Leftovers Foundation

The Leftovers Foundation (Leftovers) is one of Canada’s largest food rescue charities with a mission of mobilizing community to decrease food waste and increase food access. Leftovers works with over 80 local restaurants, bakeries and grocers in Calgary and Edmonton to ensure nutritious food is kept out of the landfill and instead upcycles and/or redirects approximately 6 tons per week to over 60 service agencies and into the hands of those who need it most.

The food rescued and delivered helps service agencies such as the Calgary Drop-In Centre, Calgary Interfaith Food Bank, Alpha House, Making Changes Association and Inn from the Cold reduce their annual grocery bills, alleviating stress and freeing up funds that can be reinvested in other vital support programs like housing, education, rehabilitation, and other essential social support programs. We envision a world where everyone does their part to reduce food waste.