Nearly 1 in 4 people don’t know where
their next meal is coming from.

46.5% Of all food in Canada is wasted EVERY YEAR.

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The amount of good food wasted in Canada every year could feed over 17 million people.

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Pounds of greenhouse gases created annually from wasted food — the same as 17.3 million cars

In Canada, Second Harvest and its partners rescued and redistributed 95.3 M lbs of food in 2025, averting 309 M lbs of GHGs.

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What we know about food waste & rescue

Shannon Patton

CMHA Regina Branch

Many, if not most of, our members do experience food insecurity, so they look forward to ‘Grocery Thursdays.’ The healthy food items provided by Second Harvest are very much appreciated, as generally these are the most expensive and unaffordable, but to most of us are basic staples.

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul 

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul 

Second Harvest has been essential in connecting us to local grocery stores. These grocery stores have allowed us to include bread and baked goods as well as some non-perishable items consistently to the people and families in need that we serve. We are very grateful for this program.

Melanie Kingston

All Nations Hope Network

Rescued food from organizations like Second Harvest can be crucial for All Nations Hope Network. It helps ensure that families and individuals in need receive nutritious meals, particularly during high-demand periods like the holidays. This support alleviates food insecurity and helps the organization allocate resources more effectively.

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