Through a new partnership with Second Harvest, Norfolk General Hospital is giving its surplus food to those in need rather than letting it go to waste.
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Since joining the food rescue program in November, the hospital has provided almost 7,500 pounds of nutritious food to local food banks.
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According to Statistics Canada, about 18 per cent of households are affected by food insecurity, when people don’t have enough to eat and don’t know where their next meal with come from.
“Norfolk General Hospital is proud of its partnership with Second Harvest’s Food Rescue program,” said Todd Stepanuik, hospital president and CEO. “Lack of access to healthy food is a challenge for many. This initiative has major impacts on the overall health of our community as good nutrition is fundamental to good health. Our partnership has enabled thousands of pounds of nutritious food to be distributed to families in need.”
Operated since 1985, Second Harvest operates Canada’s largest food rescue program. The platform, FoodRescue.ca, connects businesses with surplus food to social service programs in communities, emphasizing a localized approach to combating food waste and hunger.
Bonnie Major, food service supervisor at Norfolk General, said donated items include prepared meals, baby food, meat, fish and produce.
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