Making every plate count
Sustainability plays a big part in how we plan, prepare, and deliver every event. One area we focus on is our kitchen and how we operate it.
Bellies Before Bins is our program designed to ensure that any extra food left over after an event goes into someone's belly, not into a bin.
See the program in action
Go behind the scenes to see how we turn surplus food into meaningful impact across Halifax.
How Bellies Before Bins works
Bellies Before Bins is our consistent, back-of-house approach to managing surplus food responsibly by reducing waste while maximizing positive impact in our community. Here's how we do it:
Reduce
We minimize waste before it's created through thoughtful planning, purchasing, preparation, and service.
Repurpose
Surplus ingredients are creatively reused by our culinary team wherever possible.
Share
When safe and available, surplus food is shared with our team.
Donate
Excess food is donated to local non-profits through our partnership with Second Harvest.
