Drop-in Centre
302 Columbia Street

Location Hours

Hours:

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

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

Meals

Meals

Breakfast is served at 10 am daily

Lunch is served from 12:30–1:45 pm 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: 604-681-8480
Email: natasha.warren@dewc.ca

Accepting Donations

Daily:
10 am*–12 pm
2 pm–4:30 pm

*Except on Wednesdays, open at 11 am

*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.

Phone: 604-681-8480
Email: natasha.warren@dewc.ca

Wishlist for this Location

Urgently Needed Items

  • Band-aids
  • Tensor bandages
  • Polysporin
  • Medical tape
  • Large compresses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body wash
  • Socks
  • Makeup

Items needed

Clothing:
  • Waterproof shoes
  • Leggings + Jeans
  • Light jackets + Hoodies
  • Underwear (All sizes)
  • Bras
  • Socks
  • Shoes (All sizes)
Toiletries:
  • Shampoo + Conditioner
  • Body lotion
  • Make up/Wigs + Sunscreen
  • Menstrual pads
  • Body wash + Soap
  • Razors
  • Deodorant
  • Hair brush
Others:
  • First-aid supplies (band-aids, tensor bandages, Polysporin, medical tape, large compresses)
  • Blankets
  • Pillows
  • Sleeping Bags
  • Magazines (lifestyle + fashion)
  • Incontinence pads (Tena, Depends) + Adult pull ups
  • Bottled Water
  • Umbrellas
For the kitchen:
  • Baked goods
  • Kitchen towels
  • Aprons
  • Trail mix
  • Cereal bars
  • Packed snacks
  • Fresh fruits and vegetables (Please Note: Cut fruit and vegetables or leafy greens need to be kept refrigerated until it is donated)

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