Connecting surplus food to non-profits in Saskatchewan

As Canada’s largest food rescue organization, Second Harvest works with businesses from across the supply chain to redirect their unsold surplus food to non-profit organizations that feed communities in every province and territory.

Regina Food Bank
NORTH CENTRAL FAMILY CENTRE
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dONATE Funds or fOOD

Your support helps us reach more communities all across Saskatchewan.

Are you a business with surplus food? Looking for meaningful ways to support your community? Check out our donation options below or contact us!

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Did you know

  • Over 46% of all food in Canada is wasted every year.
  • Almost 42% is edible and could feed 17 million people, three meals a day, for a year.
  • Meanwhile, 10 million Canadians are food insecure, including 315,000 Saskatchewan residents.
  • The annual value of avoidable food waste in Canada is $58 billion — enough to pay the yearly grocery bills of 3.7 million Canadian families!

Impact in SASKATCHEWAN IN 2024

Second Harvest and our network of donors, non-profits and volunteers are making a difference in the lives of Saskatchewan residents facing food insecurity and protecting the planet we call home.

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pounds of food rescued and redistributed

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worth of food rescued and redistributed

9,041

meals provided daily

214

non-profits supported in 39 communities

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litres of water prevented from going to waste
Together with 185 food donors in Saskatchewan, we supported 214 non-profit organizations in 39 communities.
All Nations Hope Network

Melanie Kingston

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.

CMHA Regina Branch

Shannon Patton

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.

Moose Jaw & District Food Bank

Toni Aquino

Rescued food, particularly from Second Harvest, is essential to our efforts throughout the year and becomes especially valuable during the holidays. Second Harvest provides us with non-perishable items, which helps stretch our resources further. With these donations covering basic staples, we’re able to allocate more of our budget toward fresh produce and proteins, allowing us to offer families a wider range of nutritious options.