Support for residents in need

Surrey County Council – Crisis and Resilience Fund

Surrey County Council will receive funding from the recently launched UK Government Crisis and Resilience Fund that eligible residents can apply for to help with everyday living costs during the year commencing 1st April 2026. The fund is intended to help people on low incomes when they face sudden money problems and support activities to help people and communities become more financially secure. Visit the Surrey website for more information.

Dorking Foodbank

Visit the Dorking Foodbank website for more information about venues and times.

To access the foodbank, you will require a foodbank voucher, which can be provided to you by various different organisations, such as Citizens Advice – health visitors, housing officers and more. If you require an emergency voucher please call the voucher hotline on 07471 753436, 10 am to 12 noon, Monday to Thursday or for all other enquiries or questions please call the general number: 07494226743, 10am to 4pm Monday to Thursday or fill out an online enquiry form.

Mid Surrey Community Fridges (MSCF)

MSCF hubs and mobile stops are open to anyone. Just turn up at the locations during the opening times and get a range of food. Please bring a bag with you and donations are welcomed to help keep the service going. Suggested donations are £2.50.

MSCF help prevent food going to landfill by redistributing it across Surrey so the food will vary according to what they receive.

Visit the Mid Surrey Community Fridges website for more information about venues and times.

Last updated 24th March 2026