Thanks to the support of the Government of Canada’s Emergency Food Security Fund, Second Harvest is launching $22.7 million in new funding for non-profits and charities in communities across Canada to enable the purchase of food, grocery gift cards and food vouchers,...
Canada’s Invisible Food Network release
As a follow-up to Second Harvest’s 2019 report, The Avoidable Crisis of Food Waste, Second Harvest is releasing a second research report titled Canada’s Invisible Food Network. It is the first report to reveal the massive, invisible patchwork of community...
5 Questions with…the Tobin-Krofchick Family
This month, we’re talking to Harris Krofchick and Michelle Tobin about their family’s philanthropy and how giving where you live can be a path to healing the world.
Beat the Rush and Order Holiday Cards That Give Back!
We are only weeks away from the start of the holiday season and if you want to spread cheer, here are greeting cards that give back to Second Harvest! Click to learn more.
Catching Up With Two Marathon Mavens
The Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon is back and we’d like you to meet Leeanne and Maria, two absolute rock stars who are hitting the pavement to raise funds for food rescue.
The Laid-Back Lager That Gives Back
Cheers to a new craft brew and a new supporter of Second Harvest: COZ Beer. We talked to COZ’s Jeff Spriet about launching a new brew that gives back. Click to read more.
42KM + YOU = 50,000 meals
Second Harvest is officially launching Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon Race training season! Click to learn how you can help us reach our bold target while earning prizes. Read more.
Raising a Toast to Zero-Waste Cocktails
Did you know that reducing your food waste can save you money? We toss 2.3 million tonnes of perfectly good food every year, costing Canadian households an average of $1,766 a year.
6 Tips for the Perfect Party Experience
Planning a party but don’t know where to begin? Check out these 6 tips to make social distancing a piece of (birthday) cake – and learn how your party can support Second Harvest, too! Make a wish and click!
5 Questions … with McCain Foods
We caught up recently with Audrey Leduc, McCain’s Manager, Planet-Friendly Practices in North America, where we discussed planet-friendly innovation and McCain’s role in these initiatives.
The Canadian Grocery Industry Tackles Food Waste & Hunger
In honour of Canada’s Grocery Heroes Day, here’s how some of Second Harvest’s grocery partners helped tackle food waste and hunger in COVID-19.
Celebrating five years of support from the Walmart Foundation
Whether it’s with a fleet of trucks or our food rescue tech, Second Harvest’s work of recovering and redistributing healthy surplus food is always on the move. Last year, Second Harvest rescued and redistributed more than 22 million pounds of food – and there is...
5 QUESTIONS FOR … Liu Fu Yu Charity Foundation
The Liu Fu Yu Charity Foundation is a small family foundation with a big impact and we are grateful to welcome them as new partners. We asked 5 quick questions – read them here.
Second Harvest Digital Learning for June 2021
From a food safety refresher for non-profits to managing diabetes, we have two high-impact (and free!) webinars on offer this month – learn more and register.
McCormick’s: Savouring their Support and Giving Spirit Since 2007
This month, we’re spotlighting the McCormick family of spices and foods – generous supporters of our food rescue work since 2007. Click to see their impact and to get some recipes!
Food Safety for Non-Profits
Food safety is a crucial part of food rescue. Click to learn how we’re helping our non-profit partners stay healthy – and get some at-home tips, too.
Hero Virtual Garage Sale
This spring cleaning season you’re invited to tidy your way to becoming a Second Harvest Hero through our Virtual Garage Sale, running May 17th to Friday June 18th.
Make an Impact with Fill it Forward
Made from 20 recycled plastic bottles, the Everyday Tote Bag was designed by Fill it Forward to help eliminate our dependency on single-use plastic bags. The bucket-style opening, versatile design and rugged durability (it can hold up to 50 pounds) have you covered...
Everyone Wins With Our Hero Sweepstakes!
Thanks to you, our first-ever Second Harvest Hero Sweepstakes, presented by Moneris, raised more than $89,830! Click for info and winning numbers.
Sustainability by the Glass: When reds and whites are green
For this Earth Issue, we’re exploring how the often water- and soil-intensive practices involved in grape and wine production are being transformed by industry-wide adoption of sustainable practices, with the charge being led by California wineries and vineyards.