Food Waste Action Week 2026

Food Waste Action Week takes place this year from March 9th – 13rd with the theme: Be a Leftover Legend. 

In Canada, leftovers is the third most wasted food in households. Many households save leftovers with good intentions, but vague plans like “I’ll eat it later” are easily forgotten—leading to spoilage and waste.

Leftovers are often discarded due to concerns about freshness, health risks, or social norms, along with practical barriers like limited storage, unclear food preferences, and lack of skills or coordination to reuse them creatively.

Leftovers can feel like a compromise: uninspired, unexciting, second best. But in the right context, they’re a win—brag-worthy, delicious, and savvy.

Be a Leftover Legend

Let’s shift the perception: leftovers aren’t second-rate—they’re a source of pride. When households confidently store and transform leftovers into satisfying meals, eating them becomes a simple, repeatable routine.

Leftovers save time, reduce grocery costs, and help cut food waste. With the right knowledge and kitchen skills, Canadians can make leftovers a celebrated part of everyday life and become a leftover legend!

Stay tuned to help us spread the message – our toolkit will be available to download Mar 1, 2026.