At Ugly Potato Day, we believe no oddly shaped potato should go to waste, and neither should any other imperfect produce. That made teaming up with Odd Bunch, a company dedicated to rescuing fruits and veggies that don’t meet grocery store beauty standards, an easy decision.
While Odd Bunch is changing the way Canadians shop and think about "ugly" food, Ugly Potato Day brings the community together to celebrate these misfits. Turning overlooked produce into something powerful that feeds our communities.
In Canada, 1 in 6 people face food insecurity, all while millions of pounds of delicious food go to waste. That’s why the partnership between Ugly Potato Day and Odd Bunch is more than a great fit : it’s a shared mission, and we’re teaming up to make an even bigger impact.
Why This Partnership Works
The truth is, we’re on the same mission:
🌱 Make food more accessible
♻️ Reduce food waste
🌾 Support farmers and growers doing the work
While Ugly Potato Day brings thousands of people to pick up free produce, Odd Bunch is delivering it straight to doorsteps year-round. Together, we’re showing just how powerful ugly food can be for your health, for the planet, and for our communities.
Giving Ugly Produce Another Chance
Odd Bunch works directly with farmers, greenhouses, and distributors to rescue fruits and vegetables that are too quirky, curvy, or colorful for traditional retail shelves but are still fresh, delicious, and safe to eat. Instead of letting this perfectly good food go to waste, they deliver it to households across Canada at affordable prices, helping families save money while making a real impact.
They source smarter, working with Canadian farms as much as possible and offsetting high import costs by recovering surplus produce that would otherwise be discarded. This approach not only reduces food waste and supports local agriculture, but also means customers get high-quality fruits and vegetables for up to 50% less than grocery store prices, all through a flexible weekly delivery system.
By giving ugly produce another shot, Odd Bunch is not just changing how people shop but also the entire conversation around food waste and food access in Canada.
What This Means for You
Thanks to Odd Bunch’s support as our title sponsor, Ugly Potato Day is growing faster than ever and gearing up for our biggest event yet.
This year, we’re aiming to:
- Serve over 40,000 people
- Give away 500,000+ pounds of rescued produce
And we couldn’t do it without this partnership! Together, we're fighting food waste and building a nationwide movement for food access, sustainability, and community.
See It for Yourself
Join us at this year’s Ugly Potato Day by Odd Bunch and experience what happens when food waste warriors come together. You’ll leave with full bags, full hearts, and a whole new perspective on what “good” food looks like.
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