SURREY, B.C. - The Surrey Food Bank recorded 215,062 client visits in its most recent fiscal year, the busiest year in the organization’s history, as rising grocery and housing costs pushed more Surrey and North Delta households to ask for help putting food on the table.
The figures come from the food bank’s annual report for the fiscal year that ran from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025. The report counts 15,778 regular clients, along with 5,183 people who visited for the first time.
Nearly 1.8 million pounds of food were distributed over the year, an average of 8.3 pounds per visit. About 39.6 per cent of the food was fresh and perishable, a record share for the organization, and the total value of the food distributed came to more than $6.4 million.
Executive director Kim Savage wrote in the report that more neighbours came through the food bank’s doors than ever before, and that the community showed up to help. Food arrived daily from grocery stores, farms, food drives and community partners, and about 450 volunteers supported the organization each month.
“I often say we’re a bridge, not a band-aid,” Savage wrote.
The report shows how the need reaches every age group. Tiny Bundles, which provides baby food, formula, special supplements and diapers to families with infants and young children, served 13,918 clients. The seniors program recorded 13,243 visits from older adults, many of them living on fixed incomes. Hamper to Your Home, which delivers food to neighbours who are homebound or unable to travel to a depot, made 1,950 home deliveries.
The food bank has served Surrey and North Delta since 1983. Its main location is Unit 1, 13478 78 Avenue in Surrey, and it can be reached at 604-581-5443 or info@surreyfoodbank.org.
For residents who want to help, the food bank runs a monthly giving program called Grocery Givers. According to the food bank, $25 a month helps ensure an expectant mother receives essentials such as milk, eggs and fresh produce. A $40 monthly gift provides a household with a monthly supply of fresh fruits and vegetables, while $60 a month helps stock a pantry with basics such as rice, cereal, pasta and canned foods. At $100 a month, the food bank says seniors and people living on a fixed income can access enough food for the month, including delivery support if needed.
One-time gifts are also accepted, and the food bank says monthly donations can be updated or paused at any time.
With the holiday season approaching, the annual report is a reminder that food support in Surrey is a year-round operation, powered largely by the neighbours it serves.
Source: Surrey Food Bank
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