The Maundy is the Cathedral’s coordinated attempt to harness the power of good food to build health, belonging, and reconciliation in communities affected by systems that perpetuate poverty.
The Cafe currently serves take-away lunches Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11:30am to 12:30pm.
Prior to the pandemic, the Cathedral operated the Café as a five day per week, sit down dining room staffed by 75 volunteers. In 2019, the Cafe served 22,754 meals. The Maundy Ministries team is working towards returning to in-door, seated meal times and will provide updates on progress toward that goal as they are available.
The Cathedral is proud to announce the launch of the Maundy Fresh Food Market.
It is estimated that the average family in Canada will pay up to $700 more for food in 2021. This means more people will struggle to access fresh fruit and vegetables at affordable prices. The Maundy Cafe Fresh Food Market allows members to save up to 40% off retail prices for fresh produce, direct from the distributor.
HOW IT WORKS:
On the first Friday of every month, our volunteers organize fresh produce that we purchase directly from a distributor and we ensure that it will be ready for purchase that day. Every market day there 12-14 items for sale at wholesale prices - typically 40% off prices you would find in a store.
Our new buy what you want market means you can purchase only the items you want and need, and will also have some items from Stable Harvest Farms available for free as well!
Our 2022 Market Days are as follows:
January 14, Feb 4, Mar 4, Apr 1, May 6, Jun 3, Jul 8, Sept 9, Oct 14, Nov 4, Dec 2
Please contact maundycafe@thecathedral.ca for more information.
Participation in the Café tends to be a personally rewarding experience for volunteers and guests alike. It's a place where you can make new connections, and become part of a diverse and vibrant community where you can put your improvisational cooking skills to the test!
The Maundy is currenty looking for more volunteers to help with expanded service. If you are interested in volunteering with The Maundy plese email: maundycafe@thecathedral.ca
Due to Covid-19 safety protocols the Cafe is currently running on a take-out model, offering meals to-go outdoors. Volunteers are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
Besides the generous time of hands-on volunteers, we depend on partnerships and financial support from local organizations. From legal services to in-kind donations of food, supplies, and other services we invite you to think about how your organization can help us achieve our goals and give back to the neighbourhood.
The Maundy depends on financial donations to continue supporting those made most vulnerable in these times. We are grateful for the support we receive from individuals, businesses, and local organizations, and can always use more help.
Support the Cathedral's Maundy Café with a one-time or recurring donation. Monthly donors are the lifeblood of the Cafe, allowing us to continue serving people in Vancouver most in need of help.
"The Cathedral uses food to nourish its communities in ways that cultivate connection, holistic health and community resiliency, by honouring the agency, creativity, dignity, intellect, and worth of all who come to the table."
In 2020, the Cathedral worked with Union Gospel Mission to create a resource for churches seeking to transform their food ministries from a typical charitable model to one centered on justice. You can download this resource below.
