A community kitchen
Food, work, and a place to belong
Harbourlight Community Kitchen brings neighbors together around good food and meaningful work, with every person welcomed with dignity.
Our story
Serving the community since 2009
Founded in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, Harbourlight Community Kitchen is a registered charity centered on food, meaningful work, and belonging. In the dining room, anyone can sit down without a question asked.
A community-powered kitchen
Accountability and care
Care shown through everyday choices
A welcoming table is only part of the work. Care also means showing how support is used and sharing responsibility across the community.
What sustains the kitchen
Dignity
Every guest is received with respect, without being asked to explain their presence.
Transparency
Audited financials are published every year.
Community support
Individual donations and two foundation grants help fund the kitchen.
Shared celebration
The annual harvest gala raises a fifth of the budget.
Stand with the community
Help keep the table welcoming
Explore ways to give or take part in Harbourlight Community Kitchen’s work in the community.