Saige Community Food Share Society started as an idea between Lauren Kirkey and Ryan Hunter after they were approached at an event, by a transgendered woman struggling to access food banks due to identification issues. Lauren had access to food and then Ryan had access to a space. With the help of Bruce Antecol, Tanya Kuhn, the Metro Vancouver Dream Centre and Mandy Hardwick via Art Bank, that idea became a reality in January 2012.
We are a two-fold, nonprofit organization, that uses food rescue to keep edible food sources out of landfills and putting it into the hands of those in our community. As a low barrier, Two-Spirit, Trans and Gender Diverse safe space, we open our doors twice a month to provide fresh produce and baked goods at our food share program. In 2014 we started the Community Kitchen, partnering with local organizers to provide a space for 2STGD individuals to come together to learn how to cook healthy food options on a budget and a space to share a healthy meal with others in the community.
Community helping Community.
Providing fresh produce and baked goods from local organizations, and staples products when available. Our hampers are made with love and handed out 2 times a month.
Our Community Garden is located in Sahalli Garden in Vancouver and we grow delicious produce used in our food share and community kitchen programs. Volunteers come together to share their love of gardening and food growth.
Our Community Kitchen takes place monthly at Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House, geared towards the 2STGD elders and seniors community.
Our GOF program is a pop up food share that is located in the DTES working with SRO’s that house two-spirit, trans and gender diverse folks. We believe that every person has the right to healthy food options and staple products.
Doordash has been donating to Saige Community Food Share Society for the past 4 years.
Check out the interview from 2024.
Saturday, December 20th, 4:00pm-7:00pm
Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House – 800 E Broadway, Vancouver BC
Sponsored by the Boag Foundation and partnering with Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House through our Community Kitchen project, we are creating a Winter Social to celebrate and bring together those in our community. This event is to bring Two-Spirit, Trans and Gender Diverse folks together to socialize and celebrate.
Not all folks in our community are lucky enough to have family or loved ones to be with during this time in December. By providing a safe and inclusive environment for people to come together to share a meal, we can make an amazingly positive impact.
Happy memories, new friendships, local musicians, a photo booth and delicious bannock tacos supplied by Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Society Catering, will create a magical event where everyone can feel welcomed and celebrated.
No registration required.
Friends, family and partners welcomed.
Vegan options available.
For more information: ck@saigecommunityfoodbank.com
Saturday June 28th, 2025: 11am-2pm
Grandview Park
Saige Community Food Share partnered with Legacy of Pride to create a celebration reflecting on 23 years of Eastside Pride in the LGBTQ2iA+ Community of Vancouver. As a grass roots event, this community BBQ and picnic located in well loved Grandview Park, offers a safe space for folks to celebrate. We provided affordable meals for $5, performers, community resources, games for kids, and a way to remember our history.
Legacy of Pride is a collection of community members that have come together to ensure that pride celebrations continue to be grassroot led and open to all of our community in a family friendly environment.
Check our interview with outlook TV and Le Roy Wan – 18:33 mark.
