Nanaimo 7-10 Club

Nanaimo 7-10 Club Interested in volunteering or assisting with a fundraising project?

e-mail: info@nanaimo710club.com

DONATE through Canada Helps and recieve a Tax Receipt
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/nanaimo-7-10-club-society/

03/30/2026

This will be an update for the About Section of this page. Am posting it with another request/plea for volunteers to help prepare the bag meals.

Message the 710 club or through (best) 250 797 0531.

HUGEST of THANKS in advance for considering and SHARING.

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Nanaimo 7-10 Club Society


FEEDING PEOPLE WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT

NANAIMO 7-10 Club Society
PO Box 427 Nanaimo A
Nanaimo BC. V9R5L3

PH: 250 797 0531
e-mail: info.710club@gmail.com?

Charitable
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MISSION: The 7-10 Club’s mission is to feed the hungry and to increase access to food for those in need.

We accomplish this by working in partnership with the community, providing breakfast and a bag lunch to anyone in need and public awareness of poverty through education and advocacy.

VISION: A community that embraces all of its population equally by working collectively to eliminate hunger and contribute to the alleviation of poverty.

The Nanaimo 7-10 Club Society has been in operation since 1985 and currently feeds those in need in the community approx. 125,000 meals per year.

Inclusive of the Pandemic and having to leave our former location of 14 years in August of 2021 the 7-10 Club has shown the capacity to adapt and have missed 1 day of service since 1985.

We help thousands of unique individuals yearly, many regularly, inclusive of Veterans, Students, First Nations, People with Disabilities, Seniors, the Homeless. We FEED ANYONE IN NEED, Regardless of Race, Gender, Age and Disability,

CURRENTLY: 6:30am -8:00am Mon - Fri, we lease space at Island Crisis Care Society's RISING HOPE COMMUNITY KITCHEN utilizing their certified kitchen space for the preparation of an enhanced bag meal; the equivalent of two servings, which are then distributed to a several locations as well as through outreach in the community.

IN ADDITION to the bagged meals we also distribute donations of Starbucks Sandwiches and Snacks as well as donations from Save On Foods, Tim Hortons, Shoppers Drug Mart, KFC and through Second Harvest. From 2022 through 2025 the 7-10 Club, at no cost, distributed hot breakfast meals prepared by the Salvation Army through outreach to those in need.

CURRENT community partners
include; City of Nanaimo, BC Housing, Nanaimo Area Resource Services (NARSF) Outreach, CMHA Outreach, ICCS Homeless Hub Drop In, RiseBridge Drop In, Nanaimo Family Life Association, Unitarian Shelter(s) and Shower Program, Selby St. Mission, Pacifica Housing, Salvation Army, On Eagles Wings, United Way, Island Mental Health Society, John Barsby Youth program, Snuneymuxw and others. Many of which we provide supplementary food to support programs.

Since 2019 the 7-10 Club has also, on short notice, operated Extreme, Cold & Warm, drop in services at various locations, Many at the request and funded through the City of Nanaimo.

Since Winter 2023 we have also been partnering, with BC Housing to operate an Extreme Weather Shelter.

We continue to expand our endeavours and adapt as need dictates. Our search for a location from which we could provide a sit down meal as well as partner to provide other services during the day continues as well.
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Homelessness continues as a priority issue; rents as well as food costs are increasing exponentially as well. The need for food continues to increase.

03/26/2026
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03/24/2026

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FOOD, LAND AND STORY – Workshop Overview
Youth Workshop
4 weeks from Saturday, March 28 till Saturday, April 18th
2:30-5:00pm | Gabriola Commons - Farmhouse 675 North Road

Wahkohtowin: Food, Land, and Story is a 4-week land-based teaching series designed for
Indigenous youth to reconnect with culture, land, and self-expression. Through experiential
workshops, participants explore:

Food as Spirit – Discover the cultural, spiritual, and relational aspects of food, and
explore personal and communal food stories.

Carry Cedar Like an Aunty – Learn respectful harvesting practices, identify cedar as
medicine, and develop a personal relationship with the land through hands-on guidance.
Rhythm and Poetry (Rap) – Use voice, rhythm, and creative expression to explore identity
and storytelling.

Your Story Matters – Reflect on personal narratives, share stories safely, and integrate
the teachings into everyday life.

Each session combines teaching, hands-on activities, and reflection to foster confidence,
cultural knowledge, and a sense of belonging. The program is trauma-informed, grounded in
Indigenous knowledge is designed to empower youth to carry these teachings forward in
a good way.

Facilitator: Aimee Chalifoux is an Indigenous literacy advocate, storyteller, and community leader with decades of experience supporting youth and adults in reconnecting with their culture, land, and voice. She blends traditional knowledge, land-based practices, and creative expression to create workshops that are experiential, relational, and healing. Aimee’s work focuses on fostering identity, confidence, and resilience in youth through storytelling, art, and cultural teachings rooted in food, land, and ceremony.

If you're interested in registering a youth for this workshop, please go to https://www.breakingbannock.ca/events/food-land-workshop and fill out the form.

03/21/2026
03/20/2026

Parks, Recreation & Culture activity guide information.

03/03/2026
VOLUNTEERS WANTED      [PLEASE SHARE][VOLUNTEER BEFORE WORK OR SCHOOL 1 or more days]We recognise the time of volunteeri...
02/22/2026

VOLUNTEERS WANTED
[PLEASE SHARE]
[VOLUNTEER BEFORE WORK OR SCHOOL 1 or more days]

We recognise the time of volunteering can be a bit of a challenge but partaking of the challenge definitely has its rewards.

Bag Meals Prepared
6:30am – 8:00am
Monday thru Friday
OTHER OPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE

Currently we provide bag meals at some fixed locations as well as through outreach, 7-10 club receives and distributes donations from Starbucks, Save On Foods and others to various locations in the community; multiplying our impact and people served.

Current community partners
include; City of Nanaimo, BC Housing, Nanaimo Area Resource Services (NARSF) Outreach, CMHA Outreach, ICCS Homeless Hub Drop In, RiseBridge Drop In, NFLA Shelters and Unitarian Shower Program, Selby St. Mission, Pacifica Housing, Salvation Army, On Eagles Wings, United Way, Island Mental Health Society, John Barsby High School and others.

Please CONSIDER VOLUNTEERING; for that alone you have our THANKS.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

- info.710club@gmail.com
- message thru Facebook
Nanaimo 7-10 Club
or
Call 250 797 0531

Address

PO Box 427 Nanaimo A
Nanaimo, BC
V9R5L3

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 10am
Tuesday 7am - 10am
Wednesday 7am - 10am
Thursday 7am - 10am
Friday 7am - 10am
Saturday 10am - 12pm
Sunday 10am - 12pm

Telephone

2507140917

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