FRESH Start Program

Connecting with community partners for support beyond food

What is the FRESH Start Program

The FRESH Start Program at the Greater Vancouver Food Bank connects clients with essential support services on-site, allowing individuals to meet with community partners and pick up food in a single visit. By addressing needs in other areas of life and tackling the root causes of food insecurity, The FRESH Start Program helps clients build a sustainable path toward greater stability and security.

How We Can Help

  • Employment and Training
  • Mental Health and Wellness
  • Settlement Services
  • Housing Assistance
  • Financial Literacy
  • Language Skills
  • Healthcare Access
  • Legal Aid
  • And more...

Meet Our Current Community Partners

Click on each partner below to learn more about who they are and the services they offer.

WorkBC

Le Relais Francophone

Immigrant Services Society of BC

Canadian Mental Health Association - Lower Mainland (CMHA-LM)

Interested in Accessing Support?

Contact us at 604-216-3070, FreshStart@Foodbank.bc.ca or complete the submission form below.  
We’ll help you book an appointment with the FRESH Start Program team.