Exterior of Ridge Meadows Ministries building with the Salvation Army signage.
Exterior view of the Ridge Meadows Ministries building, showing the main entrance and Salvation Army signage.

About us

The Salvation Army Ridge Meadows Ministries has supported Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows since 1990, providing essential services like food security, family programs, and housing support through strong community partnerships.

Spiritual care

The Spiritual Care program seeks to provide connections to Christ and relationships by providing one-on-one spiritual and pastoral care for those seeking Spiritual Care services and/or who desire to know more about God.
Chapel services: Fridays at 11:00am
Bible study: Tuesdays at 6:30pm
Spiritual care provider offering one-on-one support during a private conversation with a community member.

Programs

Discover how we are transforming lives through our community programs.

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  • Children and families at a local fair during the Salvation Army back-to-school event.
    Back to School
    School supplies distributed each September to help students start the school year prepared.
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  • Volunteers serving freshly prepared meals to community members at the Ridge Meadows Ministries community meal program.
    Community meals
    Free meals and a welcoming place to gather, open to everyone with no questions asked.
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  • Table filled with emergency food hamper items, including fresh produce, packaged groceries, and pantry staples prepared for community support.
    Emergency Food Hampers
    Short-term food support for individuals and families facing unexpected hardship.
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  • Person standing beside a table stacked with prepared sandwiches in a kitchen.
    School Lunch Bag
    Nutritious packed lunches provided to students throughout the school year.
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  • Staff members organize and distribute baby clothing and supplies as part of the Sonias Cradle program supporting infants and toddlers with essential items.
    Sonia’s Cradle
    Support for families with babies and toddlers, including essentials like diapers and formula.
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  • Children wearing backpacks walk along a wooden pier beside the ocean during a summer camp outing.
    Summer camp
    Opportunities for children to attend summer camp and enjoy a week away.
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  • A simple, private sleeping area with a made bed inside the Salvation Army emergency shelter.
    Emergency shelter
    Short-term shelter and essential services for adults aged 19 and over.
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  • A staff member preparing a bed with fresh linens inside the Salvation Army temporary winter shelter.
    Temporary winter shelter
    Additional shelter beds available during the coldest months of the year.
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  • A private bedroom in the Genesis transitional housing program, showing a single bed and window in a safe, supportive living space.
    Genesis transitional housing
    A structured, abstinence-based housing program supporting men working toward stability.
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  • The Salvation Army UpCycle clothing trailer parked outdoors.
    UpCycle
    Free access to gently used clothing, shoes, and accessories for community members.
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News and events

Stay updated on our latest community initiatives and upcoming happenings.

A Salvation Army officer kneels on a sidewalk speaking with a seated older man outside a building.
Event Oct 11, 2026
Homelessness Action Week
Each year in mid-October, communities and organizations throughout British Columbia mark Homelessness Action Week. Community and grassroots events and projects are an important part of Homelessness Action Week and are key to supporting those experiencing homelessness.
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Children and families at a local fair during the Salvation Army back-to-school event.
Event Aug 21, 2026
Back to School Fair
Free event for community
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Historic black-and-white photo showing the Salvation Army volunteers and soldiers during wartime, holding doughnuts and baking tools.
Event Jun 05, 2026
National Doughnut Day
​​​​​​Each year on the first Friday of June, The Salvation Army celebrates National Doughnut Day. This tradition started back in 1938. It was initially set up as a fundraising effort to honour the “Doughnut Lassies”, who bravely delivered doughnuts to soldiers on the frontline during the First World War.
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Ridge Meadows Ministries in numbers

Celebrating the impact we’ve made and the community we’re building together.

53,400

Community Meals served

65

Clients housed or In Treatment

500

Back to School Supply Kits

35,000

School lunches provided

18,700

Shelter Beds

1,650

Emergency Food Hampers
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The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army is a Christian organization that provides support to vulnerable people in 400 communities across Canada and in 134 countries. Learn more by visiting our sites salvationist.ca and salvationarmy.ca

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A Lenten Pathway to Right Relationships
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Salvation Army officer counsels client
SalvationArmy.ca Feb 11, 2026
Finding Stability after Experiencing Homelessness
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salvationist.ca Feb 10, 2026
Singing By Heart
New music program creates space for joy, memory and worship for those living with dementia.
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