Amanda Burrows, executive director at First United in the Vancouver Down Town East Side and advocate for unhoused individuals, said bylaws restricting encampments on public property are criminalizing poverty.

Source: https://energeticcity.ca/2023/10/26/salvation-army-uncertain-there-will-be-enough-beds-to-accommodate-homeless-population-this-winter/

Down Town also boasts a community kitchen offering cookery courses to raise money to provide meals for those in need.

Source: https://www.burnleyexpress.net/news/people/inside-look-at-down-town-community-grocerys-affordable-new-cafe-and-kitchen-in-the-town-centre-4275047