09/02/2026
π Back-to-school season brings new schedules, packed lunches, and busy mornings for many families. For thousands of local households, dependable food support remains an important part of that routine.
Each month, approximately 20,000 people use Surrey Food Bank services, and half are children.
As families navigate the school year, some of the most-needed food donations include:
π₯« Soup
π Pasta Sauce
π₯£ Oatmeal
π± Lentils
π Canned Fruit
π₯£ Cereal
π₯ Peanut Butter
π Rice
π Pasta
π₯ Canned Vegetables
The most helpful donations are unopened, unexpired, and in their original packaging.
π Share this post with a neighbour, school, or community group, and help ensure local families have access to dependable food support throughout the school year.