Anew: A New Approach to Upcycling
Anew is about taking food that would end up in the trash and creating new products. “We reach people who are part of the food system, who are creating food on a daily basis, and involve them in this idea…
Nutrien steps up during global pandemic to give HOPE to those without food security.
Often times, when crises hit, people are looking to hunker down for better days and their spending and giving to those most vulnerable decreases. However, it is not the case during the covid-19 pandemic. Around the city we see many…
COVID-19 YYC & YEG Community Food Redirection
With the current situation changing so rapidly, some businesses are temporarily shutting their doors and cancelling events. As a result, we are beginning to see a spike in on demand food donations in Calgary and Edmonton. At the same time,…
Raise + Rescue Chef Laetitia Chrapchynski
Joining us on October 24th for our Raise + Rescue fundraiser is Chef Laetitia who has a love for straightforward, thoughtful food, making her the perfect fit to create some delicious up-cycled canapes during the event. Chef Laetitia graduated from…
Follow My Lead: Lourdes Juan
Meet this leading local entrepreneur, food activist and urban planner Tell us a little bit about yourself: Lourdes Juan: I’m a Calgary based entrepreneur. I work as a planning consultant with Hive Developments, Director of Soma Hammam & Spa, Executive Director with the…
Food prices could increase by up to 3.5% in the coming year
Canada's Food Price Report 2019 was released this morning and it predicts that food prices could increase by up to 3.5% in the coming year [1,2]. They predict that the rise in prices will be led by increases in the…
St. Peter Elementary Needs a Playground!
The Leftovers team have grown to love St. Peter Elementary and the lovely students that attend. We re-direct food to the school and the Community Mobile Food Market visits them once a week increasing their access to healthy, affordable food.…
Lourdes Juan from The Leftovers Foundation in Calgary
Check out this video profile of Lourdes Juan from The Leftovers Foundation. Lourdes is a Loreal Women of Worth 2018 Honouree.
We Need Your Help Getting The Leftovers App Finished!
The Leftovers Foundation’s mission is to reduce landfill food waste. One of the ways we do this is to redirect surplus food from vendors to service agencies. The Leftovers App will alert volunteers to pick up from vendors that have…
L’Oréal Canada Women of Worth
I am incredibly honoured to be recognized nationally by L'Oréal Canada. I am grateful to be supported by my team at Leftovers. You mean the world to me. ❤️ Excited to meet the incredible women honourees from all over Canada…