Give a Hand Vancouver

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We need your help

Are you a business or organization with large quantities of medical supplies, cleaning products, food, or services that you are able to donate or provide at reduced cost? We are seeking your support for our most vulnerable citizens through our COVID-19 response work.

Every day, the need grows for items such as food, cleaning products, and medical supplies. We need your help to ensure we minimize the impact of COVID-19.

We will work to connect your donation with organizations who have the greatest need.


Items of the current greatest need include (please donate unused supplies in unopened packages):

  • Toilet paper
  • Paper towel
  • Disposable tampons and pads
  • Adult diapers
  • Toothpaste and toothbrushes
  • 50-250 mL bottles to be filled with hand sanitizer
  • Cardboard boxes that can hold up to 30 lbs and are easy to carry
  • Empty spray bottles (to be filled with non corrosive cleaner)
  • Bottled water that can be given to people who are isolating or who do not have access to drinking water


How does it work?

If you are a business or organization that can donate or provide low-cost products, food or services that may include:

  • Large quantities of medical supplies
  • Large quantities of cleaning products
  • Services to donate
  • Ability to offer prepared meals, groceries, or food related supplies or services
  • Other - please tell us how your business can help


Submit your donation by completing our form, including the specific details of your offer. We will be in touch with you about your donation.




We need your help

Are you a business or organization with large quantities of medical supplies, cleaning products, food, or services that you are able to donate or provide at reduced cost? We are seeking your support for our most vulnerable citizens through our COVID-19 response work.

Every day, the need grows for items such as food, cleaning products, and medical supplies. We need your help to ensure we minimize the impact of COVID-19.

We will work to connect your donation with organizations who have the greatest need.


Items of the current greatest need include (please donate unused supplies in unopened packages):

  • Toilet paper
  • Paper towel
  • Disposable tampons and pads
  • Adult diapers
  • Toothpaste and toothbrushes
  • 50-250 mL bottles to be filled with hand sanitizer
  • Cardboard boxes that can hold up to 30 lbs and are easy to carry
  • Empty spray bottles (to be filled with non corrosive cleaner)
  • Bottled water that can be given to people who are isolating or who do not have access to drinking water


How does it work?

If you are a business or organization that can donate or provide low-cost products, food or services that may include:

  • Large quantities of medical supplies
  • Large quantities of cleaning products
  • Services to donate
  • Ability to offer prepared meals, groceries, or food related supplies or services
  • Other - please tell us how your business can help


Submit your donation by completing our form, including the specific details of your offer. We will be in touch with you about your donation.




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  • Thank you to the businesses and organizations who have lent a hand!

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    The City of Vancouver is working to help those affected by COVID-19, and these organizations offered to Give a Hand. Thanks to their support, we can continue our response efforts.




    Brightline Sportswear Mfg. Inc

    Greater Vancouver Food Bank

    Guangdong Community Association of Canada

    Guru Nanak's Free Kitchen

    Heiky Kwan and Friends

    Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics

    Mexican Delight Gourmet Inc.

    Nandos Canada - Davie & Howe Downtown location

    Tivoli Caterers

    Townline Group of Companies

    Victory Creative Group, Inc.

    Yummy Yonie Cake