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Programs

We rescue food, educate communities, advocate for change and invest in world-class research.

Food Rescue

Food rescue is the action of preventing good surplus food from being wasted by collecting it and redistributing it to non-profits working to feed people in need. 

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Second Harvest Food Rescue App

Available across Canada, our food rescue app allows food businesses to post a food donation in real time that can then be claimed and picked up by a non-profit in the community.

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Truck Pick-Up

For large-volume donations, our logistics partners can arrange to pick up palletized food at a time that's convenient for you. Contact us to find out if your donation qualifies for pick-up.

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Emergency Response

Second Harvest is equipped to respond rapidly to emergencies, mobilizing food rescue and delivery systems to support communities in need.

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Harvest Kitchens

Rescuing and preparing healthy, delicious meals since 2001.

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Feeding Our Future

Feeding Our Future was launched in 2000 to address the issue of summer hunger and has grown to become one of Canada’s largest free summer lunch programs.

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Advocacy

Second Harvest is driving change through policy influence, public awareness and community partnerships.

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Research

We can’t change what we don’t understand. Our research is shaping the approach to address food waste in Canada and around the world.

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