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.

6.8

M

people supported through 5,000+ non-profit partners

$

400

M

worth of food rescued and redistributed

268

K+

meals provided daily

95.3

M

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

309

M

pounds of greenhouse gases averted from the atmosphere

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.
Emmanuel Dallaire

Provisions Communautaires

It’s truly a privilege to give back to the community with an organization like Second Harvest. We have the same heart.

Island Pregnancy Centre

Island Pregnancy Centre

Through Second Harvest, you get a lot of fresh produce. We have been able to get lots of baby formula, which is really important. Baby food as well. We're getting a lot of snack foods because some of the moms who are here also have children who would be in school ... They can come here and they don't have to go home with empty shelves. The impact is fantastic and we're really thankful for Second Harvest.

Lynne Ethier

Our Children, Our Future

We run our After School Program every day during the week. Most of our rescued food goes to this program to support the children and families. We run this program in a neighbourhood with a high risk of food insecurity. The children love this program and very much appreciate the extra food items they can enjoy and bring back to their families.