Food Recovery

In 2003, La Tablée des Chefs launched an innovative food recovery program. Acting as an intermediary between food surplus donors and community partners, the organisation supports recuperation of surpluses and ensures their distribution to people facing food insecurity.

What is it?

  • Recovering surplus food
  • A simple, safe process approved by MAPAQ
  • Direct involvement of kitchen staff and professional chefs
  • Collaboration with local food collection organisations
     

Objectives

  • Reduce food waste
  • Involve donor establishments in the fight against food insecurity
  •  Encourage the industry to adopt socially and environmentally responsible practices
  • Support community organisations with healthy and nutritious foods

A real impact

Every year, over 250 establishments in various sectors (health, sports and entertainment venues, hotels, caterers, bakeries, restaurants, businesses, etc.) take part in La Tablée des Chefs' Food Recovery program, making donations to over 200 community organizations across the country. In 2023 alone, more than 2.3 million portions were recovered!

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Frequently asked questions

The donor: GIVES the surplus food, on an impromptu or recurrent basis.

La Tablée des Chefs: CONNECTS the donor and the organization. Moreover, we oversee and coordinates the process et offer an after-donation service.

The organization: FEEDS their beneficiaries after the pick up.

The local community organizations pick up the surplus food, distribute them to their beneficiaries or serve meals within their establishments.

Yes, but thanks to your donations, edible food surplus are valued and can feed people in need! The donor has to pay a fee, either annually or spontaneous, for any food donation. The team from the food recovery program offers a personalized service after an analysis of the needs of the donor and organization.

The Good Samaritain Law protects you when giving surplus food. For more information regarding liability of your establishment, please refer to legislation outlined in your provincial food donation act.

—       Our donors

Contactez us!

Are you a community organization or would like to become a donor establishment? 
Don't hesitate to contact us for more information about the Food Recovery program.


[email protected]
450 748-1638 ext 1