Community
We are committed to make Burnaby a better place to live and work through bringing neighbours together to build a strong community.
Summer Events
BNH Summer Socials
| Thursday, July 18 | 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm | In-Person at North House |
| Thursday, August 1 | 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm | In-Person at South House |
| Thursday, August 15 | 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm | In-Person at Brentwood House |
Summer is here, and so are our Summer Social events!
Music, fun activities, and tasty BBQ await! Mark your calendars – let’s celebrate the season together and make these events ones to remember!
See poster for details.
#CommunityBBQ #SummerFun #FamilyFriendly
BNH Summer Socials
Summer is here, and so are our Summer Social events!
Music, fun activities, and tasty BBQ await!
Mark your calendars – let’s celebrate the season together and make these events ones to remember!
| Thursday, July 18 | 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm | In-Person at North House |
| Thursday, August 1 | 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm | In-Person at South House |
| Thursday, August 15 | 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm | In-Person at Brentwood House |
#CommunityBBQ #SummerFun #FamilyFriendly
Peru Community Cooking Class
| Monday, July 17 | 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm | In-Person Brentwood (2055 Rosser Ave) |
Are you curious about Peruvian Culture and food? You should join us this coming Monday for a community cooking class! This class will run from 4pm to 6pm, and during this time you’ll be able to learn about and make some Peruvian food!
This event is free for all ages; what a fantastic way to spend the late afternoon with your family, friends, and neighbours! It is being held at 2055 Rosser Ave on July 17th. See poster for more details.
There are limited spots available, so register now by emailing northoutreach@burnabynh.ca or calling (604) 307-2940. If you register by email, make sure to include your name, phone number, and any dietary restrictions.
North and South Food Hubs
Watch this short video to find out more about food security and what it means to us here at BNH. Click here.
Once a month we receive no supply through our regular channels so we are highly reliant on generous donations from for community members and businesses. See our High Need Donation Weeks for 2023.
View a map of food asset locations and read the Burnaby community food charter at https://burnabynh.ca/bcfc/
With funding from the United Way Local Love campaign we are now the North and South Food Hubs for Burnaby. This includes coordination for food security issues for Burnaby residents who are experiencing food insecurity.
- Supporting individuals and families who have loss of employment and/or are low income with food hampers and grocery gift cards
- Supporting low income seniors with prepared meals and food hampers
- Grocery shopping and free delivery for Burnaby residents who are unable to get out
- Coordinating response in Burnaby for Food Sourcing, storage facilities, transportation and volunteer management relating to Food security issues
We are currently accepting registrations, in-person at either location.
- North House — for North Burnaby Residents — 604-294-5444 – foodhubcoord@burnabynh.ca
Food pick-up will be on Thursdays from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at BNH North House (4908 Hastings St). In-person registration during office hours (Mon – Fri 9:30 am – 4:30 pm).
- South Food Hall — for South Burnaby residents — 604-307-2945 – southfoodhub@burnabynh.ca
Food pick-up will be on Wednesdays from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm at BNH Community Hall (5024 Rumble St). In-person registration only during these hours.
Burnaby residents and service providers please contact us for more information on available food resources.
For any emergency food support, please call Greater Vancouver Food Bank at 604-876-3601 or visit www.foodbank.bc.ca.
Interested in donating food items? We request that non-perishable donations be low in sodium, salt, and saturated fats wherever possible.
Find our Top Ten Choices for Donation – our recommended list of best options for donation of non-perishable items.
North and South Food Hubs
BNH Food Hubs
With funding from the United Way Local Love campaign we are now the North and South Food Hubs for Burnaby.
This includes coordination for food security issues for Burnaby residents who are experiencing food insecurity.
- Supporting individuals and families who have loss of employment and/or are low income with food hampers and grocery gift cards
- Supporting low income seniors with prepared meals and food hampers
- Grocery shopping and free delivery for Burnaby residents who are unable to get out
- Coordinating response in Burnaby for Food Sourcing, storage facilities, transportation and volunteer management relating to Food security issues
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North House — for North Burnaby Residents 604-294-5444 – foodhubcoord@burnabynh.ca Food pick-up will be on Thursdays from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at BNH North House (4908 Hastings St). In-person registration during office hours (Mon – Fri 9:30 am – 4:30 pm). |
South Food Hall — for South Burnaby residents 604-307-2945 – southfoodhub@burnabynh.ca Food pick-up will be on Wednesdays from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm at BNH Community Hall (5024 Rumble St). We are not accepting new registrations at this time. |
We are currently accepting registrations, in-person at either location.
