Emergency and holiday food hampers for Prince George residents experiencing food need.
The Emergency Resources Program provides emergency and holiday food hampers and support for urgent needs, including personal care items and local transportation assistance. Any resident of Prince George may apply for food hampers. Bring personal identification and current mail showing the home address. Food Bank hours are Monday through Thursday, 1:30–3:30 pm. Other Emergency Resources services operate Monday through Friday, 9:00 am–4:00 pm. Closed weekends and statutory holidays. Transit assistance tickets are available at the front desk during office hours.
Service Areas: Bonnet Hill, Charella Garden, Prince George, Vanway
Provider: The Salvation Army Prince George Community and Family Services
Short-term emergency food and practical assistance, referrals, advocacy, and related supports for people in Prince George and Hixon.
The Salvation Army helps people and families in distress with emergency food, thrift store vouchers for clothing, household goods and furniture, emotional and spiritual care, advocacy and referrals, emergency disaster services, bus tickets, infant supplies, school supplies, and prescription-cost assistance. The provider also describes recreation and mentoring for children and youth. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 09:00–16:00.
Service Areas: Bonnet Hill, Charella Garden, Hixon, Prince George
Location: 3500 18th Avenue, Prince George, British Columbia
Public library services, collections, programs, computers and internet access at two branches.
The Prince George Public Library has two branches. The Bob Harkins downtown branch is at 888 Canada Games Way, Prince George, BC V2L 5T6. The Nechako branch is at 6547 Hart Highway, Prince George, BC V2K 3A4. Call 250-563-9251. The City directs visitors to the library for current branch hours and program information.
Service Areas: Bonnet Hill, Charella Garden, Prince George, Vanway
Location: 888 Canada Games Way, Prince George, British Columbia