Housing, food and other resources for low-income households and those experiencing homelessness
A list of various resources and programs in Abbotsford offering affordable housing, income support, and low/reduced cost services.
Homeless Prevention/Outreach Programs
5 & 2 Ministries
- Outreach and support for the homeless community
- Phone: 604.613.4432
- Website: the5and2.ca
Abbotsford Community Hub Centre
- Broad range of services, including drop-in, health services, and housing access support
- Phone: 604.854.1101
- Website: abbotsfordhub.org
Cedar Outreach Society
- Support for those struggling with homelessness/addiction
- Website: cedaroutreach.com
Centre of Hope (Salvation Army)
- Broad range of services, including drop-in, emergency shelter, crisis support, rent supplements, etc.
- Phone: 604.852.9305
- Website: centreofhope.net
Cyrus Centre
- Services for youth/young adults: emergency housing, drop-in, breakfast club, etc.
- Phone: 604.859.5773
- Website: cyruscentre.com
Homeless Prevention Program (Archway)
- For individuals with immediate risk of homelessness: rent supplement (rent, deposit, moving costs, etc)
- Phone: 604.859.7681
- Website: archway.ca
Poverty Reduction (MCC)
- Support for those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness
- Phone: 604.851.7726
- Website: mcccanada.ca
SARA for Women
- Housing and support services for women and children experiencing violence
- Phone: 604.855.3363
- Website: saraforwomen.ca
Youth Resource Centre
- Housing and support services for youth ages 12-18 years, and their families (Abbotsford residents)
- Phone: 604.870.4972
- Website: archway.ca
Shelter and Street Help Line
- Phone: 2.1.1
- Website: shelters.bc211.ca
Riverside Shelter – Lookout Housing and Health Society
- Shelter beds for men & women 19+
- Walk in 1670 Riverside Rd, 24/7, intake before 9pm
- Phone: 604.766.2424
Joshua House
- 778.241.1499
- www.yahwehsavesrecovery.ca
Drop-in Services
Abbotsford Community Hub Centre
- Phone: 604.854.1101
- Website: abbotsfordhub.org
Centre of Hope (Salvation Army)
- Phone: 604.852.9305
- Website: centreofhope.net
Cyrus Centre (specifically for youth)
- Phone: 604.859.5773
- Website: cyruscentre.com
The Warm Zone (SARA for Women)
- Phone: 604.746.3301
- Website: saraforwomen.ca
Income Assistance/Rent Support
BC Housing
- Rental Assistance Program (RAP)
- Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER)
- Phone: 1.800.257.7756
- Website: bchousing.org
BC Government Office
- Phone: 1.866.866.0800
- Website: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/
Centre of Hope (Salvation Army)
- Phone: 604.852.9305
- Website: centreofhope.net
Disability Alliance BC
- Application assistance for disability benefits
- Phone: 1.800.663.1278
- Website: disabilityalliancebc.org
Homeless Prevention Program (Archway)
- Phone: 604.859.7681
- Website: archway.ca
Single Parent Employment Initiative
- Website: www2.gov.bc.ca
Housing Lists
Abbotsford News Classifieds
- Website: bcclassifieds.com
BC Housing
- Website: bchousing.org
Craigslist
- Website: abbotsford.craigslist.org
Facebook Marketplace
- Website: facebook.com
Fraser Valley Regional District
- Website: fvrd.ca
Kijiji
- Website: kijiji.ca
Salvation Army Centre of Hope
- Website: centreofhope.net
Food Resources
Affordable & Free Food Options in Abbotsford
Archway Food Bank
- Phone: 604.859.5749
- Website: archway.ca
Bulk Buy Collective
- Low-cost fresh fruit/vegetables, monthly membership, members contribute volunteer hours
- Phone: 236.380.3982
- Website: archway.ca/bulkbuy
Meals and Prepared Food Distribution
Other Low/Reduced Cost Services
BC Bus Pass Program
- Phone: 1.866.866.0800
- Website: www2.gov.bc.ca
Child Care Resource and Referral (CCRR)
- Phone: 604.850.7934
- Website: archway.ca
Connecting Families
- Low-cost internet for qualifying low-income families receiving max Child Care Benefit
- Participating providers include: Bell, Rogers, Shaw, Telus
- Contact service provider for details
Customer Crisis Fund (BC Hydro)
- For customers who qualify: temporary financial crisis, overdue $1,000 or less, facing disconnection
- Website: app.bchydro.com
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