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Find low cost for free community meals and cooking clubs in Surrey.
2916 McBride Avenue, Surrey BC (get directions to the Alexandra Neighbourhood House)
604-535-0015 info@alexhouse.net
Registration preferred. Monthly lunch is offered every second Wednesday. Cash-only. The cost is $15 ($12 for members). If unable to pay due to financial hardship, please speak to staff.
Learn more about the Alexandra Neighbourhood House.
5337 180 Street, Surrey BC (get directions to the Cloverdale Community Kitchen)
778-617-3000 info@mycck.ca
Community meal Monday to Friday at 6pm. Have a number of other services such as Mobile Meal Delivery, Temporary Shelter, Christmas Hamper, and Food Bank.
Learn more about the Cloverdale Community Kitchen.
foodskillsBC@bccdc.ca
Connecting people in the kitchen, teaching hands-on cooking skills and making healthy eating, grocery shopping and cooking easy, quick and fun. A ‘hands-on’ skill-building program developed by dietitians and educators. Participants learn how to make healthy meals and how to make healthier snack and beverage choices while gaining confidence in the kitchen.
Learn more about the Food Skills for Families.
A101 - 10095 Whalley Boulevard, Surrey BC (get directions to the Fraser Region Aboriginal Friendship Centre)
604-595-1170 reception@frafca.org
Offer a range of programs for all ages. Many programs, including culture nights, have meals or refreshments.
Learn more about the Fraser Region Aboriginal Friendship Centre.
5787 Langley Bypass, Langley BC (get directions to the Gateway of Hope)
604-514-7375 Andrea.voss@salvationarmy.ca
Lunch 12:30pm-1:30pm. Every day of the week. Serving three (3) meals per day to our shelter guests and one (1) meal per day to the public, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Learn more about the Gateway of Hope.
15262 Pacific Avenue, White Rock BC (get directions to the Star of the Sea)
604-531-5739 parish@starofthesea.ca
A dining in nutritious dinner on Tuesdays from 4 - 6 pm. Families welcome and provided with special seating. Donations welcomed & appreciated, but not expected.
Learn more about King’s Banquet Soup Kitchen @ Star of the Sea.
Surrey: 10635 King George Boulevard, Surrey BC (get directions to Nightshift Surrey)
Langley: 5708 Glover Road, Langley BC (get directions to Nightshift Langley)
604-953-1114 info@NightShiftMinistries.org
Outreach locations in Surrey and Langley include a hot meal and additional support to the community’s vulnerable citizens on the street that include free haircuts, street-level nursing, drop-in recovery.
Learn more about the NightShift Street Ministries.
15128 27B Avenue, Surrey BC (get directions to the Peace Portal Alliance)
604-531-4733 info@peaceportalalliance.com
Community dinner every Wednesday from 5pm - 6pm.
Learn more about Peace Portal Alliance.
Local Gurdwaras (temples) offer free meals and all are welcomed.
15318 20 Avenue, Surrey BC (get directions to the Sources – Women’s Place)
604-536-9611 wkaczur@sourcesbc.ca
For women and their children. Drop-in services including a nutritious and tasty hot lunch, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 11:30 - 1 pm. Clothing is available Wednesdays and Fridays from 10am – 2pm. Also offer laundry and shower facilities by appointment and a wide range of other supports for women.
Learn more about the Sources Women’s Place.
604-595-5300 admin@surreyschools.ca
Provide simple nutritious meals to students in need so that they can concentrate on learning. Breakfast Club participation is by invitation so contacting your child’s school is the best way to learn more. Lunch Programs are offered in some elementary and secondary schools.
Learn more about the Surrey Schools Meal Programs.
13545 King George Blvd. Surrey, BC V3T2V1 (get directions to the Surrey Welcome Hub)
604-581-5172 info@sumsplace.ca
Community Meals are served at the Surrey Welcome Hub (anybody from the community is welcome to come for a meal) Breakfast: 8:00AM Lunch: 12:00PM
Learn more about the Surrey Urban Mission.
Fleetwood Christian Reformed Church: 9165 160 Street, Surrey BC (get directions to the Young Families’ Stepping Stones Program)
604-590-3759 surrey@youthunlimited.com
Bake muffins to snack on and bring home. Guest speakers from the community on topics such as parenting, budgeting, community resources, relationships, self-care and more. Free childminding for your children. Rides available on a first-come first-serve basis.
