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Basic Needs / Support - Service Available in: English Language - Nelson Area & Slocan Valley

BC Farmers' Market Nutrition Coupon Program - Nelson

Provides opportunities for lower-income families, seniors and pregnant women to buy fresh, local food at BC farmers' markets.more info

Address / Contact Info
Farmers Market Contact: (250) 352-8106
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Boundary Second Stage Housing Program

Provides 1 year of housing and supports for women with or without children, who have left an abusive relationship, and/or are at risk of violence.more info

Address / Contact Info
Boundary Women's Coalition
Phone: (250) 442-3131
Toll-free: 1-855-441-3131
Fax: (250) 442-3600
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Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre

Collects information on fraud and identity theft and provides information on past and current scams, frauds & cybercrimes affecting Canadians.more info

Address / Contact Info
Report Fraud & Cybercrime: 1-888-495-8501
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Community Social Meals - Nelson

Free Lunches on Fridays for Nelson Seniors. Registration requiredmore info

Address / Contact Info
Kootenay Seniors
Lakeside Place, 805 Nelson Avenue
, Nelson, BC, V1L 2N8
Kootenay Seniors Office: (250) 352-2708
Phone: (778) 463-5247
Fax: (250) 352-7087
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Community Volunteer Income Tax Program - Nelson & Slocan Valley

A free outreach service, sponsored by the Canada Revenue Agency, that provides trained volunteers to prepare basic income tax returns for low income individuals unable to do so themselves. more info

Address / Contact Info
Nelson Seniors Coordinating Society
201 - 514 Vernon Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 4E7
Phone: (250) 352-6008
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Dinners at Home - Crescent Valley to Hills

Low cost, nutritious frozen meals which can be re-heated at home.more info

Address / Contact Info
W.E. Graham Community Service Society, Better at Home Program
1001 Harold Street
, Slocan, BC, V0G 2C0
Better at Home Program: (250) 777-8339
WEGCSS Office: (250) 355-2484
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Employment Insurance - Benefits

Available to EI eligible workers who must be absent from work for various reasons.more info

Address / Contact Info
EI Inquiries: 1-800-206-7218
Submit Reports: 1-800-531-7555
TTY: EI Enquiries: 1-800-529-3742
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Food Cupboard - Kootenay Kids

For those that may need extra support making their own food cupboards last through the month. Basic toiletries are also available. more info

Address / Contact Info
Kootenay Kids Society, Family Place
312 Silica Street,
, Nelson, BC, V1L 4M5
Phone: (250) 352-6678
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Glacier Cabs

Serving Nelson and surrounding areas 24/7.more info

Address / Contact Info
593 Baker Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 4H9
Phone: (250) 354-1111
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Health Connections Accessible Transportation - Kaslo, Salmo, Nakusp, Boundary

Provides communities with accessible transportation options to non-emergency medical appointments. If space available, others may also ride.more info

Address / Contact Info
BC Transit - West Kootenay & Boundary Transit Systems
Toll-free: 1-855-993-3100
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