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.
Alternative Residence Alternatives

Alternative Residence Alternatives

There are two primary benefits. The first, of course, is that [rescued food] lowers our food costs. But the second I'd consider a better benefit — people eat better food. Everybody knows that fresh food is more expensive than dry goods and packaged foods. The majority of the food that we receive [from Second Harvest] is fresh and we get an opportunity to feed that to people here.

Richelle Leckey

Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs

We love Second Harvest and the food rescue program. With the donations we receive, we are able to stretch our food budget as well as help out our children, youth and families who are struggling with food insecurity. It is amazing to be able to give them a little hand up throughout the month.

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