Learn more about the Young Families’ Stepping Stones Program.
Learn about how to save on groceries.
604-734-9797
Provides farmers’ market coupons that can be spent at local farmers markets. Program is for lower-income pregnant persons, seniors/elders, and families with children. Each household enrolled in the program may receive up to $27/week in coupons for up to 16 weeks. The program runs throughout the summer when produce is most abundant across the province.
Learn more about the BC Farmers' Market Nutrition Coupon Program.info@bcfarmersmarket.org
Clayton Community Centre: 7155 187A Street, Surrey BC (get directions to the Clayton Seed Library)
ClaytonSeedLibrary@gmail.com
The Clayton Seed Library is based out of the Clayton Community Centre. We maintain a 'Free Seed Box' located in the Clayton Library on the second floor of the community centre. Please check out our website www.claytonseedlibrary.ca/ for our seed inventory, to request or donate seeds, and to check our events calendar. We are a volunteer-based organization with a goal to encourage gardening in our community - all levels of gardeners are welcome.
Learn more about the Clayton Seed Library.
604-501-5050 partnersinparks@surrey.ca
The city of Surrey hosts community gardens in some city parks. They are a chance for local people to grow vegetables if they don’t have the space at home.
Learn more about Community Gardens.
10697 135A Street, Surrey BC (get directions to the Djaef Mahler Food Bank)
604-588-9004 info@lookoutsociety.ca
High-protein food bank for residents in the South Fraser region, living with HIV and/or Hep C and in need of nutritional support. Also offers Positive Haven which offers support services for those living with HIV.
Learn more about Djaef Mahler Food Bank.
contact@flashfood.com
Mobile app that lets you browse food that is close to its expiry date and is deeply discounted at Real Canadian Superstores. You can buy through the app and then pick up in store. Great deals but items are a day or two from expiry usually.
Learn more about Flash Food.
12740 102 Avenue, Surrey BC (get directions to the Oak Avenue Neighbourhood House)
604-582-7088 info@oanh.ca
Registration Tuesdays at 12:30pm, Food Distribution at 1pm. Various food items including fresh vegetables, and fruits might be available depending on what is receive as donations. Grocery items made available with the support and help from local Save-On-Foods store. For low–income families and individuals. $5 minimum donation to cover the cost of food transportation. Please bring your own bag.
Learn more about the Grocery Hour at Oak Avenue
6275 203 Street, Langley BC (get directions to the Langley Youth Hub)
604-546-1130 KStrange@encompass-supports.com
Non-perishable food, hygiene services, clothing, hygiene and basic need supplies available. Range of Outreach services for teens and young adults in Langley, including street outreach, outreach in local middle and high schools, employment and housing support.
Learn more about the Langley Youth Hub.
71 Avenue and 137A Street, behind the Newton Arena (get directions to the Plot)
friendsoftheplot@gmail.com
Large community garden run by volunteers. Some free product and Sunday potluck picnics during the growing season. Great chance to learn about growing your own food.
Learn more about the Plot.
Too Good To Go is an app designed to help reduce food waste. Users can to purchase surplus food from restaurants, bakeries, and grocery stores at a reduced price. You can find local businesses offering "surprise bags" of food that would otherwise go unsold. The app shows available options, prices, and pickup times, making it easy to snag a good deal while helping to combat food waste!
Learn more about Too Good To Go.
13890 104 Avenue, Surrey BC (get direction to Quest Food Exchange)
604-588-3476 info@questoutreach.org
Quest provides a shopping experience and access to healthy affordable groceries for those in need. For more information and to learn how to get a Quest Client Card please visit our website.
Learn more about Quest Food Exchange.
12854 17 Avenue Surrey, BC (get directions to the Ocean Park Library)
604-502-6449 (library) surreyseedlibrary@gmail.com
Offers free access to seeds and supports local gardeners in saving seed. We are a living seed exchange, currently sharing 60 varieties of regionally adapted, open pollinated and self-fertile seed.
Learn more about the Surrey Seed Library at the Ocean Park Library
Find a food bank in your area. They can provide free groceries to those who qualify.
10167 148 Street, Surrey BC (get directions to Father’s Heart Church FoodBank)
778-865-6551 info@fathersheartchurch.ca
Offers a Food Bank Service. Please contact the Church on Saturdays for more information. Also offers English Conversation Classes.
