Thank You
Nearly nine years ago, I was shocked at how much unsold bread a single Calgary bakery had at closing time. I turned that shock into action and founded the Leftovers Foundation in 2012. I had no idea then it would grow into…
We Need A Long Term Solution To Hunger
I’ve read a few articles lately about how foodbanks across Canada are expecting more visitors as #CERB ends in a month. These pieces have made me reflect. Food banks have existed here in Canada for ~40 years. We all love the…
Reflections on the first half of 2020/Happy Canada Day!
Canada Day eve/the start of the second half of 2020 seems like a good time to reflect on life lately/the pandemic/the country I’m so proud to call home. It’s been a wild few months. Leftovers and Fresh Routes had big…
What it’s like picking up 950 pounds of food in one day from restaurants shuttering due to COVID-19
Wow. I don’t think I will ever forget this day. My team and I spent hours visiting local restaurants, bakeries and cafes that have made the difficult decision to temporarily close. I talked to business owners and picked up food…