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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.
Calgary Dream Centre

Calgary Dream Centre

We're about people, and people need nourishment to be able to address the challenges that they're facing. The ability to have the partnership that we have with Second Harvest lets us do the work of helping people get back on their feet.

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.

The Mustard Seed

The Mustard Seed

We at The Mustard Seed accommodate anywhere from 50-150 guests, 3 meals a day using these products. All of the food donations that we receive [from Second Harvest] are put directly into meals and sometimes used to bake treats for the guests. The Mustard Seed feeds and provides for community members facing homelessness and poverty. One guest in particular is always complimenting the variety and taste of our food