Learn more about Father's Heart Church Food Bank.
5337 180 Street, Surrey BC (get directions to the Fraser Valley Regional Food Bank)
778-617-3000 info@mycck.ca
Variety of fresh and packaged food, canned goods and bread. At times there are clothes. Every week there seems to be something new. Call to book an appointment to register. Please bring photo ID and proof of address, proof of income and ID for all dependents at your appointment if you wish to register.
Learn more about the Fraser Valley Regional Food Bank.
101 - 15299 68 Avenue, Surrey BC (get directions to the Guru Nanak Food Bank)
604-580-1313 gnfbsurrey@gmail.com
Full range of East Indian and western groceries for those in need. For Surrey or North Delta residents. Also have a distribution centre in North Delta.
Learn more about the Guru Nanak Food Bank.
Surrey Warehouse: 104 - 12941 115 Avenue, Surrey BC (get directions to the Muslim Food Bank)
1-866-248-3868 coordinator@muslimfoodbank.com
Serves both Muslims and Non-Muslims. Provides food hampers on a monthly basis to those in need who have dietary restrictions whether religious or cultural. The hamper will normally include rice, flour, oil, sugar and other non-perishable foods. Call to register or pick-up a hamper. Delivery is now available through United Way volunteers. Also offers a range of supports for clients and new refugees to help aid with settlement.
Learn more about the Muslim Food Bank.
13474 96 Avenue, Surrey BC (get directions to the Salvation Army Community & Family Services)
604-496-5172 sasurreyfamilyservices@gmail.com
Emergency assistance for food and clothing, as well as a variety of other services.
Learn more about the Salvation Army Community & Family Services.
15417 Roper Avenue, White Rock BC (get directions to the Salvation Army—White Rock Community Church)
604-531-7314
Offers emergency and regular food hampers to low-income individuals and families who are having difficulties to meet month-end needs. Our program also provides Clothing Vouchers twice a year (summer/winter) to those who are in low-income residing in South Surrey/White Rock/Delta area. During Christmas time our programs provides toys to families with children and Hampers to individuals who do not have enough resources to enjoy a nutritious Christmas meal.
Learn more about the Salvation Army—White Rock Community Church.
2343 156 Street, Surrey BC (get directions to the Sources – White Rock/South Surrey Food Bank)
604-531-8168 foodbank@sourcesbc.ca
Provides weekly support to residents of White Rock and South Surrey area (south of 40 Ave; west of 196 St.) experiencing food insecurity. All adults (19+) must register in person providing photo ID, proof of address, as well as proof of dependents if applicable. Food distribution hours are Tuesdays 9:30am to 3:30pm, Wednesdays 10am-6pm and Thursdays 10:00am to 2:00pm. A Mobile Food Bank is available for those experiencing mobility barriers.
Learn more about the Sources – White Rock/South Surrey Food Bank.
13478 78 Avenue, Surrey BC (get directions to the Surrey Food Bank)
604-581-5443 hampers@surreyfoodbank.org
Offers food to clients every 14 days. Amount depends on size of family. Must register in person and set up an appointment to do so (picture ID, proof of address and income, and medical cards for all family members required). Offers Hamper to Your Home program for food bank patrons with mobility issues (waitlist currently for most routes, must be verified by a physician). Also have a seniors 65+ depot (call for dates). Also have depots in Cloverdale, Guildford, and North Delta.
Learn more about the Surrey Food Bank.
Get a fresh meal delivered to your door. Meals on Wheels provides affordable, fresh meals to those who cannot cook for themselves.
778-617-3000 ext. 2 mobilemeals@mycck.ca
Deliver fresh, hot, nutritious, and ready to eat meals to your doorstep Monday to Thursday. Each day you have the option of a regular meal with meat or vegetarian. On Thursday you have the option of ordering two meals to save one for Friday. $7 per meal.
Learn more about the Cloverdale Community Kitchen Mobile Meals.
332 - 7360 137 Street, Surrey BC (get directions to the Surrey/North Delta Meals on Wheels)
778-590-1433 sndmow@gmail.com
Serves Surrey, Cloverdale, and North Delta. Delivers fresh meals 5 days a week. Regular size: $10.50, large size $11.00, and bagged lunch $5.00.
Learn more about the Surrey/North Delta Meals on Wheels.
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