What happened?
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+20,000 attendees
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+490,000 lbs of food
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95 volunteers
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Local Media Coverage
Less waste, more meals
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is Ugly Potato Day by Odd Bunch all about?
It’s a one-of-a-kind event where we celebrate "imperfect" produce, fight food waste, and support local communities and farmers. Think good food, good fun, and a good cause!
Where does the donated food go?
All the donated produce goes to food-insecure families in BC.
What should I bring to the event?
Please bring reusable bags or boxes to carry your produce — but no carts or wagons are allowed for safety and space reasons. We also recommend wearing comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing, and don’t forget your free ticket!
Is the event kid-friendly?
Ugly Potato Day by Odd Bunch is a family-friendly event—kids are more than welcome to join the fun!
Together, we can feed our communities.
The History of Ugly Potato Day
In 2022, Heppell’s Potato Corp took a meaningful step to give back to our community by opening our farm and offering our imperfect potatoes free of charge. That first day, just 12 people showed up.
Since then, we have hosted nearly two dozen similar events, that attract over 15,000 people. Through partnerships with other local farms, each event can see us giving away 250,000 pounds of potatoes, carrots, squash, beets, apples, tomatoes, brussel sprouts, bread, cabbage, cucumbers, garlic, and other veggies and perishables!
As farmers, we understand that 20% of our community struggles with food insecurity. We firmly believe it is our responsibility to help address this need by sharing our ‘misfit’ produce.
Our Ugly Potato Days have given away over 2.73 million servings so far, and we're just getting started. Our biggest event yet will be hosted in 2025, so stay tuned!
Ugly Potato Day’s mission is to feed food-insecure communities while showing the world that just because produce is ugly-looking doesn’t mean it’s not nutritious and delicious.
Giving away 45,000 pounds of Ugly Vegetables
