Drop-in Centre
302 Columbia Street

Location Hours

Hours:

Mon: 9am – 5pm
Tue: 9am – 5pm
Wed: 11am – 5pm*
Thu: 9am – 5pm
Fri: 9am – 5pm
Sat: 9am – 5pm
Sun: 9am – 5pm

*Closed one Wednesday every month, on income assistance payment days

Meals

Meals

Breakfast is served at 10am daily

Lunch is served from 12:30-1:45pm daily

Snacks are served from 3-3:30 pm daily

Contact Info

Contact:

Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre
302 Columbia St.
Vancouver, BC
V6A 4J1

Phone: 604-638-0316
Email: natasha.warren@dewc.ca

 

Accepting Donations

Daily:
10am* – 12pm
2pm – 4:30pm

*Except on Wednesdays, open at 11am

*Closed one Wednesday every month, on income assistance payment days

There are parking spots and a loading zone in front of the site on Columbia Street, at both ends of the patio. Staff at the door will get the donations, and can help with a trolley.

For kitchen related donations, drop off will be in the loading bay in the alley every day between 9 am to 3 pm.

Wishlist for this Location

Urgently Needed Items

  • Pants
  • Hoodies
  • Socks
  • Underwear
  • Bras (small)
  • Joggers
  • Deodorant
  • Razors
  • Conditioner
  • Toothbrushes
  • Makeup
  • Towels
  • Hand sanitizer

Items needed

Clothing:
  • Boots
  • Leggings + Jeans
  • Jackets + Hoodies
  • Running shoes + rain boots
  • Underwear (All sizes)
  • Bras
  • Socks
  • Rain coats + Disposable rain ponchos
Toiletries:
  • Shampoo + Conditioner
  • Body lotion
  • Make up + Sunscreen
  • Menstrual pads
  • Body wash + Soap
  • Razors
  • Deodorant
  • Hair brush
Others:
  • Blankets
  • Pillows
  • Sleeping Bags
  • Magazines (lifestyle + fashion)
  • Incontinence pads (Tena, Depends) + Adult pull ups
  • Bottled Water
  • Packed Snacks
  • Sun protection bags
For the kitchen:
  • Plates
  • Mugs
  • Trail mix
  • Cereal bars
  • Kitchen towels
  • Aprons
  • Fruits and Vegetables (Please Note: Cut fruit and vegetables or leafy greens need to be kept refrigerated until it is donated)
Seasonal Items:
  • Halloween chocolates
  • Jackets (winter and rain)
  • Rain ponchos
  • Umbrellas
  • Rain boots
  • Waterproof shoes

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