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
Burnaby Neighbourhood House is hosting our annual Summer Socials and we’d love for you to join us!
Enjoy hot dogs, live entertainment, and fun activities while connecting with your community.
It’s a great opportunity to learn about local resources and meet your neighbors.
See you there!
| Thursday, July 24 | 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm | In-Person at South House (4460 Beresford St) |
| Thursday, August 14 | 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm | In-Person at Brentwood House (2055 Rosser Ave) |
#CommunityBBQ #SummerFun #FamilyFriendly
Repair Cafe
| Sundays | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm | In person at South House (4460 Beresford St) |
Do you need help to repair a small item so it can be useable again? Come to our Repair Cafe and a volunteer will provide advice or help to repair your electronic device, computer, clothing or textile item, small appliance or bicycle. You will enjoy the friendly and helpful atmosphere!
See poster for dates and details.
If you have skilled at repairing items and would like to volunteer with our Repair Cafe, please apply at burnabynh.ca/get-involved-volunteer/.
For more information contact Lynn at kitchens@burnabynh.ca.
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). |
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 registrations at this time, 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 2025.
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 – Canadian Chinese
| Wednesday, June 11 | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm | In-Person at Brentwood Alliance Church (1410 Delta Ave) |
@Brentwood Alliance Church
Experience Canadian Chinese flavours at the BNH Sharing Cultures Dinner!
Indulge in Canadian Chinese 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, June 11 from 6:00 – 8:00pm, 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 – Persia
| Tuesday, March 25 | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm | In-Person at South House (4460 Beresford Street) |
@South House
We welcome you to A Celebration of Nowruz Dinner!
Join us for our BNH Sharing Culture Community Dinner! Taste the rich flavors through delicious food, listen to lively music, watch performances and presentations! There are fun games and activities for adults and children!
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
6PM to 8PM (Dinner served around 6:15pm)
BNH South House (On the third floor)
Prices:
$8 Adult (19+) and Youth (13-18)
$5 Children (4-12)
FREE (Under 3)
Remember to purchase your tickets in advance at the South BNH reception!
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
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 only being accepted at the following times in Burnaby:
Spring: March 7 to April 15, 2025* – Projects to be completed by November 30, 2025
Applications will not be open in the Fall.
*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
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