Ayás Mén̓men
Child & Family Services

Vanwich Soup & Sandwich is owned and operated by Chamine Barkhouse.

Chamine has all First Nations employees, and has only been up in operation for just over two years, located at the Mosquito Creek Marina on the Spirit Trail.

Chamine is a proud mother of three and grandmother of two, coming from the Squamish Nation Nahanee family.

Community Soup Night is for all Squamish Nation community members, including Members off-reserve who live away from community. Transportation for community members from Squamish Valley will be offered. There is no registration required, and community members can drop by conveniently between 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm to accommodate various dinner schedules.

Staff are planning to host future soup nights in the Squamish Valley. This new program will start off as being offered twice a year.

The new Community Soup Night aims to centre Squamish Nation values such as chén̓chenstway (uphold one another), providing opportunities for families to gather, share meals, and connect with one another.

The Squamish Nation Food Distribution Program will be transitioning from monthly food sharing to a more community-oriented approach, Community Soup Nights, twice a year. The format of food distribution is changing to centre Squamish Nation values such as chén̓chenstway (uphold one another), providing opportunities for families to gather, share meals, and connect with one another.

Food distribution will still be available at seasonal festivals.

If you have feedback about Community Soup Nights, please contact Khrystyne George at Khrystyne_George@squamish.net or 604-985-4111; or contact Tannis Louie at Tannis_Louie@squamish.net or 604-971-1140.

Community Soup Night will feature delicious, home-cooked meals provided by talented Indigenous chefs and their team. There will be two soup options to choose from to accommodate dietary needs, as well as bread and other treats.

S7ílhen Food Pantry is an emergency pantry which facilitates access to nutritious food for Nation Members experiencing an emergency food need. The pantry is open two days per week for appointments on Tuesdays (8:30 am to 4:30 pm) and Thursdays (10:00 am to 6:00 pm). The Pantry is stocked with basic perishable and non-perishable foods including meat, dairy, cheese, eggs, canned goods, and personal hygiene supplies including toiletries and baby supplies.

Please contact the 604-971-1140 or foodsharing@squamish.net to complete intake.

For Members who live far away from the pantry, please apply for support through Member Support Services by contacting 604-982-7610 or mss@squamish.net.