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As temperatures rise in the summer months, extreme heat can become life-threatening—especially for people who are unhoused or otherwise vulnerable in our Surrey and White Rock communities. You can make a real difference by donating critical heat relief supplies to local outreach efforts.

Your donations will directly support neighbours in need during heat waves, helping to prevent heat exhaustion, dehydration, and other heat-related illnesses.

What Items Are Most Needed?

We're accepting donations of new, unopened items, including:

  • Bottled water
  • Reusable water bottles
  • Gatorade or electrolyte drinks
  • Sunscreen (travel-size or small bottles)
  • Single-use cooling packs
  • Reflective tent tarps
  • Hats and spray bottles
  • Battery-operated handheld fans
  • Personal coolers
  • Granola bars, juice boxes, and freezies
  • Gift cards (for food, beverages, or essential items)

These supplies are distributed directly to individuals living outdoors and to community-based organizations offering heat response outreach and support.

Where to Drop Off Donations in Surrey & White Rock

1. SOURCES – Newton Resource Centre
Address: #102 – 13771 72A Avenue, Surrey, BC
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm
Phone: 778-617-2222

2. SOURCES – South Surrey Food Bank
Address: 2343 156th Street, South Surrey, BC
Hours: Monday, Thursday, Friday, 9:00am – 4:00pm
Phone: 604-531-8168

3. NightShift Ministries – Whalley
Address: 10635 King George Blvd, Surrey, BC
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Phone: 604-953-1114

4. Surrey Alliance Church (East Building)
Address: 13474 96th Avenue, Surrey, BC
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Phone: 604-584-7617

Additional Resources & Cooling Locations

Community-based Cooling Centres and Misting Tents are available throughout Surrey and White Rock for anyone seeking relief from heat or wildfire smoke.

Links to Additional Resources:

Stay Informed with Emergency Notifications

Residents of Surrey and White Rock can receive local alerts and emergency notifications—including heat warnings—via the Alertable app. This free app sends updates by text, email, phone, or social media.

Help Spread the Word

If you know of other organizations, faith groups, or community partners who would like to be part of the local heat response network, or if your group can support with cooling stations or outreach, please contact: ewrcoordinator@hsa-bc.ca

Together, we can help our community stay safe and cared for this summer. Thank you for your compassion and generosity.

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