Our Story. Our Mission.
Who We Are
Welcome to **Refood**, a non-profit organization founded in **2015** dedicated to reducing food waste and ensuring no one goes hungry. We believe everyone deserves access to nutritious food, and we work hard to make this a reality for those who need it most.
Our core mission is simple: **collect surplus food** from grocery stores and other suppliers, and distribute it quickly and efficiently to families facing food insecurity. We focus on helping communities, including Filipino and Indigenous populations, with culturally appropriate food items.
By rescuing perfectly good food that would otherwise go to waste, we simultaneously reduce hunger while lowering our collective environmental impact.
Our Guiding Principles
- ✅**Food Rescue:** Preventing food from going to landfill.
- ✅**Zero Hunger:** Ensuring all community members have access to meals.
- ✅**Community Focus:** Partnering with local organizations for effective distribution.
The Critical Need for Refood
4.4M
Canadian Households Food Insecure
1 in 5
Canadians Skip Meals due to Cost
58%
Of All Food Produced is Wasted
Meet Our Founder: Danison Buan
Our visionary Founder, **Danison Buan**, began Refood with simple deliveries from two grocery stores using his personal vehicle. That grassroots effort has grown into a powerful movement.
Today, with the support of over **50 committed volunteers**, Refood is actively rescuing food and feeding hundreds of families each week, turning a personal passion into a critical community service.
Our Dedicated Network
A glimpse of the incredible volunteers and team members who make our mission possible every day.
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