Quest Non-Profit Grocery Markets

Quest Outreach Society is a Vancouver-based non-profit organization focused on reducing food insecurity by providing healthy and affordable food to those in need through community grocery markets.

Mission & Vision

Quest’s mission is to:

• Reduce hunger with dignity
• Promote sustainability by minimizing food waste
• Support vulnerable individuals and families with better food access

They believe that everyone deserves access to quality food in a dignified and respectful environment.

How It Works

Quest operates five non-profit grocery markets across the Lower Mainland:

• Burnaby
• Surrey
• North Vancouver
• East Vancouver
• Downtown Eastside

These markets are not open to the general public. Access is granted through referrals from community resource partners (e.g. shelters, health clinics, support agencies).

Referred individuals receive a Quest Client Card, which allows them to shop for groceries at significantly reduced prices.

Sustainability & Food Rescue

Over 90% of Quest’s food inventory is donated by retailers, distributors, and producers. By rescuing surplus yet perfectly good food:

• They help reduce landfill waste
• They lower greenhouse gas emissions
• They promote environmental responsibility

Get Involved

You can support Quest by:

• Donating funds or food
• Volunteering at a local market
• Partnering as a food donor or referral agency