Contact the Food Program Coordinator: Blain Butyniec

Our programs provide the tools, knowledge, and support to build food security in our neighbourhood and community. We work to increase awareness of food justice, create opportunities for dignified food access, and provide space for social connection and empowerment.

We collaborate with our many community partners, networks, and funders, to offer food support and collective advocacy. In the kitchen, in the market, and in the community, our diverse and dedicated volunteers are the backbone of our programs, activities, events, and meals. Whether you have something to share, or there’s something you want to learn, we are always cooking up new dishes and new ideas.

We invite you to read the reports and publications that highlight the work of Kiwassa’s Food Programs

 

 

✨ NOW OPEN! ✨
Low-Cost Produce Market


The not-for-profit produce market offers fresh fruits and vegetables for sale at affordable prices.

No registration required

Every Wednesday starting November 5, 2025 | 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Kiwassa Neighbourhood House - 2425 Oxford Street, Vancouver

Community Lunch


Join us on the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month for an affordable and nutritious 3 course lunch.  Everyone welcome, come enjoy a meal with your neighbours. Doors open at noon (12pm).  First course served at 12:15pm

Adults 50+: $7
Under 12: $3
All others: $8

Lunches are 3 courses:
• Soup or salad
• Entrée
• Dessert
Vegetarian option available.

Registration can be made through front desk

Kiwassa Neighbourhood House - 2425 Oxford Street, Vancouver

Breakfast Club


Breakfast Club is back!

Free nutritious breakfast made fresh in-house by our staff and volunteers. Every school day for Tillicum students and their siblings, parents, and caregivers. Tillicum teachers and staff also welcome.

Breakfast is served ‘Grab ‘n’ Go’ style and can be picked up from outside of Kiwassa’s backdoor.

 

Monday to Friday | 8:45 am - 9:00 am (except on school closure days)

Kiwassa Neighbourhood House 2425 Oxford Street, Vancouver BC

Saige Community Food Share


Since opening in 2012, Saige Community Food Share has been a two-fold nonprofit organization that rescues edible food from landfills and gets it into the hands of people in our community. As a low barrier, Two-Spirit, Trans and Gender Diverse safe space, we open our doors twice a month to everyone in our community struggling to access healthy food options. Currently we run out of Kiwassa Neighbourhood Houses’ East/West room.

 

Email fb@saigecommunityfoodbank.com to register

2nd and 4th Fridays of every month (excluding holidays)

Kiwassa Neighbourhood House

Kiwassa Neighbourhood House has a team of staff that bring an eclectic range of education, professional training and experience to the work of Kiwassa, as well as passion, ideas and energy.

Meet our Team