Location: Nest Building, UBC Vancouver
Mail: foodbank@ams.ubc.ca
Web: ams.ubc.ca/support-services/student-services/food-bank
Eligibility: All UBC students including international
Items: Food + hygiene supplies
System: Trust-based – no verification required
Location: SFU Burnaby Campus
Mail: foodbank@sfss.ca
Web: sfss.ca/services/food-bank-program
Service: $50 vouchers per semester
Eligibility: All undergraduate SFU students
Frequency: Once per semester – application required
Location: SUB basement, UVic
Mail: foodbank@uvss.ca
Web: uvss.ca/foodbank
Items: Fresh produce, bulk goods, hygiene products
Eligibility: All UVic students
Access: By appointment only – book through website
Location: UFV Abbotsford Campus
Mail: foodbank@ufvsus.ca
Web: ufvsus.ca/
Service: Emergency food hampers
Hours: Monday-Friday 10am-4pm
Limit: Maximum 4 hampers per semester
Eligibility: All registered UFV students
Location: KPU Surrey Campus (Main); distribution at Richmond & Langley
Mail: studentlife@kusa.ca
Web: kusa.ca/ksa-food-bank/
Items: Non‑perishable food, hygiene products
Eligibility: All KPU students including international Student Life office hours
Location: SE2, 2nd floor (Burnaby Campus)
Hours: Wednesdays 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Mail: wellbeing@bcitsa.ca
Items: ~10 pantry staples, fresh produce, protein, starches
Eligibility: All BCIT students
Notes: No referral needed.
Location: #101-15199 68 Ave, Surrey / #103-7536 130 St, Surrey
TEL: 604-580-1313
Mail: info@gnfb.ca
Speciality: Culturally-appropriate foods
Serves: International students & newcomers
Hours: Monday-Friday: 10am-6pm, Saturday: 10am-3pm
Registration: Required with ID
Location: 10732 City Parkway, Surrey
TEL: 604-581-5443
Mail: info@surreyfoodbank.org
Service: 1 hamper per week
Hours: Monday/Wednesday/Friday: 9am-1pm
Eligibility: Surrey/North Delta residents – international students welcome
Required: Student ID + proof of residency
Location: 5800 Cedarbridge Way, Richmond TEL: 604‑271‑5609 Web: richmondfoodbank.org Services: Weekly hampers, fresh food, baby supplies
Eligibility: Richmond residents — international students accepted
Hours: Monday–Thursday (varied times) Special: No income test; community‑based trust system
Location: 119 East Cordova St, Vancouver
TEL: 604-681-HELP (4357)
Web: vancouverharbourlightsa.ca
Service: Free nutritious meals
Area: Downtown Eastside
Eligibility: Open to everyone in need
Hours: Varies
Location: SFU Convocation Mall + other Burnaby/Vancouver locations
Mail: burnabyfridge@gmail.com
Web: burnabypcn.ca/social-supports/community-projects/fridge/
Access: 24/7 – no registration required
Policy: Take what you need
Items: Free food & essential supplies
Restrictions: None
Location: Multiple Vancouver neighbourhoods (Mount Pleasant, Commercial Drive, Downtown)
Web: vcfp.square.site/find-a-fridge
Access: 24/7 — no registration, no ID
Items: Free food, produce, pantry items
Policy: Take what you need, leave what you can
Special: Student‑friendly, anonymous, always open
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