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Second Harvest is Canada’s largest food rescue charity. We recover fresh, unsold food to protect the environment and provide immediate hunger relief.
Since 1985, Second Harvest has rescued and delivered more than 127 million pounds of food and prevented over 70 million pounds of greenhouse gases from entering the atmosphere. Second Harvest’s vision: No Waste. No Hunger.
Since 1985, Second Harvest has rescued and delivered more than 127 million pounds of food and prevented over 70 million pounds of greenhouse gases from entering the atmosphere. Second Harvest’s vision: No Waste. No Hunger.
Overview
Location
Canada, Ontario, Toronto
Employees
51-200
Phone
+1 416-408-2594
Total raised
$40K
Founded date
1985
Funding Rounds 1
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Mentions in press and media 11
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| Apr 25, 2024 | Hellmann’s Hops Into Shoe Space with New Sneakers Made from Food Waste | 4 Mins Read Unilever-owned mayonnaise brand Hellmann’s Canada has partnered with Italian sustainable fashion label ID.Eight to launch a limited-edition collection of sneakers made from food waste. Mushrooms, corn, apples and grapes – these ... |
| Apr 24, 2024 | Hellmann’s Canada unveils sneakers made from food waste | With the release of a brand-new limited-edition trainer created in association with the sustainable fashion brand ID.Eight, located in Italy, Hellmann’s Canada is raising awareness of food waste. Using typical food waste materials like corn... |
| Apr 14, 2023 | Westland Insurance announces $25,000 pledge to Second Harvest, Canada's largest food rescue organization | Westland supports Second Harvest in fighting food insecurity and reducing food waste in Canada /EIN News/ -- Surrey, BC/Territories of the Coast Salish (Kwantlen, Katzie, Semiahmoo, Tsawwassen First Nations), April 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)... |
| Apr 14, 2023 | Westland Insurance announces $25,000 pledge to Second Harvest, Canada's largest food rescue organization | |
| Nov 14, 2022 | Trendi launches BioTrim: the startup’s first product to tackle food waste | $2.88 billion: that’s the value of Canadian farmers’ food loss and waste. Huge amounts of produce are discarded before they reach the shelves, whether that’s because they don’t meet customers’ specifications, an order has been changed or ca... |
| Jan 19, 2022 | FCR Thriving Neighbourhoods Foundation's Fall Fundraiser in Support of Second Harvest: Announcing our total funds raised! | In the Fall of 2021, theFCR Thriving Neighbourhoods Foundation partnered with Canada's largest food rescue organization,Second Harvest, in an effort help to combat food insecurity. This philanthropic organization works across the supply cha... |
| Dec 10, 2021 | Uber Canada gives away more than $3M in donations and grants: Report | Following a turbulent year mired by the pandemic, Uber Canada has been partnering with diverse community organizations across Canada to provide more than $3 million in donations and grants along with support for more than 20 local nonprofit... |
| Apr 30, 2020 | Lumira Ventures launches the Double Bottom Line Challenge to provide support to those in need during the COVID-19 crisis. | |
| Dec 14, 2016 | Chefs Plate highlights sustainability focus after closing second tranche with InvestEco Capital | After announcing a $6 million Series B in September, Toronto-based Chefs Plate announced that it’s closed the second tranche of its Series B thanks to its commitment on food sustainability; the tranche was closed by InvestEco Capital’s Sust... |
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FAQ about Second Harvest
When was Second Harvest founded?
Second Harvest was founded in 1985.
How much funding has Second Harvest raised?
Second Harvest has raised $40K in total across 1 funding round.
What has the press written about Second Harvest?
Parsers VC has collected 11 articles mentioning Second Harvest, among them “Hellmann’s Hops Into Shoe Space with New Sneakers Made from Food Waste” (Apr 25, 2024) and “Hellmann’s Canada unveils sneakers made from food waste” (Apr 24, 2024).
Is Second Harvest still active?
Yes, Second Harvest is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Sep 24, 2025.