Community Resources

Tenants experiencing financial difficulty are expected to explore the community resources below prior to requesting rent accommodations. These services are designed to provide immediate support for rent, utilities, and essential needs. 

BC Rent Bank (Okanagan)

📞 1-877-661-0033
🌐 bcrentbank.ca

• Helps prevent eviction (rent + utilities)

• Interest-free loans

BC Housing (Rental Assistance & Subsidized Housing)

📞 1-800-257-7756
🌐 https://www.bchousing.org

• Monthly rent support programs:

  • RAP (families with children)

  • SAFER (seniors 60+)

Income Assistance / Disability (BC)

📞 1-866-866-0800

• Monthly income + shelter support

• Apply online or by phone

Salvation Army Kelowna – Community Assistance

📍 200 Rutland Rd S
📞 250-765-3450
🚗 ~10 min drive | 🚌 transit accessible

• Emergency help (case-by-case):

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Kelowna

📍 608 Sutherland Ave
📞 250-763-7161
🚶 ~15–20 min | 🚗 3 min

• Sometimes rent help (case-by-case)

Central Okanagan Food Bank

📍 2310 Enterprise Way
📞 250-763-7161
🌐 cofoodbank.com

• Regular food hampers

• Open to individuals and families in need

• Registration required before first pickup

• Ongoing support available (not just one-time)

Kelowna Gospel Mission

📍 251 Leon Ave
📞 250-763-3737
🚶 ~20 min | 🚗 5 min

• Daily meals

Mamas for Mamas Kelowna (Karma Market)

📍 1911 Dayton St
📞 236-420-0075
🚗 ~5 min | 🚌 accessible

• Free groceries + produce

• Baby items + essentials

Salvation Army Food Assistance

📞 250-765-3450

• Food hampers

• Emergency groceries

St. Vincent de Paul

📞 250-763-7161

• Appointment-based food help

BC Rent Bank

• 📞 1-877-661-0033
  🌐 bcrentbank.ca

• Hydro / Fortis arrears support

FortisBC / BC Hydro

• Payment plans available

• Call early to avoid disconnection

Salvation Army

📞 250-765-3450

• Emergency utility help

Mamas for Mamas

📞 236-420-0075

• Diapers, formula, clothing

• Baby gear + furniture

• Help navigating services

Salvation Army
📞 250-765-3450

• School supplies

• Children’s programs

• Christmas gifts

NOW Canada (Women & Families)

📍 2035 Benvoulin Rd
📞 250-763-5511
🌐 nowcanada.ca

• Support for women & families

• Housing + outreach support

• Counselling services

KCR Community Resources

📍 620 Leon Ave
📞 250-763-8008
🌐 kcr.ca

• Parenting programs

• Family support services

• Help accessing childcare + subsidies

• Salvation Army → Christmas hampers (food + toys)

• Mamas for Mamas → Holiday support

• St. Vincent de Paul → Seasonal assistance

(Apply early—spaces fill fast)

Interior Health Mental Health

📍 1310 Bertram St
📞 250-469-7070
🚶 ~15 min

• Counselling + mental health support

24/7 Crisis Line

📞 1-888-353-2273
📱 Text HOME to 686868

Kelowna Gospel Mission

📞 250-763-3737

• Caseworkers

• Addiction recovery programs

Foundry Kelowna (Ages 12–24)

📍 100–1815 Kirschner Rd
📞 236-420-2803
🌐 foundrybc.ca/kelowna

• Free mental health counselling

• Substance use support

• Peer support

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA Kelowna)

📍 504 Sutherland Ave
📞 250-860-3119
🌐 cmhakelowna.com

• Mental health programs

• Outreach + support services

• Help navigating care

Kelowna Gospel Mission Dental Clinic

📍 251 Leon Ave
📞 778-738-3636
🚗 5 min

• Low-cost or free dental:

  • Cleanings

  • Fillings

  • Extractions

• Accepts:

  • Income Assistance

  • Disability (PWD)

  • Healthy Kids Program

Outreach Urban Health (Interior Health)

📍 1649 Pandosy St
📞 250-868-2230
🚗 5 min

• Primary care

• Wound care

• Referrals

Foundry Kelowna (Ages 12–24)

📍 100–1815 Kirschner Rd
📞 236-420-2803
🌐 foundrybc.ca/kelowna

• Primary care (doctor/nurse)

• Sexual health services

• Walk-in available

Mamas for Mamas (Karma Market)

• Free clothing + essentials

Salvation Army Thrift Store

• Clothing + furniture

St. Vincent de Paul

• Vouchers + furniture help

BC 211

📞 Dial 2-1-1

• Free, confidential help finding services