Housing & Living Resources
Housing questions can feel overwhelming when you are trying to understand your options, manage costs, or find practical support at home. The resources below can help seniors with housing, rent support, local navigation, food programs, and everyday living needs.
Seniors Housing and Rent Support
B.C. Seniors Housing
Information from the Province of B.C. about aging in place, managing housing costs, home adaptations, and supportive or assisted living options.
SAFER Program (BC Housing)
Information about the Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters program, which provides rent support for eligible seniors age 60 and older who rent in the private market. Visit their website to learn how to apply.
Local Help With Forms, Housing, and Referrals
NexusBC: Community Resource Centre
Local support for seniors who need help understanding forms, pensions, housing information, rent subsidy applications, referrals, transportation options, light housekeeping, and other practical needs.
North Okanagan Seniors Housing Guide
A local guide to seniors housing options in the North Okanagan. This can be a helpful starting point if you are comparing housing types, looking for contact information, or trying to understand what options may be available.
Food Banks, Free Meals, and Produce Boxes
Vernon House of Hope Food Bank (The Salvation Army)
Emergency food hampers and support for individuals, families, and seniors experiencing food insecurity.
Community Drop-In Program (Upper Room Mission)
Free community meals for adults experiencing food insecurity, including seniors. This can be a place to access a meal when money, housing, mobility, or other circumstances make it harder to manage food.
The Good Food Box
A monthly produce box program that offers fresh fruits and vegetables at a reasonable cost. Local produce is included when available, and the program is open to anyone in the community, regardless of income.