Burnaby residents and service providers please contact us for more information on available food resources.
For any emergency food support, please call Greater Vancouver Food Bank at 604-876-3601 or visit www.foodbank.bc.ca.
Interested in donating food items?
We request that non-perishable donations be low in sodium, salt, and saturated fats wherever possible.
Find our Top Ten Choices for Donation – our recommended list of best options for donation of non-perishable items.
Once a month we receive no supply through our regular channels so we are highly reliant on generous donations from for community members and businesses. See our High Need Donation Weeks for 2024.
Read more about BNH Food Hubs Good Food Policy.
Watch this short video to find out more about food security and what it means to us here at BNH. Click here.
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View a map of food asset locations and read the Burnaby community food charter.
Sharing Cultures Nights
Sharing Cultures Dinner – Persia
| Wednesday, October 16 | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm | In-Person at Brentwood Alliance Church (1410 Delta Ave) |
@Brentwood Alliance Church
Experience the flavours of Persia at the BNH Sharing Cultures Dinner!
Indulge in authentic Persian cuisine and enjoy live entertainment. Exciting activities await guests of all ages! Make sure you don’t miss this cultural celebration!
This dinner will be taking place on Wednesday, October 16 from 6-7:30pm, with dinner being served around 6.15pm, at Brentwood Alliance Church (1410 Delta Ave). Doors open at 5:30pm.
Purchase your tickets in advance at the North or Brentwood office locations. Limited seats are available, so don’t miss out!
See poster for more details.
Sharing Cultures Dinner – Columbia
| Tuesday, October 29 | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm | In-Person at South House (4460 Beresford Street) |
@South House
Experience the flavours of Columbia at the BNH Sharing Cultures Dinner! Indulge in authentic Columbian cuisine and enjoy live entertainment.
Exciting activities await guests of all ages! Make sure you don’t miss this cultural celebration!
This dinner will be taking place on Tuesday, October 29 from 6 – 8pm, with dinner being served around 6.15pm, at BNH South House – 3rd Floor (4460 Beresford Street).
Purchase your tickets in advance at the South BNH reception. Limited seats are available, so don’t miss out!
See poster for more details
Sharing Cultures Dinner North: A Taste of Persia
| Wednesday, October 16 | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm | In-Person at Brentwood Alliance Church |
Sharing Cultures Dinner – Philippines
| Thursday, May 16 | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Brentwood Park Alliance Church |
Stride Burnaby Arts Festival
Greetings artists and art lovers, creatives and the curious, neighbours and visitors!
Proudly hosted by North Burnaby Neighbourhood House the Stride Burnaby Arts Festival builds on what has become a cherished Burnaby tradition. The Stride creative team is developing safe, innovative and low-barrier programming for all ages both online and outdoors. Discover your newest art piece and the works of local poets along the popular Heights Art Walk, take a virtual art studio tour, get inspired during a thought provoking discussion forum and tap your feet at an online concert.
Learn more at www.WeareBurnaby.com.
Will Stride entertain you? Connect you? Refresh you? Will Stride inspire you? Spark curiosity? YES! And more.
Made by neighbours for neighbours STRIDE will be part arts festival, part community catalyst, and all fun! Celebrate Burnaby’s art and soul at the Stride Burnaby Arts Festival.
We Are Burnaby
Presented by North Burnaby Neighbourhood House, We Are Burnaby is an online living magazine that aims to foster community engagement and connection by providing a platform to share one’s journey and wisdom with their community.
Inspired by feedback from Burnaby community members, We Are Burnaby is a community inspired initiative that celebrates and showcases the resilience and determination of Burnaby community members through written and visual expression and storytelling. Initial seed funding was provided by Simon Fraser University’s Community Engagement Competition.
If you would like to share your story, artwork, or any other form of writing and art, you can email WeAreBurnaby@BurnabyNH.ca.
Learn more at www.weareburnaby.com.
Burnaby Christmas Bureau
@the Amazing Brentwood
The BURNABY CHRISTMAS BUREAU provides Christmas cheer to people with low income and living in Burnaby through our Toy Room and Seniors Hamper Program. This continues to be challenging times for many people and we are anticipating great need again for families with children, and seniors with low income. There are several ways to participate:
- Join us as a donor or volunteer and make a difference this Christmas season.
- For families in need, register with us to select new toys for your children aged from newborn to 16 years old.
- For seniors living with low income in Burnaby, register to receive a Christmas hamper.
