Second Harvest

Site: Online/Web Service

Service: Food Rescue

Record #: OAK0298
Last Full Update: 10 Sep 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone 416-408-2594
Toll Free Phone 1-833-639-2616
Fax 416-408-2598
E-Mail email@secondharvest.ca
Website www.secondharvest.ca/our-work/food-rescue
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Instagram Instagram, LinkedIn LinkedIn, X (Twitter) X (Twitter), YouTube YouTube
Primary Contact Madison Maguire, Director of Fleet and Warehouse Operations; Phone: 416-606-0984; Email: madisonm@secondharvest.ca
Volunteer Coordinator Email: volunteer@secondharvest.ca

Agency Information

Description (Agency)

Canada's largest food rescue organization rescues surplus food and matches food donations from businesses with those in need.

Legal Status (51) Registered Charity
Established 2019
Funding Donations

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Offers any food business the opportunity to donate any type of unsold, good food to any organization that feeds people in need

  • food producers, distributors, retailers as well as restaurants and hotels can register to become food donors
  • donations are made by entering details of food available, along with location and pickup time
  • charities and non-profit organizations with food programs apply to become food rescuers
  • donations are matched to the capacities of the recipient organization

Second Harvest confirms that food safety practices are in place at food donor locations

Hours

Head office Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm

Areas Served Ontario
Eligibility Visit the website for details
Application

Visit registration page for application for both donors and for recipients

Languages English
Fees None

Site Information

Located In Community Etobicoke
Address & Map
120 The East Mall
Etobicoke, ON M8Z 5V5
Intersection The East Mall and N Queen St
Physical Access Not Applicable - Online Service

Categories and Classification

Service Categories Food Collection and Storage ; Food Donation Programs ; Volunteer Opportunities