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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.

87.1

M

pounds of food rescued and redistributed from 7,500 food donors

$

363

M

worth of food rescued and redistributed

288

M

pounds of greenhouse gases averted from the atmosphere

245

K

meals provided daily

6.5

M

people supported through 4,400 non-profit partners

59.3

B

litres of water prevented from going to waste
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Second Harvest and its partners rescued and redistributed 0M lbs of food in 2024, averting 0M lbs of GHGs.
Covenant House

Toronto Covenant House

Food is the centre of everything we do at Covenant House. It is the first thing we offer a youth when they come through our doors, and it’s what fuels our young people as they work hard for a brighter future.

Winnipeg School Division

Winnipeg School Division

Every week a team of staff, students and family members work together to sort, package and distribute 5,000 to 6,000 lbs. of produce and up to 2,000 lbs. of bakery products. We regularly hear how meaningful this support is at a time when food prices are putting an incredible strain on families. It is because of Second Harvest that we are able to make this difference for families in the Winnipeg School Division.

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.

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