Today, after a multi-year search for space, Quest Non-Profit Grocery Markets launched its brand-new 2000+ square foot market dedicated to serving Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.
Starting in July, you can find us at 637 East Hastings Street, just one block away from our previous location.
Nearly 15% of British Columbians face the daily struggle of putting food on their tables. The affordability crisis leads to missed meals, reduced food intake, and even days without food, impacting mental health, social well-being, and burdening our provincial healthcare system.
The benefits of embracing seasonal eating extend far beyond the tantalizing flavours that grace our plates. By choosing locally harvested foods in sync with the seasons, we not only support our local economy, but also contribute to a healthier environment and personal well-being.
At Quest, our volunteers play a crucial role in helping us achieve our food rescue commitment to support families and individuals facing economic barriers.
Women in Canada, especially single mothers, Indigenous women, visible minority women, immigrant women, and senior women, are more likely to experience poverty and face various obstacles in their daily lives, including affording healthy food options due to rising food prices.
Quest Outreach Society operates five not-for-profit grocery markets and a food distribution centre serving British Columbia’s Lower Mainland region. Quest exists to disrupt the cycle of poverty through access to healthy and affordable food that is sourced sustainably. By bridging the gap between food banks and traditional grocery stores, Quest provides a grocery experience based on principles of dignity, access, and sustainability. For more information on how to become or refer a Quest client, email [email protected] or call 604-602-0186.
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