Rescue Party relaunch of Second Harvest Toronto Taste was an exquisite culinary event with a d concert, building on the 30-year legacy of Toronto Taste.
Held for the first time at Meridian Hall in June an exquisite culinary experience and special concert featured Sam Roberts and Serena Ryder. Hosted by Canadian music icon Kardinal Offishall.
Savour signature dishes from more than 30 of Toronto’s most exciting restaurants and chefs on a night of fine dining, music, and elegance all for a good cause.
Proceeds from The Rescue Party were put directly towards food rescue and redistribution through Second Harvest, Canada’s largest food rescue organization. While millions of Canadians struggle to put food on the table and the harmful effects of food waste contribute significantly to climate change, it’s more important than ever to ensure surplus edible food ends up where it belongs: On plates instead of in landfills.
Second Harvest, is proud of the work we do, but we know we have a long way to go to reach their vision of No Waste. No Hunger. Your support and involvement are critical to their success Second harvest thanedk each financial supporter, food donor, recipient organization, volunteer, government body and general supporter for your help in making our country a greener, better place. They couldn’t do what we do without you.
Participating restaurants included Kiin, Adrak Yorkville, Bouffe by Adjey, Sotto Sotto, George Restaurant, Chotto Matte, La Bartola, Bar St. Lo, Cluny Bistro, DiaLo, Mother Tongue. For a full list of restaurants and chef partners,
53 million
Pounds of food rescued and redistributed
$185 million
Worth of food rescued and redistributed
162 million
Pounds of greenhouse gases averted by food rescue
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