Nanaimo 7-10 Club

06/07/2026

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https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/nanaimo-7-10-club-society/

JUNE 2026

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: [email protected]?

Charitable Society -0020789

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 by providing an enhanced bag meal and donated snacks etc. to anyone in need and public and 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 not miss a day of service.
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 others through Second Harvest such as the Nanaimo Convention Centre.

From 2022 to March 2026 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, and beneficiaries, include; City of Nanaimo, BC Housing, United Way, Nanaimo Area Resource Services (NARSF) Outreach, CMHA Outreach. Hub Outreach, RiseBridge Drop In, NFLA 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, Snuneymux First Nation, Nanaimo Convention Centre and others.

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 to rise and rents as well as food costs are increasing exponentially as well. The need continues to increase.

Formed in January 1985 to feed the hungry in our community. The 7-10 Club serves approximately 110,000 meals per year to anyone in need.

05/14/2026

05/03/2026

Hopefully the attached pic will help a bit though it is not totally accurate.

The bag meals mentioned are handed out first come first serve starting at aporox 8:30am approx 50 avail.

The 7-10 Club also hands out bag meals, equivalent to 2, through outreach. We also dustribute other foods donated, starbucks for example, to help support other groups and places with limited food. Equivalent to 350 meals a day. 7-10 is totally Volunteer driven. Sadly donations are dropping as peoples expenses rise.

Here also are links to the Food Banks and Poverty Advocacy Nanaimo.

https://www.vifoodbank.org/

https://pananaimo.ca/

04/22/2026

HUGE THANKS:
Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes [RAOB] - Sir William Burnip Lodge # 12. Long Time supporters of the Nanaimo 7-10 Club.

Catherine Haines - 7-10 Club Treasurer.
Chris Thompson - RAOB
2 Staff from Country Grocer - South End: Supporters of the ROAB Meat draws that raise funds for donations in the community.

Black Bear Pub in Nanaimo hosts regular meat draws, Fridays at 4 PM and the 3rd Saturday of the month at 2 PM. These events support local charities,

04/22/2026

04/18/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DvVCUn967/

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: [email protected]?

Charitable
Society -0020789

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.