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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.

95.3

M

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

$

400

M

worth of food rescued and redistributed

309

M

pounds of greenhouse gases averted from the atmosphere

268

K

meals provided daily

6.8

M

people supported through 5,000+ non-profit partners

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.
Gian Modesto Bacani

Federation of Filipino Canadian Associations of Quebec INC.

We are most grateful to receive donations from different companies through Second Harvest. This definitely increases our food distribution to the community.

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.

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.