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Is redirecting surplus food the answer to world hunger? 21 Aug 2013 | 06:54 pm
Wasting less food would be a "boost" for global food security, says a new study from the World Resources Institute (WRI) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). read more
Meet Robert 14 Aug 2013 | 11:06 pm
Robert had an addiction problem for years. He had "hit bottom" emotionally, socially and health-wise. At one of our recipient agencies, a drop-in centre for adults, he was provided with showers, fresh...
Meet Linda, Jeff and Jason 30 Jul 2013 | 09:28 pm
Linda and her two boys bravely left their home behind after years of suffering domestic violence. They now live in transitional housing provided by a local women's shelter. The shelter helps Linda mak...
1 million sandwiches for hungry kids 28 Jun 2013 | 12:37 am
Fourteen years ago, there were thousands of inner-city kids across Canada and the U.S. who weren’t signing up for free summer camps for one very simple reason: lunch. Throughout the school year, many...
Meet Leanne Pepper 26 Jun 2013 | 01:05 am
When regular Toronto Taste attendee Leanne Pepper and her husband Tim Belanger were planning their wedding 13 years ago, they didn’t have to think too hard to find the ideal venue for the reception. ...
Recent technical difficulties 23 Jun 2013 | 11:59 pm
Having trouble getting in touch with Second Harvest staff? Our office has been experiencing technical difficulties affecting our Internet and access to email since Friday, June 21. Efforts are underwa...
Toronto Taste in full swing 30 May 2013 | 02:13 am
There are lots of ways to get involved with Toronto Taste, Second Harvest's biggest annual fundraiser and the city's premier culinary event of the year happening on Sunday, June 9 at the Royal Ontario...
Spring Chicken is comin' up 26 Mar 2013 | 01:05 am
Every year during the spring months, Second Harvest’s food donations drop significantly. The need for food, especially protein, is higher than ever at this time. Spring Chicken was developed to addre...
Sip, savour and support us at the California Wine Fair 9 Mar 2013 | 02:45 am
For every ticket purchased through Second Harvest, the California Wine Fair will donate $40 to support our programs. Monday, April 8 from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel. Tickets...
Lunch Money Days heats up this week! 26 Feb 2013 | 12:18 am
We're celebrating Lunch Money Days across Toronto this week, and you're invited! There are many ways for you to show that you "give a shiitake" about hunger in our city. "Peas give" and celebrate Lunc...
