About Us

Food with a
Second Chance.

We rescue perfectly good meals that would otherwise be wasted. Restaurants list surplus near closing time; neighbours buy at fair prices. Less waste, more full stomachs — and a stronger local food economy.

419+
Meals Rescued
126+ kg
Good Food Saved
$2,500+
Customer Savings

Why Now?

Every night, as kitchens power down, trays of untouched, perfectly good food are thrown out — not for lack of quality, but for lack of a system.

At the same time, food insecurity is surging: in Toronto, one in four households faced food insecurity in 2023; nationally, surveys have found almost one in seven Canadians living in food-insecure households.

Sources: City of Toronto; Statistics Canada; Food Banks Canada.

"Second Plate turns end-of-day surplus into access: partners list what’s left, nearby people reserve, everyone wins — less waste, fair prices, real meals."

Why Us?

Operator-friendly

Day-end workflow that’s simple for kitchens, fast for pickups.

Neighborhood density

We focus on timing and proximity — the two biggest drivers of surplus matching.

Proof over promises

Early traction shows behaviour change on both sides of the marketplace.

Aligned incentives

We only win when surplus is rescued and value flows to partners and communities.

Our Vision

A city where good food never goes to waste. We’re building the rails for a circular food economy — where surplus is visible, liquid, and valuable — turning waste into access and access into equity.

Alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals

We are committed to driving tangible impact across these key global goals.

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Zero Hunger

Affordable access to quality meals; community food security. We divert surplus to people who need meals now.

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Responsible Consumption

Target 12.3: halve per-capita food waste. Our model prevents end-of-day waste and monetizes surplus.

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Good Health & Well-Being

Nutrition, dignity, and fewer empty plates. People swap skipping dinner for real food at fair prices.

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No Poverty

Lower food costs, better household resilience. Stretching budgets with quality surplus reduces pressure.

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Reduced Inequalities

Access that meets people where they are. Local pick-ups and fair pricing improve access for everyone.

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Sustainable Cities

Local networks that keep food in circulation. Neighborhood-first matching reduces waste streams.

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Climate Action

Less food waste → lower emissions. Prevented waste reduces methane and embedded resource loss.

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Partnerships for the Goals

Kitchens, communities, cities. We scale impact through partner networks and transparent collaboration.