Aurora Importing donates $60K to help Second Harvest repair trucks following theft

Aurora Importing & Distributing Ltd. has donated $60,000 to Second Harvest following a break-in at the food rescue organization's Toronto truck yard that left seven trucks out of commission.

Over this past Thanksgiving weekend, Second Harvest said thieves stole catalytic converters from seven of its food rescue trucks. 

“Every one of these trucks is a lifeline. When they stop, food stops,” said Lori Nikkel, CEO of Second Harvest, in a LinkedIn post. “[Joe Moscato, president of Aurora Importing] and the team at Aurora didn’t wait to be asked. Within days of the theft they called and said, ‘What do you need to get moving again?’ That’s what this city looks like at its best, and it means thousands of meals get where they’re supposed to go this month instead of being lost.”

In an email statement shared with Canadian Grocer, Moscato said:  “When we heard what had happened to Second Harvest’s trucks, our first thought was of the people waiting for the food those trucks deliver. We knew we could help, and there was no hesitation. As a family-owned food company, we believe caring for people goes beyond the products we sell—it means being there for our community when it matters. That’s what we saw in the Second Harvest team: people who put their hearts into making sure good food reaches those who need it. Their work reflects values we hold deeply at Aurora Importing—compassion, generosity and the belief that we all have a part to play in looking after one another.”

This story was published on Oct. 14 and updated Oct. 16.