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Fighting Food Waste for a Better World
Our research discovered that 3.2 million tonnes of surplus edible food is produced by Canada’s food industry each year. Of that, 96% is not rescued and redistributed for human consumption. Learn the five blockers and opportunities for the food industry to rescue food loss and waste.
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What is Surplus Edible Food (and Why Should You Care)?
If surplus is an amount that is more than is needed, then surplus food is the quantity of food supply grown or made that exceeds the demand. It’s an abundance of food. In Canada, only 4% of surplus edible food is rescued and redistributed to those in need.
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Patatas Bravas Madrina, by Chef Ramon Simarro, Madrina Bar Y Tapas
Potatoes, Potatoes, Potatoes! What a versatile ingredient. Our favourite way to prepare potatoes is making crispy, saucy Patatas Bravas Madrina! This crowd-pleasing recipe will also be available to taste at Toronto Taste on June 12th!
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Sami Abdurahim: Second Harvest’s Highway Star
Second Harvest’s very own Sami Abdurahim is the winner of this year’s Highway Star of the Year Award, presented by Today’s Trucking. The Highway Star of the Year exemplifies the best in Canadian truck drivers, who give back to their industry and community, and demonstrate an ongoing commitment to safety and professionalism.
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5 Questions … with Cargill
Second Harvest is grateful and humbled by the incredible corporate support that we receive to fight food insecurity across the country. We had the chance to ask a few questions to Connie Tamoto, Cargill’s Corporate Responsibility Senior Manager in Canada, to ask a few questions.
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Volunteer Spotlight: Hyame Fadel-Jardine
With the Toronto Taste just around the corner, long-time volunteer Hyame Fadel-Jardine takes pride in her role … and Second Harvest is better for it. We had a chance to ask Hyame a few questions about her role and history with Second Harvest and Toronto Taste.
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Hero Truck Pull will Again Inspire, Entertain and Raise Funds for a Great Cause
The 3rd Annual Second Harvest Hero Truck Pull is returning the Nathan Phillips Square this Tuesday, September 13th, 2022! Whether you are pulling with your colleagues – or battling the chains with your friends and family – this event will put your mettle to the test.
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EARTH DAY: 7 Things You Can Do About The Climate Crisis
As renowned Canadian environmental activist David Suzuki said, “In a world of more than seven billion people, each of us is a drop in the bucket. But with enough drops, we can fill any bucket.”
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Top (Free) Resources on How to Stop Food Waste
As Canada’s largest food rescue organization, Second Harvest has dedicated much of our time, energy, and thought into growing an online library of free resources, tools, e-learning, research, and blogs that will help all of us put an end to food waste at home (wherever that may be).
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The Original Toronto Taste Trio
With the 30th anniversary of Toronto Taste, presented by The Daniels Corporation, fast approaching, we are busy chopping, mincing, sautéing, and souffléing behind the scenes in preparation for the event.
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Thank you Canada! Hero Sweepstakes a great success
The 2022 Second Harvest Hero Sweepstakes, presented by Moneris, has officially come to a close, but before we go, we want to say: Thank you for making this campaign a success!
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Chili Pineapple & Shrimp Mixed Grill, by Chef Roger Mooking
Spring is upon us, barbeques are out of hibernation and the grill is on! For those who enjoy the...
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Second Harvest has a New Look!
Second Harvest launches its new brand refresh as it unites efforts and double downs on our mission after expanding across Canada and online to meet the growing need for food rescue and hunger relief countrywide.
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RENEWAL: Our Relationship with Food & the 4th R of Recycling
To renew means to make like new. Renewal is the process of restoring freshness and reviving...
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Second Harvest Hero Sweepstakes 2022
It’s back again folks! The Second Harvest Hero Sweepstakes, presented by Moneris, is back again for another great year, and with our best prize board yet! With over 25 prizes ranging from games on the go, shopping sprees, sought after sports tickets, and luxury vacations, there’s a little something for everyone to enjoy!
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