Canada Scores
778.871.6316
www.canadascores.org Offers innovative afterschool program for vulnerable youth that integrates soccer, poetry and community service. Check site for “SCORES at HOME” programming.
Fraserside Community Services
604.522.3722 x101
www.fraserside.bc.ca/mental-health-and-counselling/ community-services-desk/ Provides families with low income with access or referrals to financial assistance towards Kidsport BC, summer camp subsidies, and Quest Not-For-Profit Grocery Markets.
Salvation Army —Christmas Bureau
604.521.2421
New West families with low income can register to receive food and gifts for their children 14yrs and under during the Christmas season.
SmartSAVER —Free Money for RESPs
1.855.737.7252
www.smartsaver.org info@smartsaver.org Families with low income can open a no-free, zero required contribution Registered Education Savings Plan and receive free government money for their children’s higher education.
BC Hydro —Savings and Rebate Programs
1.800.224.9376
www.bchydro.com/powersmart/residential/savings-and-rebates.html
Provides qualifying households with a variety of savings and rebate programs. Check website or call for more information on eligibility.
Seniors
CARP
604.522.9020
www.carp.ca northfraser@carp.ca CARP is a Non-partisan advocacy association that works with all parties in government to advocate for older Canadians for better healthcare, financial security, and freedom from ageism.
Burnaby Community Services
604.299.5778
www.BbyServices.ca Provides the following publications of interest to seniors. Free copies can be picked up at local libraries, recreation and community centres, seniors centres or our office. Check website for more info or to download copies. As We Age Seniors Resource Guide Lists services for and stories about seniors 55+ and their families. Community Resource Guide Listings include a wide range of selected programs and services in Burnaby and New Westminster. Seniors Resource Card Features contact information for services/programs to help support seniors and prevent isolation.
Food Delivery & Meal Programs Burnaby Meals on Wheels
604.299.5754
www.BurnabyMeals.ca Provides nutritious local and affordable food to people who for physical, mental health, social or economic reasons are unable to meet their dietary needs. Delivers hot Western, vegetarian and Chinese meals, frozen Western main courses and bag lunches, Mon, Wed, & Fri.
Let’s Do Lunch
Seniors BC/Seniors Info Line
604.660.2421
www.seniorsbc.ca TDD: 604.775.0303 Offers a single source of government services information, including health services and resources.
Friendly volunteers will visit Burnaby seniors in their homes to share lunch, form friendships and provide information on community support and social events. Suspended due to COVID; call for updates.
New Westminster Meals on Wheels
604.520.6621
www.seniorsservicessociety.ca/smow.htm Delivers fresh, nutritious, and affordable meals to NW residents 60+. Meals are prepared Mon, Wed and Fri by the Starlight Casino’s chef and team. Call or check website for details and COVID updates.
ElderPost www.elderpost.com Free online marketplace, community forum, and listing service for seniors, caregivers and providers of products and services for seniors.
Japanese-Style Meals on Wheels
AssistList www.assistlist.ca info@assistlist.ca Charity offers free online marketplace for individuals to buy, sell and donate home health medical equipment, and find other healthcare resources.
604.687.2172
www.tonarigumi.ca (Services > Service List) Delivers Japanese-style lunch boxes on Tuesdays to homebound seniors in Burnaby.
Delivering FoodFood for afor Healthy and and Independent Life Life Delivering a Healthy Independent Our Home Delivery Meal program provides nutritious, Our Home Delivery program provides nutritious, hot and frozenMeal meals to people who are unable hot and frozen meals to people who are unable to prepare meals for themselves. to prepare meals for themselves.
604-299-5754 604-299-5754
www.burnabymeals.ca www.burnabymeals.ca
www.BbyServices.ca
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