Weekly grocery assistance for Richmond residents experiencing financial difficulty.
New clients must book a registration appointment and bring ID for each household member plus proof of Richmond residency. Registered households may collect groceries once per week. Main office distributions are Monday and Wednesday 10:00–13:30, Thursday 10:00–13:00 for seniors 55+, Friday 15:00–18:00 and Saturday by appointment; off-site depot schedules are also available. Check the provider’s current schedule before visiting.
Service Areas: Brighouse, Broadmoor, Burkeville, Richmond, Seafair, Southarm, Steveston, Thompson
Location: 100–5800 Cedarbridge Way, Richmond, British Columbia
Public library services at four Richmond branches, with additional community library service points.
Richmond Public Library offers public library services through Brighouse (Main), Ironwood, Steveston (Easthope Hub) and Cambie branches, plus a Saturday service and book dispenser in Hamilton and book dispensers at Minoru. The published branch hours are Monday–Friday 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. and Saturday–Sunday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; holiday hours vary. The website lists public computers and creation stations at the branches, a 24-hour exterior book return at Brighouse, Ironwood and Cambie, and an additional temporary location for Steveston. Check branch hours and service details before travelling.
Service Areas: Brighouse, Broadmoor, Burkeville, Richmond, Seafair, Southarm, Steveston, Thompson
Richmond Public Library mobile van offering books, games, Wi-Fi and programs at scheduled community stops.
Richmond Public Library offers collections, borrowing and returns, free Wi-Fi and programs from its RPL To Go van at scheduled stops across Richmond. Its newer schedule page lists regular stops at West Richmond and Thompson community centres and dated stops at the Richmond Food Bank, but does not list a current Burkeville stop. The newer page says holds pickup is temporarily paused. An older library page still says the van is unavailable for maintenance, so confirm a planned stop with the library before travelling. Email RPLToGo@yourlibrary.ca for current service details.
Service Areas: Brighouse, Broadmoor, Burkeville, Seafair, Southarm, Steveston, Thompson
The 2025/26 temporary winter shelter has closed. The City expects to publish 2026/27 winter shelter options in late October 2026.
The City of Richmond says its temporary winter shelters are closed for the 2025/26 season. It has not yet confirmed the locations or dates for 2026/27 and expects to publish options in late October 2026. For current shelter availability, call or text 2-1-1. South Arm Outdoor Pool operated as a temporary overnight shelter in the 2024/25 and 2025/26 winters; do not visit it expecting a shelter bed now.