Services and Supports

(520 Prideaux Street) 250-268-8428

This shelter includes 24 emergency shelter beds for men and women. It will operate from October 21, 2024 to April 30, 2025 from 7 pm to 9 am, 7 days a week.

250-754-8347
List of satellite food banks available at http://nanaimoloavesandfishes.org/index.php?pageID=schedule.

(Mobile Service) 250-591-6443
Provides a hot meal and brown bag lunch to go that is served by community volunteers to those in need during the hours of 5:30pm to 8:30pm, 7 days per week. All meals are offered at no charge at a variety of locations. For more information see www.wisteriacommunityassociation.com

100 Chapel Street (250-753-2523)
Lunch provided by Nanaimo Foodshare every Monday between 12-1pm.

On the third Tuesday of each month, grocery cards are provided for both individuals and families, to-go meals courtesy of Nanaimo Foodshare, as well as winter clothing, blankets, and other items that have been donated. This program begins at 9am on the third Tuesday at the parish office, and continues until they run out of grocery cards. 

250-797-0531
Daily bagged lunch 7 days a week are distributed by partner agencies in Nanaimo. The locations include Caledonia Park (Shower Program) and the Social Centre.

Public Washrooms and water are available 7 days a week with varied opening/closing hours. 

• Bowen Park East 9 am - 9 pm
• Brechin Boat Ramp 7 am - 9 pm
• Colliery Dam Park 9 am - 11 pm
• Diana Krall Plaza 24 hours
• Kinsmen Park 8 am - 9 pm
• Maffeo Sutton Park 6 am - 8 pm 
• Pipers Lagoon Park 7 am - 9 pm
• Westwood Lake Park 7 am - 9 pm 
• Northfield Rotary Lookout Park (Visitor Centre) 6 am - 7 pm. 

A map of water fountains and washrooms is now accessible using the following link: www.nanaimo.ca/goto/waterfountains. 

Caledonia Park (110 Wall Street)
250-668-4607/shelter@ufon.ca
Free showers available Monday to Friday from 7 am to 12 pm
Towels and toiletries are supplied.