UNIQLO Partners with Second Harvest
UNIQLO believes we can turn the power of clothing into a force for food. That’s why in 2025, UNIQLO Canada has committed to donating $110,000 to Second Harvest, the
largest food rescue organization in Canada.
Together, we will provide food for over 330,000 meals* — that’s enough to feed a family of four, three meals per day, for 76 years.
from across the supply chain to redistribute it to non-profits in Canada. Every $1 helps Second Harvest rescue enough food for three meals.
About Our Partnership
UNIQLO Canada joins Second Harvest in supporting a network of 5,000+ food banks, food pantries,
and non-profit organizations
across the country that help millions of people facing food insecurity access the food and resources they need to thrive.
Everyone needs nutritious food to thrive, and in every community in Canada, people are working hard to provide for
themselves and their families. Yet in 2023, at least 8.7 million people experienced food insecurity in Canada.
Despite many experiencing hunger and rising costs of food every year,
there is
still a great amount of food that is being wasted before it gets into Canadian homes.
That is why UNIQLO has chosen to support Second Harvest’s mission to keep food where it belongs: on plates and out of landfills.
In addition to our monetary donation of $110,000, we plan to activate campaigns around key moments throughout 2025-2026,
including special volunteer opportunities for UNIQLO employees.
Key Facts About Hunger and Food Waste
• Hunger is a real problem that anyone can experience – your neighbour, a work colleague, a friend, family members.
More than half of Canadians are less than 1 pay cheque away from serious financial instability.
• Food insecurity can be found within our close circles and can hit anyone at any time.
There can be a stigma attached
to food insecurity, but almost one in four Canadians (23%) reported they are likely to seek food support from
community organizations.
More than half of Canadians are less than 1 pay cheque away from serious financial instability.
• According to Statistics Canada, at least 8.7 million people in Canada are food insecure and don’t know where their next meal is
coming from*.
Factors like income inequality, high living costs, and inadequate social support contribute to this challenge.
• Food Waste is a real problem because it has a negative impact on the environment, society, and the economy.
• Approximately 46.5% of all food in Canada is wasted. Of this amount, over 41% of it can be redirected to support Canadians*.
• $1 donated to Second Harvest can help provide 3 meals to kids, families and individuals facing hunger.
