The voice of West End seniors.
If you are looking for restaurants that are open for delivery or takeout in Vancouver, DailyHive has compiled an extensive list.
https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-food-delivery-takeout
The list is updated daily, however it may not include all options in the city. The best form of finding out if an establishment is open and providing delivery or takeout options is to call them.
Please find below some posters that you can download and print to put up in your buildings.
City of Vancouver and Parks Board – “COVID-19 Need to Know”:
English
Vietnamese
Punjabi
Tagalog
Vancouver Fire and Rescue – “Simple Steps to Senior Safety”
Canadian Government – “Physical Distancing”
Canadian Frailty Network – “Tips for Older Adults with Technology to Avoid Social Isolation”
Canadian Frailty Network – “Tips for Older Adults without Technology to Avoid Social Isolation”
Updated: 08-Apr-2020
Food – such a passionate subject of conversation for so many people! Food brings us together, it broadens our perspectives, it powers our bodies and minds.
For March, we asked our members what their favourite food to share is. Take a look at the responses, below.
Please note that store hours may change or vary by location. Links for each store are provided so that individuals may double-check directly with the store’s website.
Choices Market
Seniors’ Hour: 8:00AM – 9:00AM
Store Hours: 8:00AM – 8:00PM
https://www.choicesmarkets.com/store/yaletown/
IGA
Seniors’ Hour: 8:00AM – 9:00AM on Wednesdays and Fridays
Store Hours: 8:00AM – 8:00PM
https://www.igastoresbc.com/find-a-store/vancouver-burrard-st-iga
Independent Grocer
Seniors’ Hour: 7:00AM – 8:00AM
Store Hours: 8:00AM – 8:00PM
https://www.yourindependentgrocer.ca/store-locator/details/1792
London Drugs
Seniors’ Hour: 8:00AM – 9:00AM Monday-Friday
Store Hours: 9:00AM – 8:00PM Monday-Friday, 9:00AM – 8:00PM Saturday, 10:00AM – 7:00PM Sunday
Notes: The last hour each day is reserved for first responders and healthcare professionals. Pharmacy hours differ from store hours, usually 1 hour shorter.
“Something new we have just started, is a program to help seniors who might be isolated or in desperate need of essential items or medications. If you know of a senior who is in great need, we have a dedicated team of staff who are here to support them. Caregivers and family members can email SupportSeniors@LondonDrugs.com.”
https://www.londondrugs.com/ldhome/
Nesters Market
Seniors’ Hour: 7:00AM – 8:00AM Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-9:00AM Saturday-Sunday
Store Hours: 8:00AM – 8:00PM Monday-Friday, 9:00AM – 8:00PM Saturday-Sunday
http://www.nestersmarket.com/yaletown/
No Frills
Seniors’ Hour: 8:00AM – 9:00AM on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Store Hours: 8:00AM – 10:00PM
https://www.facebook.com/BrandonandJoannysNoFrills
https://www.nofrills.ca/store-locator/details/3641
Safeway
Seniors’ Hour: 7:00AM – 8:00AM
Store Hours: 8:00AM – 12:00AM
https://www.safeway.ca/store/safeway-robson/
Save On Foods
Seniors’ Hour: 7:00AM – 8:00AM
Store Hours: 8:00AM – 8:00PM
https://www.saveonfoods.com/
Shoppers Drug Mart
Seniors’ Hour: 8:00AM – 9:00AM
*Note: 20% off seniors’ discount with an Optimum card applies during the seniors’ hour every day.
Store Hours: 9:00AM – 10:00PM
https://stores.shoppersdrugmart.ca/en/store/201/?q=v6g%201j6
Superstore
Seniors’ Hour: 7:00AM – 8:00AM on Tuesdays and Fridays
Store Hours: 8:00AM – 8:00PM
https://www.realcanadiansuperstore.ca/
Urban Fare
Seniors’ Hour: 7:00AM – 8:00AM
Store Hours: 8:00AM – 8:00PM
https://urbanfare.com/store/coal-harbour
Whole Foods
Seniors’ Hour: 8:00AM – 9:00AM
Store Hours: 9:00AM – 8:00PM
https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/robson
Last Updated: 31-Mar-2020
The situation surrounding COVID-19 is ever-changing, but we will try to keep the below list up-to-date with information that you may find useful.
For recommendations on protecting yourself and your community from COVID-19, and to use an online self-assessment tool, visit: http://www.bccdc.ca/
The self-assessment app can be downloaded here: https://bc.thrive.health/
For non-health questions about COVID-19 call 1-888-COVID-19 or visit:
www.gov.bc.ca/covid19
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19.html?utm_campaign=not-applicable&utm_medium=vanity-url&utm_source=canada-ca_covid19#_blank
For multilingual resources:
https://digem.med.ubc.ca/covid-19-multilingual-resources/
For the latest videos and livestreaming of COVID-19 media availabilities, visit: https://www.facebook.com/BCProvincialGovernment/
For information about the Canadian government’s economic plan: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html?mc_cid=bb9f01058c&mc_eid=6c52462ca9#individual
BC Seniors’ Guide: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/seniors/about-seniorsbc/seniors-related-initiatives/bc-seniors-guide
Updated: 07-Apr-2020