For more information on how to donate, volunteer or register, please visit
Small Grants Program
Burnaby Neighbourhood House and Vancouver Foundation offer grants of up to $500 to projects organized by residents of Burnaby that will improve local neighbourhoods. It is a wonderful opportunity for neighbours to get together, plan and organize events in their neighbourhood, while developing a sense of community connections and pride.
Applications are accepted in two cycles in Burnaby:
Spring: March 7 to April 18, 2024 – Projects to be completed by November 30, 2024
Fall: September 7 to October 19, 2024* – Projects to be completed by February 28, 2025
*As long as funds are still available.
You can simply visit https://neighbourhoodsmallgrants.ca/our-communities/burnaby/ to complete an online application form, or contact us at 604-431-0400 or email brankav@burnabynh.ca if you have questions or need help with applications.
Small Grants Program
Burnaby Neighbourhood House and Vancouver Foundation offer grants of up to $500 to projects organized by residents of Burnaby that will improve local neighbourhoods. It is a wonderful opportunity for neighbours to get together, plan and organize events in their neighbourhood, while developing a sense of community connections and pride.
Applications are accepted in two cycles in Burnaby:
Spring: March 7 to April 18, 2024 – Projects to be completed by November 30, 2024
Fall: September 7 to October 19, 2024* – Projects to be completed by February 28, 2025
*As long as funds are still available.
You can simply visit https://neighbourhoodsmallgrants.ca/our-communities/burnaby/ to complete an online application form, or contact us at 604-431-0400 or email brankav@burnabynh.ca if you have questions or need help with applications.
Literacy Now Burnaby
Literacy Now Burnaby is dedicated to working in partnership with community groups and organizations to build and enhance literacy services, programs, and networks in Burnaby. Our mission is to identify literacy needs in Burnaby and seek ways to encourage community efforts to add literacy components and supports to current programs or create new literacy initiatives where needed.
On our website, we host an up-to-date the Literacy Map, where you can find locations of organizations offering literacy programs in Burnaby, including English classes, teaching computer skills, Strong Start for children, library services, employment counselling, and more.
Community groups and individuals interested in furthering literacy in Burnaby are welcome to attend our regular Literacy Now Burnaby meetings and events. To find out more contact us.
Website: www.literacynowburnaby.ca
Literacy Now Burnaby
Literacy Now
Literacy Now Burnaby is dedicated to working in partnership with community groups and organizations to build and enhance literacy services, programs, and networks in Burnaby. Our mission is to identify literacy needs in Burnaby and seek ways to encourage community efforts to add literacy components and supports to current programs or create new literacy initiatives where needed.
On our website, we host an up-to-date the Literacy Map, where you can find locations of organizations offering literacy programs in Burnaby, including English classes, teaching computer skills, Strong Start for children, library services, employment counselling, and more.
Community groups and individuals interested in furthering literacy in Burnaby are welcome to attend our regular Literacy Now Burnaby meetings and events
Donate Devices Program
We are calling on the community to donate your old device to fill a gap for seniors, families or individuals in need who are without tool to connect with others especially during this pandemic.
We ask that the phones or tablets be able to make a difference for the community –that is, be in good working condition. Just make sure to do a factory reset to remove your personal information before dropping off at the BNH South House (4460 Beresford St. –right behind Metrotown Station), and we’ll give them a brand new life to others.
Please click the following link for more details: https://burnabynh.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Refurbishing-devices-for-Donors.pdf
Help us uplift our neighbourhoods by upcycling!
For more information, contact literacy@burnabynh.ca or call 604-431-0400.
Burnaby Community Garden
BNH Community Garden at BARAGA (Burnaby and Region Allotment Gardens Association) is a place for all neighbours. On our educational plot you can try everything and receive support.
Just drop by the South House and register.
Open for all Burnaby neighbours.
BNH Open Mic
BNH Open Mic is an open event in the BNH Community Hall on Rumble Street. Do you have talent and no place to perform? No problem! Robert Stewart is looking for you! Open for all Burnaby neighbours.
NOTE: This program is on hold until further notice.
This monthly event is kindly supported by:
Community Adult Literacy Program
The Burnaby Community Adult Literacy program offered by the Burnaby Neighbourhood House since Dec. 2011, is the one of the only literacy programs available in Burnaby.
We have been working hard to improve and increase literacy in the Burnaby community through the CALP. The CALP supports English speakers who lack basic reading and writing skills by pairing them with a trained tutor who they meet once a week for 2 hour sessions. Learners are assessed before being accepted into the program to know what their goals are and an individual learning plan is created to support their learning curve.
For more information contact Rajeeta at 604-431-0400.