2026 - 2030 Surrey Financial Plan

MAYOR, COUNCIL AND GRANTS—DEPARTMENTAL OPERATIONS

2026

Approved Amount

Non-profit Organization

Description

Request

Funding for Storehouse Seniors Socials, monthly lunches where seniors can connect, share a healthy meal, and build meaningful relationships.

Storehouse Community Hub Society

2,500

Health and Social Services

Funding for the Cloverdale Christmas Hamper Program to support low-income families, individuals and seniors by distributing hampers containing food, toiletries, household items, gift cards and toys. Dr. Greg’s SuperChefs Cookery for Kids program is an award winning four-day cooking program designed for kids 8-12 years where children learn cooking and nutrition skills.

Storehouse Community Hub Society

Health and Social Services

2,500

Cultural and Recreational

SuperChefs Cookery Society

5,000

The Holiday Help Program will provide grocery vouchers and other supports to low-income Surrey families during the holiday season.

Health and Social Services

Surrey Christmas Bureau Society

4,000

Veterinary costs for spaying/neutering of cats owned by low-income residents in Surrey. The project aims to reduce the number of stray and abandoned cats, and to help low-income residents keep their pets. Funding requested for a private theatre showing of a movie in the Hindi or Punjabi language for bereaved South Asian families, with multi-lingual counsellor support.

Surrey Community Cat Foundation

2,500

Environmental

Surrey Hospice Society

1,000

Health and Social Services

The Spice Trail Refresh will create a new digital passport platform at the end of the trail to connect residents and visitors to independently owned restaurants, highlighting Surrey’s multicultural identity through food.

Surrey Tourism and Convention Association DBA Discover Surrey

5,000

Community Promotion

The Peace of Mind Project (Volunteer Mileage Reimbursement) supports volunteer delivery of meals to senior, disabled, health-compromised and homebound clients. The Camp Next Foundation is a nonprofit organization committed to creating safe and enriching programs for elementary and high-school students during school breaks. Funding for the Seniors Wellness & Connection Program, which aims to provide accessible opportunities for the 55+ community through physical activities, mentally engaging programs, and social connections. The Community Kindness Book is a vibrant collection of art, words of kindness, and wisdom contributed by Surrey and White Rock residents, paired with a comprehensive directory of mental wellness resources. Community Kitchen & VAST Outdoors (Surrey) will bring together refugee and newcomer families in the Guildford area through community kitchen gatherings and nature based wellness activities.

Surrey-North Delta Meals on Wheels

Health and Social Services

4,000

Cultural and Recreational

The Camp Next Foundation

4,000

The Salvation Army - Surrey Ministries

2,000

Cultural and Recreational

Together SSWR Society (Together SSWR)

1,000

Health and Social Services

Vancouver Association for Survivors of Torture

Health and Social Services

1,500

The Roots and Recipes Program is a culturally grounded culinary program for youth.

Cultural and Recreational

Vansuya Food Bank

1,500

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