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Potatoheads is a network of friends who gather one Saturday a month in Vancouver's DTES to help out! History of Potato Heads:

Good friends Lynn M. and Fred W.

volunteered a few times with another group - Spud Patrol - in late 2006 but they were already well-staffed with volunteers. So Lynn decided to start her own group, and thus Potato Heads was formed in February 2007. Lynn always said "we’ll make it work" and somehow they did and continue to do so. The number of potatoes always seems to come close to matching the quantities of butter, sour cream, chi

ve, cheese and bacon bits. Supplies like plates, cutlery & napkins come from occasional donations and sponsors, but predominantly out of the pockets of Potatoheads. Lynn handed over the reigns of the group to Randy Simpson in 2012, and he's been the point person ever since. Under new direction, Potatoheads are attempting to include as many extras as possible - more clothing donations, additional food items & gift bags at Christmas time. The philosophy of “volunteers bring whatever” still holds true today, Customers still end up walking away with something, right to the end of our shift there. Those we feed are always grateful. And being able to provide a simple meal and some dignity to those in need is why we do it.

06/15/2026

04/28/2026

Thanks for coming out last Saturday! Potatoheads had a busy outreach event with long lineups. We appreciate everyone who comes out to help and everyone who donates to support us with food and clothing for the population of the downtown Eastside. See you in May!

04/03/2026

Hey, all! Thanks for coming out to Pigeon Park on the 28th! We had great crowds, lots of potatoes and lots of clothes to give out. See you again soon!

02/23/2026

Thanks for coming out this past Saturday, Potatoheads! We will see you in a month, when it will be officially spring!

01/19/2026

What beautiful weather we had for this weekend’s Potatoheads outreach. Thanks for coming out, everyone! See you in February!

Address

399 Carrall St
Vancouver, BC

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604.785.7549

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