Nutrition & Food Access Resources for Families
Nutrition Resources
Resources from Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) and other recommended sources. For General Health and other nutrition Resources for Children ages 5-17, check out VCH’s website.
Healthy Eating for Parents and Children
The joy of eating – Being a competent eater
Talking to teens about energy drinks
Eating for peak performance for youth
Food Access Resources - Community Organizations
Líl̓wat Community Food Centre | Líl̓wat Nation
Pqusnálhcw Healthcare Centre, 11902 Black Bear Road, Xet̓ólacw
The Líl̓wat Community Food Centre (CFC), a partnership with Right to Food, provides free breakfasts and lunches to community members on specific days. It also acts as a community hub where members can socialize while enjoying a warm beverage and a meal.
Pemberton Food Bank | Sea to Sky Community Services
1343 Aster Street, Pemberton
Offers a weekly food bank on Thursdays.
Squamish Food Bank, Meals on Wheels, Meal Service | Squamish Helping Hands Society
37871 3 Ave, Squamish
Operates various food access programs for the community, including the Squamish Food Bank, twice daily free meal service at Under One Roof, and the Meals on Wheels program for seniors.
Ayás Mén̓men Food Program and S7ílhen Food Pantry | Squamish Nation
The mission of the Ayás Mén̓men Food Program is to have all Squamish people have equitable and consistent access to healthy, traditional, nurturing foods and gathering spaces where food can be shared. S7ílhen is an emergency pantry which facilitates access to nutritious food for Squamish People experiencing an emergency food need.
Whistler Food Bank | Whistler Community Services
8000 Nesters Rd, Whistler
Operates the Whistler Food Bank on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Community Resource List
Find food programs and other basic needs in your community.
Squamish-Lillooet Food Asset Map
Check out the Squamish-Lillooet Food Asset Map, which shows places where people can grow, prepare, share, buy, receive, or learn about food in the Squamish to Lillooet region.
Pathways Sea to Sky: Community Service Directory
A list of resources in the Sea to Sky region, including food, mental health, and more.
Vancouver Coastal Health Community Food Resources
Free or low-cost food programs available in the Sea to Sky Region and in other communities across the VCH region.