Drive Away Hunger
Join the Drive
Drive Away Hunger (DAH) is a national agriculture and food industry initiative aimed at tackling food insecurity and food waste in Canada.
DAH brings together partners from across the food value chain, including producers, processors, distributors, and retailers, to rescue and donate surplus edible food, as well as money and services, to charitable food security agencies nationwide.
You belong here
Last year, farmers, processors, distributors, grocers and more came together to donate 514 million meals and make a real difference in communities across Canada.
Why join Drive Away Hunger?
Create meaningful impact and build public trust. You’ll receive data demonstrating the positive difference you’re making. The aggregated industry total – reflecting our shared commitment – will be announced in February and shared on social media platforms.
Connect with food rescue services. Second Harvest and FoodMesh can help you make and track donations to non-profits in your community.
Share your impact on food waste and food insecurity. Drive Away Hunger will provide a quick and confidential way to calculate and report key contributions, like the amount of surplus edible food donated
It’s easy to join. Donate food or funds – or simply let us know what you’re already contributing in 2025.
How to partner
We can help you access free food rescue services.
Already donating? Tell us how you’re making a difference.
Select from hundreds of Food Banks across Canada.
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