Second Harvest is driving change through policy influence, public awareness and community partnerships.
In 2025, Second Harvest launched its first ever national youth council, made up of passionate, engaged youth ambassadors, aged 18 to 25, who will support Second Harvest to meaningfully engage with youth on issues of food waste and food insecurity.
Through direct mentorship and skill-building opportunities, collaboration with Second Harvest staff and fellow council members, cohort participants will support food waste reduction awareness building through research, advocacy and storytelling projects.
The National Youth Council is part of Second Harvest's commitment to supporting and developing younger generations of food waste reduction advocates and changemakers.