SDG 2 — Zero Hunger
Affordable access to quality meals; community food security.
We divert surplus to people who need meals now — turning waste into access.
About Second Plate
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 at points in recent years, and food bank usage has hit record highs. 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.
Our alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals
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SDG 12 — Responsible Consumption & Production
Target 12.3: halve per-capita food waste by 2030.
Our model prevents end-of-day waste and monetizes surplus for kitchens.
SDG 3 — Good Health & Well-Being
Nutrition, dignity, and fewer empty plates.
People swap skipping dinner for real food at fair prices.
SDG 1 — No Poverty
Lower food costs, better household resilience.
Stretching budgets with quality surplus reduces pressure on low-income households.
SDG 10 — Reduced Inequalities
Access that meets people where they are.
Local pick-ups and fair pricing improve access for students, newcomers, and workers.
SDG 11 — Sustainable Cities & Communities
Local networks that keep food in circulation.
Neighborhood-first matching reduces waste streams and builds community ties.
SDG 13 — Climate Action
Less food waste → lower emissions.
Prevented waste reduces methane and embedded resource loss.
SDG 17 — Partnerships for the Goals
Kitchens, communities, cities.
We scale impact through partner networks and transparent collaboration.
Partner with us
Restaurants, community partners, or investors — we’re ready to scale responsibly.