigrants
- Area served
- Vancouver
- Neighbourhood
- Kitsilano
- How to use it
- In Person, Phone