Second Harvest unveils winners of first Food Rescue Awards
Sobeys, Loblaw Companies Ltd. and McCain Foods were among those recognized for their food rescue efforts at Second Harvest’s inaugural Food Rescue Awards.
Ten individuals/organizations were awarded across seven categories at a gala held in Toronto in February.
"Second Harvest annually rescues millions of pounds of food and redirects it to non-profits all across Canada. But none of this is possible without the support of companies, individuals and organizations that are dedicated to fighting food insecurity, food waste and climate change along with us," Second Harvest CEO Lori Nikkel said in a statement. "Each of this year's nominees and winners have made sizeable contributions to a vision of No Waste No Hunger and deserve celebration and recognition."
See some of the winners below:
Food Partner of the Year: Sobeys
Fund Partners of the Year: The Nikita Foundation and The Sprott Foundation
No Waste Award: Birkett Freight Solutions
No Hunger Award (North): Arctic Co-op
No Hunger Award (South): Loblaw Companies Ltd.
Second Harvest Values Award: McCain Foods
Essential Harvester Award: June Hamilton-Smith
Food Waste Innovator Award: Yasi Zorlutuna (Community FEWD, Guelph)
Frontline Impact Award: The Neighbourhood Group
