DECK (Downtown Eastside Community Kitchens) Fundraising

Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside is no posh neighbourhood.  People are living on low incomes while often coping with challenging health conditions such as diabetes, hepatitis C, HIV/AIDS and various addictions.  For many, home is a room in a residential hotel (a single-room occupancy or SRO) which most often lacks adequate cooking facilities. 

Our DECK program helps people form groups where they can learn the necessary skills to cook nutritious meals together in this special corner of the city. Residents gain the confidence and community connections that help them feed themselves well. They become less isolated by working together and sharing meals. The support of agency partners and volunteers is vital to the project’s success.