Food Banks Canada and Second Harvest to administer up to $20 million food fund
The two organizations are each slated to receive up to $10 million to distribute through applications from eligible food banks and community non-profits.
Food Banks Canada and Second Harvest have been selected as the first administrators of the federal Local Food Infrastructure Fund’s Community Support Stream, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada announced October 23.
Each organization is slated to receive up to $10 million and distribute it through applications from eligible food banks and not-for-profit community organizations. The money is intended to help those groups acquire and distribute food.
Community organizations can use the federal program’s Initial Recipient Finder to determine which organization covers their area and needs. Ottawa said the two national networks collectively reach partners in every province and territory.
The projects and final amounts remain subject to contribution agreements. Food Banks Canada works with a network of more than 5,500 food banks and community organizations, while Second Harvest focuses on redirecting surplus food.
Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, news release published October 23, 2026.
Featured image: volunteers packing food bags, by Ismael Paramo via Unsplash. Illustrative stock photo; it does not show the funded organizations.
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