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#SAVEHASTINGS

Supporting Vancouver's Downtown Eastside

We're a youth-led group of volunteers who bring meals and supplies to people experiencing homelessness on East Hastings Street. Come out with us.

Volunteers helping at a community event
Setting up
Three volunteers wearing #SAVEHASTINGS shirts

Our mission

#SAVEHASTINGS supports people experiencing homelessness in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. Volunteers run our events and hand out meals and supplies in person. We also advocate for the people we meet.

Compassionate care
We offer meals and supplies with dignity and respect.
Community building
Our events connect volunteers with the people we serve.
Sustainable solutions
We work toward long-term answers to the causes of homelessness.
Volunteers distributing meals in the community

Our impact

Our volunteers and sponsors make these numbers possible.

Meals monthly
350+
Active volunteers
200+
People supported
8,000+
Community partners
7+

Our community partners

These organizations support our work.

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  • Islamic Relief Canada
  • IDRF (International Development and Relief Foundation)
  • House of Chicken
  • Paragon Roofing
  • Sabzi Mandi
  • Chicken World
  • Global News
  • Save On Foods
Volunteers making a difference in the community

Join our movement

We hold events on East Hastings every two weeks. Come as a volunteer or back us as a partner.