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.

7.2

M

people supported through 4,000+ non-profit partners

$

564

M

worth of food rescued and redistributed

349

K+

meals provided daily

126

M

pounds of food rescued and redistributed from over 11,100+ food donors

402

M

pounds of greenhouse gases averted from the atmosphere

85

B

litres of water prevented from going to waste
In Canada, Second Harvest and its partners rescued and redistributed 126 M lbs of food in 2026, averting 402 M lbs of GHGs.
Sima Erdos

Muslim Welfare Canada

Seeing the relief and gratitude on people's faces as they receive fresh produce and prepared meals reminds us why partnerships like ours are so vital. Your commitment to fighting food insecurity in our community does not go unnoticed. Thank you for standing with us and for making such a significant difference in the lives of our neighbours.

Deninu Kue First Nation

Deninu Kue First Nation

We provide monthly grocery vouchers through our prenatal and early childhood programs for children aged 6 and under. We also do traditional meat and fish distribution twice or more per year. Any outside assistance such as the Second Harvest program helps our vulnerable population with food stability.

Storehouse Community Hub Society

Storehouse Community Hub Society

Food that we receive through Second Harvest has a really significant impact on the community. Without it, we wouldn't be able to do what we do. It really is the backbone of our programs.