Strategic partnerships Second Harvest actively collaborates with large-scale food industry players and regional partners (Sysco Canada, Baking Association of Canada, Halifax Convention Centre, OSHaRE) to expand its reach and impact. This presents sales opportunities to offer value-added services, sponsorships, and joint programs that align with donor and partner CSR goals.

Scale and impact With a reported 95.8 million pounds of rescued perishable food in 2025 and over 10,800 programs served, there is a strong narrative for premium donor engagement, sponsorship packages, and corporate giving programs targeting sustainability, hunger relief, and waste reduction metrics.

Tech-enabled operations Utilize Second Harvest’s Food Rescue App and data capabilities to propose integrations, analytics dashboards, and API partnerships that streamline donations, improve supply-chain transparency, and demonstrate impact to potential funders and technology-focused donors.

Sustainability storytelling Their mission to divert greenhouse gases and reduce food waste positions them well for green-focused funding, government grants, and corporate climate initiatives. Sales conversations can emphasize measuring environmental ROI and alignment with national sustainability goals.

Funding and grants Despite sizable revenue, there is an opportunity to bundle funding, donations, and in-kind support with partner programs. Target mid-to-large scale funders and CSR departments seeking measurable community nutrition impact and waste reduction outcomes.