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Follow Natasha on her truck ride-along

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

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.

Feeding Our Future ends summer on a high note

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

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

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.

RECIPE: Chipotle Mango Mexican-Style Street Corn

RECIPE: Chipotle Mango Mexican-Style Street Corn

Bring the mouthwatering flavours of Mexican elote corn to your grill this Spring, topped off with a punch of spicy + fruity from the Club House La Grille Chipotle Mango Seasoning.

The More You Know: Upcoming Second Harvest Webinars

The More You Know: Upcoming Second Harvest Webinars

Across Canada, there are now 5.8 million people like Joanne who often face a tough choice between buying food and paying for rent, medication and other necessities. Where do you go to when the grocery list is long, but funds are short?

Roasted Balsamic Beets

Roasted Balsamic Beets

In this recipe, by McCormick Gourmet and Chef Juriaan Snellen, this delicious roasted beet recipe brings out the sweetness of the beets with a delicious balsamic glaze, resulting in a perfect blend of sweet and sour flavours.

Heartwarming thank you messages from non-profit partners

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

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.

Julie Miguel & TwoMomsInMotion at Second Harvest

Julie Miguel & TwoMomsInMotion at Second Harvest

This past month, as a part of a current Ziploc campaign Food Rescue fundraisers, the Second Harvest warehouse was visited by influencers Julie Miguel and Twomomsinmotion. Check out this exciting update.

Holiday Stuffing Muffins

Holiday Stuffing Muffins

This delicious recipe was supplied by the Toronto Kiwanis Boys & Girls Clubs for the Second Harvest Cookbook which featured 70 recipes from our network of over 500 partner agencies. All recipes feature a dish that was prepared using fresh rescued food that they received from Second Harvest and our food donor partners.