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A fruitful partnership fuels summer smiles
Thanks to the dedication and collective efforts from ICON International and Loaves & Fishes, thousands of children on Vancouver Island will have access to nutritious snacks throughout the summer.
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Food literacy for children: nurturing healthy habits for a lifetime
Steinbach Family Resource Centre’s summer programs Little Family Garden and Kids in the Kitchen help children develop practical knowledge about the food system and lay the foundation for healthy eating habits.
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How Second Harvest’s partners are nourishing young minds in the summer
Many organizations that Second Harvest supports have stepped up to ensure no child goes hungry all year round, including the summer months.
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5 questions with GSK Canada
Second Harvest is humbled by the incredible support we receive to fight food insecurity and reduce our country’s environmental footprint. We had the chance to ask a few questions to Alison Pozzobon, Head of Communications and Interim Head of Government Affairs and Market Access at GSK Canada.
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5N2’s hydroponic farm project cultivates hope and a greener future
5N2’s hydroponic farm helps sustain the organization’s operations and inspires innovative urban farming initiatives.
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Passion and team spirit shone at The Second Harvest Truck Pull Challenge 2024
Thirty teams of 10 raised funds for 405,000 meals and competed to pull a 20,000-pound truck across the square in the fastest time, all to support Second Harvest’s food rescue and redistribution efforts.
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Tips for growing herbs indoors
No more wilted parsley! Growing herbs indoors is a rewarding way to have fresh, flavorful ingredients at your fingertips year-round.
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Pulses: the unsung heroes
These humble crops are powerhouses that nourish soil and people, making them crucial for sustainable farming and global food security.
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Making the most of your spring and summer bounty
With a little planning and savvy storage, you can keep your farmers market haul of fruits, vegetables and herbs fresh for as long as possible.
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Rosemarie Legault: “I like giving back to the community.”
Since 2012, Rosemarie has been a client and a volunteer at Parkdale Community Food Bank, a non-profit partner in Second Harvest’s network in the GTA. A health condition limits her ability to hold a steady full-time job, but it does not stop her from helping out as much as she can.
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Legacy giving: What it is and how to get involved
Legacy giving, also known as planned giving, is a philanthropic act in which individuals include a charitable organization in their estate plans. Through legacy giving, donors have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on causes they care about, while also potentially receiving financial benefits such as tax advantages.
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Spring cleaning that keeps your kitchen fresh and food waste-free
A clean kitchen isn’t just about aesthetics — it’s a key player in keeping your food fresh longer and minimizing food waste. With a few simple cleaning hacks, you can transform your kitchen into a tidy, organized oasis that preserves your groceries and helps reduce food waste.
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Drive Away Hunger makes nutrition accessible for remote communities
Food insecurity in remote communities is a complex challenge that requires collaboration among many stakeholders, including government agencies, non-profits and Indigenous groups. As a charitable partner of Farm Credit Canada (FCC), Second Harvest is grateful for their $500,000 donation through the Drive Away Hunger initiative which aims to make nutrition more accessible in rural and remote areas.
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Joe Davidson’s journey with Second Harvest
While Joe Davidson and his wife were volunteering at a food bank in the Annex, they would often see a Second Harvest delivery truck. That piqued Joe’s interest, and after learning more about the organization’s mission, he signed up to be a volunteer without hesitation.
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Celebrating food scraps on Stop Food Waste Day
Every year on April 24, people come together to observe Stop Food Waste Day, a global initiative aimed at raising awareness about the staggering amount of food wasted each day and promoting solutions to combat it.
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