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.
Nick Kelly

Single Parent Association of Newfoundland and Labrador

Second Harvest is a very reliable source. The food is good quality and nutritious.

Siloam Mission

Siloam Mission

Food is a basic requirement of life. The impact of this partnership with Second Harvest has been that we've been able to serve really high quality food on a large scale. For us, serving 1,500 meals a day would become extremely expensive as an organization to keep the caliber of food that we have. And the contribution allows the staff to get creative and make new meals.

Food Depot Alimentaire Inc.

Food Depot Alimentaire Inc.

Second Harvest is an important partner that helps support our organization and all our members in their respective regions. The bulk of the food we distribute to our members comes from donations and food recovery. This is also true when it comes to food banks and community kitchens.