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Inside Second Harvest’s Fight Against Food Waste

New Report From Second Harvest Reveals Canada's $58 Billion Food Waste Problem

Canada's Food Charities Turning People Away Amid Rising 2024 Demand

In December 2023, Second Harvest surveyed more than 1,400 non-profit organizations with charitable food programs across Canada and asked them to predict the demand for their services in 2024.

Canada Needs a New Year’s Resolution for Food Insecurity

Second Harvest releases research forecasting a 60% rise in food charity demand for 2023, following a 134% increase in 2022.

Food Loss and Waste Implementation Project

Second Harvest completes a two-year Food Loss and Waste Implementation Project, funded by the Walmart Foundation, preventing over 3 million kg/year of food waste.

A gift from the Slaight Family Foundation

The Slaight Family Foundation donates $7.5 million to combat food insecurity in Canada, aiding organizations like Second Harvest and Food Banks Canada.

Canada’s Most Admired CEO 2021

Founded by Waterstone Human Capital, this award honours the country’s most admired CEOs, who have achieved significant accomplishments in their career and fostered a culture within their organization that enhances performance.

Canada’s Top 25 Women of Influence™

Lori Nikkel is the CEO of Second Harvest, Canada’s largest food-rescue organization.