Our Projects

Starfish Pack

Since 2016, the Rotary Club of Surrey Foundation's Starfish Pack Program has been helping schoolchildren and their families access nutritious food on weekends throughout the school year. In partnership with the Surrey School District, the City of Surrey, the Salvation Army, local Rotary Clubs, and community organizations, the program provides food packs to families experiencing food insecurity. The impact has been significant. Teachers have reported improvements in students' focus, reading and math performance, classroom engagement, and access to heathy meals. 

We welcome volunteers to assist with packing and delivering food each week. Financial contributions are also greatly appreciated and help us reach more families in need. 

To volunteer or learn more, please email surreyrotary@gmail.com. 

To support the program with a donation, please visit, Donate Now - Rotary Club of Surrey Foundation.    

 

Fish Release

The Rotary Club of Surrey, in partnership with the Tynehead Hatchery and The Salvation Army, conducts an annual Coho fry release each Spring. This popular family-friendly event invites community members of all ages to participate in the release of young salmon into local waterways. 
 
More than just a fun outdoor experience, the fish release program helps raise awareness about environmental stewardship, habitat conservation, and the importance of protecting Pacific salmon populations. By connecting children and families with nature, the event fosters a greater understanding of local ecosystems and the role each of us can play in preserving them for future generations. 

Bike Day

The Rotary Club of Surrey's annual Bike Day, held each June in collaboration with R.E.C. for Kids, HUB Cycling, and the City of Surrey, brings families and community members together at Holland Park, rain or shine, for a day of fun, networking, and active living. 

Bike Day promotes healthy lifestyles and cycling safety and helps bring together volunteers, local organizations, and families in support of a shared goal: creating a healthier, more active, and more connected Surrey.  

Community Supports through the BC Community Gaming Grants Program

The Rotary Club of Surrey, with support from the BC Community Gaming Grants Program, provides funding to local organizations that deliver programs and services that improve the quality of life for children, youth, families, and seniors. These initiatives help address unmet community needs while promoting inclusion, well-being, education, and outreach.
 
These organizations include The Salvation Army, Lower Mainland Down Syndrome Society, Serpentine Enhancement Society, Metro Kids Society, R.E.C. for Kids, Surrey Crime Prevention Society, Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps, Surrey Food Bank, Greater Vancouver Youth Unlimited, Learning Disabilities Association - Fraser South, Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society, and Surrey Christmas Bureau.   
The Club is also committed to supporting educational success and future opportunities for local students. Each year, scholarship grants are awarded to select graduating students who require additional financial support as they complete high school and transition to post-secondary education. 
 
Recipients attend schools including North Surrey Secondary, Guildford Park Secondary, Fraser Heights Secondary, and Johnston Heights Secondary. 
 

Bee Garden

To help promote environmental sustainability, the Rotary Club of Surrey maintains a community bee garden in Cloverdale. The garden provides a safe habitat for bees and other insects that play a vital role in pollinating plants and flowers. 

This project reflects the Club's commitment to environmental stewarship and enhancement of local biodiversity.   

Seniors' Christmas Dinner

In partnership with the North Surrey Secondary, the Rotary Club hosts an annual Seniors' Christmas Dinner to celebrate and honor local seniors during the holiday season. Meals are prepared and served by student volunteers. Club members provide complimentary pick-up and drop-off for attendees who need assistance in getting to and from the venue. 

Street Clean-Up

The Rotary Club of Surrey regularly organizes community street clean-up events to help keep our neighbourhoods clean, safe, and welcoming. These volunteer-driven initiatives bring members and community participants together to collect litter and demonstrate pride in our local environment. 

Youth Leadership Programs - YAIL & RYLA

 

The Club invests in the development of future leaders through support for Rotary's signature youth leadership programs. Funding is provided for Youth Adventures in Leadership (YAIL), which serves youth aged 15 to 17, and Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA), designed for young adults 18 to 30. These immersive programs help participants develop leadership skills, build confidence, foster community engagement, and create lifelong connections with peers who share a commitment to serve.  

Did you know…

  • The Rotary Club of Surrey's Endowment Fund with the Rotary Foundation started in 2025.
  • Every year, 50% of our income goes to Rotary District projects and the other 50% goes to the Rotary International World Fund to support international projects on areas such as disease prevention, clean water sanitation, maternal and child health, basic education and literacy, economic and community development, peace and conflict prevention/resolution, and the PolioPlus.   
  • The Club had partnerships with other Rotary Clubs in Nepal, Kenya, and the Philippines to implement international projects.
  • Medical equipment shipments are being faciliated to Africa and developing countries. 

Email surreyrotary@gmail.com for more information.