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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.

87.1

M

pounds of food rescued and redistributed from 7,500 food donors

$

363

M

worth of food rescued and redistributed

288

M

pounds of greenhouse gases averted from the atmosphere

245

K

meals provided daily

6.5

M

people supported through 5,000+ non-profit partners

59.3

B

litres of water prevented from going to waste
In Canada, Second Harvest and its partners rescued and redistributed 87 M lbs of food in 2024, averting 288 M lbs of GHGs.
Shannon Patton

CMHA Regina Branch

Many, if not most of, our members do experience food insecurity, so they look forward to ‘Grocery Thursdays.’ The healthy food items provided by Second Harvest are very much appreciated, as generally these are the most expensive and unaffordable, but to most of us are basic staples.

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.

Covenant House

Toronto Covenant House

Food is the centre of everything we do at Covenant House. It is the first thing we offer a youth when they come through our doors, and it’s what fuels our young people as they work hard for a brighter future.