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.

6.8

M

people supported through 5,000+ non-profit partners

$

400

M

worth of food rescued and redistributed

268

K

meals provided daily

95.3

M

pounds of food rescued and redistributed from over 10,000+ food donors

309

M

pounds of greenhouse gases averted from the atmosphere

65

B

litres of water prevented from going to waste
In Canada, Second Harvest and its partners rescued and redistributed 95.3 M lbs of food in 2025, averting 309 M lbs of GHGs.
Food Depot Alimentaire Inc.

Food Depot Alimentaire Inc.

Second Harvest is an important partner that helps support our organization and all our members in their respective regions. The bulk of the food we distribute to our members comes from donations and food recovery. This is also true when it comes to food banks and community kitchens.

Travis Blackmore

Lionhearts Ottawa

Our partnership with Second Harvest has helped deliver hope, joy and nutrition to dozens of agencies and thousands of people. Second Harvest has provided valuable connections which enabled us to rescue and redistribute everything from 36,000 lbs of oranges to over one million pieces of chocolate! On behalf of the agencies we serve, we’re grateful to Second Harvest and their donors for bringing us opportunities to help feed our communities.

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul 

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul 

Second Harvest has been essential in connecting us to local grocery stores. These grocery stores have allowed us to include bread and baked goods as well as some non-perishable items consistently to the people and families in need that we serve. We are very grateful for this program.