Halifax Convention Centre Launches Food Sustainability Program
More than 10,000 meals donated in the last year.

HALIFAX, NS, April 30, 2026 – The Halifax Convention Centre is launching a food sustainability program aimed at reducing food waste, while supporting staff and local community organizations in need. 
The program, called Bellies Before Bins, ensures leftover food is utilized effectively by reusing ingredients, serving staff, or donating to local non-profits. By diverting food from landfills to the community, the program demonstrates the Convention Centre’s leadership in sustainability within the Halifax community.

“At the Halifax Convention Centre, we are proud to make a meaningful impact on our city and province through initiatives such as Bellies Before Bins, a program created to ensure the food we purchase, prepare, and serve never goes to waste,” says Suzanne Fougere, President & CEO of Events East. “During the last year, we have donated more than 10,000 meals to local community organizations.” 
Working with its partner, Second Harvest, the Halifax Convention Centre’s culinary team connects with organizations to donate prepared and excess food directly to local non-profits including, The Salvation Army, Eastern Passage Food Security Society, Millbrook Food Bank, Parker Street Food & Furniture Bank, and more. 
 

Bellies Before Bins was developed with input from local community organizations and experts in food sustainability. The Convention Centre piloted the program for over a year prior to the public launch, allowing for continuous improvements based on real-world applications. 

Quick Facts:
•    In Nova Scotia, nearly one in three households experience food insecurity.
•    Halifax Convention Centre partnered with Second Harvest to connect with local organizations to donate excess food.
•    10,000+ meals have been donated to local organizations through the Bellies Before Bins program in the past year.
•    Local organizations who have been supported by the Bellies Before Bins program include: The Salvation Army, Eastern Passage Food Security Society, Millbrook Food Bank, Parker Street Food & Furniture Bank, and more.
 

Additional Resources:
•    For more information on Bellies Before Bins, please visit: https://www.halifaxconventioncentre.com/plan/sustainability 
•    For more information on the Halifax Convention Centre, please visit https://www.halifaxconventioncentre.com/ 

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The Halifax Convention Centre is Atlantic Canada’s premier venue for world-class events, located in the heart of downtown Halifax. Featuring over 120,000 square feet of flexible event space, the Centre combines state-of-the-art facility design with authentic Maritime hospitality. Managed by Events East Group, the Centre is committed to showcasing local culture and driving economic impact for Nova Scotia through sustainable operations and industry-leading service excellence.

Media Contact:
Dawn Delaney / Events East Group / Dawn.Delaney@eventseast.com / (902) 402-5429