‍A founding food donor, Loblaw has helped Second Harvest rescue more than 120 million pounds of food since 1985.

TORONTO, ON — November 13, 2026 – Second Harvest, Canada’s largest food rescue organization, is proud to recognize Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX: L) as its 2026 Top Food Donor. Loblaw will receive the award at the Food Rescue Awards in February 2027, in recognition of its outstanding contribution to rescuing surplus food and supporting communities across Canada.

Loblaw has been part of Second Harvest’s story since the beginning. As one of its original food donors, the company helped lay the foundation for a food rescue network that now reaches communities across Canada. Over the lifetime of the partnership, Loblaw has helped Second Harvest rescue 121.6 million pounds of food and contributed $4.3 million in financial support.

In fiscal 2026 alone, Second Harvest rescued more than 32 million pounds of surplus food from Loblaw’s network of grocery banners and distribution centres, a 23 per cent increase over the previous fiscal year.

“As a founding food donor, Loblaw helped Second Harvest turn a simple but powerful belief into action: good food belongs on plates, not in landfills,” said Lori Nikkel, CEO of Second Harvest. “From the beginning, Loblaw has donated surplus food that we can redirect to people experiencing food insecurity. Decades later, that commitment continues, keeping good food out of landfills and getting it to community organizations that put it to good use. It’s a partnership that shows how food rescue can nourish people while reducing the environmental impact of food waste.”

“We’re incredibly proud to be recognized as Second Harvest’s Top Food Donor,” said Jonathan Carroll, Senior Vice President, Supermarket Operations, Loblaw Companies Limited and the Chair of the Company’s Food Waste Committee. “This recognition reflects the power of partnership and what we can accomplish when we work together toward a shared goal. Millions of meals are reaching Canadians who need them most, thanks to the collective efforts of our dedicated teams, Second Harvest and community partners across the country. We're proud of the impact we're making together and look forward to continuing this important work.”

Loblaw’s partnership with Second Harvest reflects its broader commitment to food recovery. Together with food donors like Loblaw and a national network of non-profit partners, Second Harvest rescues surplus food, reduces food waste and helps communities across Canada access nutritious food.

About Second Harvest

Second Harvest is Canada’s largest food rescue organization and a global thought leader on food waste and perishable food redistribution. It rescues unsold surplus food from thousands of food businesses from across the supply chain to redistribute it to non-profits in every province and territory. This prevents harmful greenhouse gases from entering the atmosphere while improving access to nutrition for millions of Canadians experiencing food insecurity. Beyond food rescue and redistribution, Second Harvest is deeply involved in advocacy, research, training and education. Its groundbreaking reports, such as “The Avoidable Crisis of Food Waste,” provide critical data and insights to inform public policy and educate the public on sustainable food systems.

Second Harvest is committed to driving systemic change, helping to shape policies and practices that reduce food waste and address its role in climate change, while also supporting communities by providing them with the food they need.  

To learn more, visit www.secondharvest.ca     

Second Harvest Recognizes Loblaw with 2026 All-In Award for Commitment to Food Rescue

Loblaw donated more than 28 million pounds of food to Second Harvest in 2025, helping get nutritious food to communities across Canada.

TORONTO, ON, November 4, 2026 – Second Harvest, Canada's largest food rescue organization, is proud to recognize Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX: L) as the recipient of its 2026 All-In Award. This award celebrates Loblaw's longstanding commitment to fighting food waste and tackling food insecurity.

In 2025 alone, Loblaw donated more than 28 million pounds of food to Second Harvest, helping the organization provide nutritious food to non-profit and community organizations across the country. This builds on a longstanding partnership through which Loblaw donated more than 45.7 million pounds of food to Second Harvest between 20XX and 2024.

“This partnership demonstrates what is possible when retailers and community organizations work together to prevent good food from going to waste,” said Lori Nikkel, President and CEO of Second Harvest. “By recovering surplus food, including fresh produce, meat and dairy products, this collaboration helps keep nutritious food on plates and out of landfills.”

“We're incredibly proud to receive Second Harvest's 2026 All-In Award,” said Jonathan Carroll, Senior Vice President, Superstore Operations, Loblaw Companies Limited and the Chair of the Company’s Food Waste Committee. “This recognition reflects the power of partnership and what we can accomplish when we work together toward a shared goal. Millions of meals are reaching Canadians who need them most, thanks to the collective efforts of our dedicated teams, Second Harvest and community partners across the country. We're proud of the impact we're making together and look forward to continuing this important work.”

Loblaw's partnership with Second Harvest is part of its broader commitment to food recovery. In 2025, the company donated more than 44 million pounds of food to food banks and food recovery organizations across Canada.

Through continued collaboration with food donors like Loblaw and its network of non-profit and community partners, Second Harvest is working to rescue more surplus food, reduce food waste and ensure more Canadians have access to nutritious food.