A portion of the proceeds from each purchase goes directly towards our food rescue and redistribution efforts, making a warm healthy meal within reach for everyone.
Hunger Relief
Celebrating impact and collaboration at Second Harvest’s 2023 AGM
The AGM was an important opportunity to recognize the tremendous support from our partners, donors and volunteers, as well as showcase the impact we made together in 2023.
2023 year in review: Tapping into collective action
Learn more about the incredible efforts of our donors, partners and volunteers and the critical impact we have collectively achieved in 2013.
Embracing the spirit of Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday is a global movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world.
Follow Natasha on her truck ride-along
Natasha Bowes recently saw the direct impact of Second Harvest’s efforts during a truck ride-along, delivering rescued food to our partners.
Truckloads of fun for a good cause
The Second Harvest Truck Pull Challenge was more than just a physical feat; it was a powerful statement against food waste and food insecurity in Canada.
Finland’s holistic approach to tackling food waste and food insecurity
Finland is widely recognized as a global leader in sustainability and environmental responsibility. With a commitment to diminishing the environmental impact of food waste and enhancing food security, the country has implemented a range of pioneering strategies and initiatives.
Gloria Maxx: “Second Harvest embodies goodness and humanity for me.”
Over the past year, Gloria has become a familiar face among Second Harvest’s supporters. She has gotten so much from volunteering and wants to give back even more.
Feeding Our Future ends summer on a high note
This year, through the annual Feeding Our Future program, Second Harvest delivered over 29,000 sandwiches to 22 camp partners. A big thank-you to all of our volunteers, summer assistants and generous sponsors!
Building a safe space for kids to learn, grow and have fun
UrbanPromise Toronto has been a trusted friend of youth, kids and families in Toronto Community Housing (TCHC) neighbourhoods since 1998. By showing genuine care and providing a judgement-free zone to explore different opportunities, UrbanPromise aims to break the cycle poverty cycle and improve the outlook for many summer campers.
Changing lives, one meal at a time
Based in Glen Haven, Nova Scotia, The Helm Center offers addictions recovery program for men to help them find restoration, purpose and direction. This non-profit works closely with Sobeys Timberlea to receive rescued food and turn it into fresh nutritious meals for their residents.
Resources to Celebrate Nutrition Month in Your Home Every Day
In celebration of Canada’s Nutrition Month in March 2023, here is a collection of free resources and helpful tips for healthy eating in your household. Learn how to make every meal nutritious so that you and your family thrive every day.
Nutrition: An Underrated Factor in Food Insecurity
Access to food is a human right, not a privilege. The biggest challenge? Canadians need healthy food choices to be the easiest, most accessible, and most affordable choice.
Heartwarming thank you messages from non-profit partners
To warm your heart this challenging, yet hopeful holiday season, here are thank you notes from Canadians who received rescued food donations this year. Thanks to the generosity of our donors and supporters, 4.3 million Canadians got the nourishment they needed from Second Harvest in 2022.
6 Holiday employee engagement ideas for good causes
Looking for fun and festive, yet meaningful holiday employee engagement ideas? Get into the winter holiday spirit this year by giving back, volunteering, donating, and supporting good causes together as a team.
How food businesses can make impactful climate changes for good
Organizations in the food industry are always working toward reducing food loss and waste (FLW). It’s time to double down on our efforts. If not for our current climate crisis, rising food insecurity and unsustainable food loss and waste, then for our bottom lines and improving efficiencies.
World Food Day Facts
World Food Day is day celebrated internationally to raise awareness about food insecurity and its contributing factors, as well as to promote action regarding these issues. Read on to learn how you can make a difference on World Food Day!
Summer’s Arctic Shipment: When Nunavut’s Sea Ice Melts, Food Rescue Delivers
In the summer of 2021, a partnership between Second Harvest and Arctic Co-operatives Limited (Arctic Co-ops) formed. Together, we delivered 61,700 pounds of rescued food from the GTA directly to community members and food banks in Nunavut by Sealift. See link below.
Feeding Our Future Tackles Summer Hunger for Kids in the GTA
If millions of Canadian children and youth rely on school nutrition programs during the school year, who feeds them healthy meals in the summer?
From Coast to Coast to Coast: No Hunger Need Too Far
Our work is far from done, but when it comes to food rescue and hunger relief, we’re proud to support such a generous and helpful community from coast to coast to coast across Canada. Here are stories of hope that shine a light on the crucial work that’s happening in every province and territory.