ReHarvest

Reduce food waste, save money and help the environment!

We are happy to announce that we have a new food rescue Initiative! Volunteers will be transporting Good Food Boxes which offer fresh fruits and vegetables at affordable prices through collective purchasing. Good Food Boxes help to support socially and economically sustainable neighbourhoods by making healthy foods accessible! The food rescue is from the Glen Cairn Community Resource Centre to the Northwest London Resource Centre for the mornings on the last Wednesday of each month. If you are interested in volunteering with ReHarvest, please email us at [email protected]

Second Harvest is now partnering with Starbucks Canada to rescue 100% of their unsold food to stores in the GTA! Starbucks will work to store and transport any unused food in a safe and sustainable manner. Great initiative!

Thank you London Food Coalition for giving us some new food delivery bags! These insulated delivery bags will help us store and deliver food better and faster! Interested in volunteering with ReHarvest? Sign-up here: http://www.reharvest.ca/volunteer

Now that 2019 has kicked off, lets take a look at the previous years achievements! Interested in getting involved? Email us at [email protected]

Here are 23 tips to reduce food waste in 2019! Do you have your own tricks to limit food waste? Please share with us! https://lght.ly/l3g31c

Is paper better than plastic? Here is an interesting TedTalk by Leyla Acaroglu who discusses the green myths of the environment and sustainability and encourages us to look at the bigger picture.

ReHarvest is proud to support Atl'ohsa-Zhaawanong Shelter with our weekly food deliveries. Shelters like Atl'ohsa-Zhaawanong rely on non-profit organizations since funding is often minimal. Many women and children who come to the shelter lack food security and having access to food is not always available. Every week they utilize our donations for group programming, children school lunches, breakfasts and dinners. Because we provide a reliable donations every week, the shelte...r is able to schedule meal plans around what is donated which decreases their grocery bill each week. The ReHarvest team would like to thank each and every one of our partners and our volunteers for helping to make a difference in the London community! We would also like to thank The Old East Village Grocer for their weekly donations and continuous support to Atl'ohsa-Zhaawanong!

Green Prosperity is a joint effort of Ontario's leading environmental organizations calling for the implementation of an independent Environmental Commissioner of Ontario following the elimination of the role by the Ford government. For over 25 years, Ontario citizens have benefited from having an ECO to hold governments accountable for their decisions and efforts in protecting the Canadian environment. Eliminating the ECO role is contrary to environmental protection objectives. Green Prosperity has created an petition to bring back the ECO role for Ontario citizens. Sign the petition here: http://www.greenprosperity.ca/eco/

On Friday November 23rd, there will be a panel discussing the current barriers to composting in London with local and university representatives in the field of waste management. Although there are various environmental initiatives in London, there is still a lack of compost bins for residents and the community. This is a great way to speak out and learn more about food waste and environmental issues in London!

We are proud that we can provide food to programs and families in need at South London Neighbourhood Resource Centre - SLNRC! Many of the non-profit organizations that we deliver to depend on these food donations to run their programs. If you're interested in volunteering with us, click here: http://www.reharvest.ca/volunteer.html

Reimagine Co is hosting an open forum on November 20 where members of the London community can discuss food waste! Great way to learn, connect and discuss topics on food waste with experts and members of the community.

a quote from one of our partners, the Glen Cairn Resource Centre! Thank you for continuously supporting us and our organization If you're interested in partnering with us, send us an email at [email protected]!