Resources in Nelson
Nelson Food Cupboard – 602 Silica St (Basement of United Church)Tel#250-354-1633
Food bank: Monday – 9 to 1pm or Wednesday 1 to 5pm or by appointment (Just once a week)
*Food donation given to our church goes to Nelson Food Cupboard*
St. Saviours Anglican Church – 701 Ward St Tel#250-352-5711
Food bank: Fridays -9 to 11am
The Salvation Army – 601 Vernon St (lower level of the building) Tel#250-352-3488
Monday to Thursday – 10 to 1pm
Drop in Programs include breakfast 10-12pm, showers, free clothing and food bank by appt
Family Place – 312 Silica St Tel#250-352-6678
Monday to Thursday – 9 to 3pm
Support and programs for parents with children from 0-5yrs old.
Food bags for when you need extra at home.
Youth Center – 608 Lake St Tel#250-352-5656
Youth employment and other services
Our Daily Bread Under Kootenay Christian Fellowship – 520 Falls St Tel#250-352-1722
Monday to Friday 9 to 1pm
Hot lunch program: Nelson resident – $20 punch pass (22 meals); non-resident – $5/meal
Nelson and District Women’s Center – 420 Mill St Tel#250-352-9916
Wednesdays – Tofu, bread and other organic produce. For women only!
Share Nelson – 520 A Falls St Tel#250-352-1222
Monday to Saturday 10 to 6pm
Low cost recycled goods and household goods
Nelson Care Society – 521 Vernon St Tel#250-352-6011
Programs: Emergency shelter thru Stepping Stones(Tel#250-352-9876); Seniors support; Legal support thru Advocacy Center (Tel#250-352-5777); Housing support; Services for Community Living (disable needs); Custom Fit Inclusion and Employment Services.
Ankors – 101 Baker St Tel#250-505-5506
Monday to Thursday 9 to 4pm
Support and info drive regarding HIV/AIDS and Hep C
Needle exchange, free condoms, vitamins, and coffee