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Our Impact

We rescue and redistribute so much good surplus food in communities across Canada.

Impact last year

From coast to coast to coast, Second Harvest and our network of donors, non-profits and volunteers are making a difference in the lives of people facing food insecurity and protecting the planet we call home.

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pounds of food rescued and redistributed from 7,500 food donors
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worth of food rescued and redistributed
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pounds of greenhouse gases averted from the atmosphere
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meals provided daily
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people supported through 4,400 non-profit partners
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litres of water prevented from going to waste
Second Harvest and its partners rescued and redistributed 0 million lbs of food in 2024, averting 0 million lbs of greenhouse gases.

Sammi Silverman

A&W Canada

The Second Harvest Food Rescue App makes it so easy to give back to the community. Our restaurants and their teams love participating in something so impactful. Thanks to Second Harvest for helping us on our mission to always do what is right for our communities, environment and staff.

Audrey Leduc

McCain Foods

No waste, no hunger means continuing to grow our business sustainably while ensuring that our finished goods and the raw products that we use always sustain our communities and never become waste. Second Harvest supports our objective to continue to bring people together and unite them towards planet-friendly food.

Grace Williams

Rhema Christian Ministries

Rhema Christian Ministries has benefited significantly with the food received from Second Harvest, especially during this pandemic time. Our clients are appreciative of the variety of food. Thank you, Second Harvest! Rhema Food Bank could not feed the communities without your support.

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