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Food - 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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Beautiful Beginnings (Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program (CPNP)) - Castlegar

Free program that helps pregnant and new parents with children up to 1 year with supports such as meals, food vouchers, vitamin supplements and educational opportunities.more info

Address / Contact Info
Kootenay Family Place (KFP), Neighbourhood House
767 11th Avenue
, Castlegar, BC, V1N 1J7
Program Coordinator: (778) 460-5103
KFP Office: (250) 365-8448
Fax: (250) 365-5792
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Bellies 2 Babies

A free drop-in program for parents expecting a new baby and for new parents.more info

Address / Contact Info
Kootenay Kids Society, The Family Place
312 Silica Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 4M5
Cathy: (250) 352-6678 Ext 1
Fax: (250) 354-2055
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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 Sunday Lunch

Meals program offers a free cooked lunch every Sunday afternoonmore info

Address / Contact Info
St. Saviours Pro-Cathedral Anglican Church
701 Ward Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 1T3
Phone: (250) 352-5711
Fax: (250) 352-5780
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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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Good Food Bank - Nelson

A no barrier food bank open on alternating Wednesday afternoons and offering nutritious food to area residentsmore info

Address / Contact Info
Nelson Community Food Centre
602 Silica Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 4N1
Food Centre: (250) 354-1633
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Junction Church Food Bank

Food bank runs on an appointment basismore info

Address / Contact Info
2840 Eden Road
, South Slocan, BC, V0G 2G0
Office: (250) 359-5065
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Kootenay Kids Drop-in Playgroups - Nelson

Kootenay Kids offers a number of free drop-in playgroups in The Family Place for young children and their parents where snacks or meals are providedmore info

Address / Contact Info
Kootenay Kids Society, The Family Place
312 Silica Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 4M5
Phone: (250) 352-6678
Fax: (250) 352-2055
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Nelson and District Women's Centre

Centre provides many services, resources and opportunities for women, including crisis support and a drop-in program when women can access a free food cupboard, clothing store and other servicesmore info

Address / Contact Info
420 Mill Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 4R9
Phone: (250) 352-9916
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