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Food Rescue
Donated produce is checked over and shared with people who can use it, instead of being thrown away.
A Maple Leaf Fleet Community Partnership
Good Food.Stronger Communities.
Last Chance Produce (LCP) rescues donated fresh produce, checks it over, and makes it available to people who need it at no cost. Through volunteer kindness and community generosity, LCP helps good food reach people instead of the garbage or compost.
Why the Maple Leaf Fleet Stands with Last Chance Produce (LCP)
A community partnership grounded in dignity, kindness, and service.
At the Maple Leaf Fleet, we believe community is about more than the things that bring us together. It is also about what we do for one another. Guided by the principle of Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations (IDIC), we believe every person deserves dignity, respect, and the opportunity to be treated with kindness.
That is why we are proud to support Last Chance Produce. LCP puts those values into action: volunteers give their time, donated produce is checked and shared with people who need it, and good food is rescued rather than wasted. Its work is built on compassion, trust, honesty, and the belief that everyone deserves access to fresh food without cost or judgment.
We are not here to take the spotlight. We are here to help LCP receive the recognition, encouragement, and community support it deserves. Through fundraising, community outreach, and our online platform, the Fleet is proud to help more people discover LCP and the work it does.
Fandom brings us together. Community gives us purpose. Service gives our journey meaning.
Giving Never Gets Old.
More than food rescue: a labour of love, kindness, and volunteer service.
Last Chance Produce (LCP) exists to help people in our community access fresh produce and enjoy healthier eating. When donations of produce come in, volunteers carefully check it over before sharing it with people who can use it. In doing so, good food is given another purpose instead of being sent to the garbage or compost.
There is no cost for the produce. LCP is powered by volunteers and the generosity of those who donate, making this work a true labour of love and kindness. At its heart, LCP is about more than food: it is about neighbours helping neighbours, reducing unnecessary food waste, and making sure people can receive support without shame or judgment.
LCP's commitment is simple and deeply important: every person should be treated with dignity and respect, whatever their circumstances. Everyone deserves kindness, honesty, and trust — alongside access to food that can help them and their families.
Dignity. Honesty. Trust. Respect. Always.
These are not just words. They are the values LCP strives to put into practice through its volunteer work, its food distribution, and the way it welcomes and supports people in the community.
Every Friday, Find Last Chance Produce (LCP)
Pop-up market information — check Facebook for that week's announcement before travelling.
Last Chance Produce Market · Pop-Up Style
Good Food, While Supplies Last.
The Last Chance Produce (LCP) Friday pop-up market shares donated fresh produce with the community at no cost. Distribution is first come, first served, and food is available only while supplies last.
Rise Calgary — Forest Lawn3303 17 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB · beside Rexall
Fridays · Starts around 11:00 AMApproximately two hours, or until the food is gone. Start time and duration may vary.
Weather and availability varyWeather is part of the season, and conditions can vary. Please check the weekly post for any changes.
What LCP Does
A volunteer-powered effort rooted in healthier eating, food rescue, and kindness.
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Community Support
Fresh produce is provided at no cost, with dignity and respect for everyone.
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Community Partnerships
LCP relies on volunteers and the generosity of produce donors and community supporters.
Fundraising & Donations
Simple ways to support LCP through Maple Leaf Fleet fundraising and community involvement.
Ongoing Fundraiser
Donate Your Recycling
Maple Leaf Fleet has been approved for a SkipTheDepot fundraising link. Support the initiative by donating eligible bottle and can returns through the official link. The fundraiser is operated through the Fleet's account in support of LCP.
Open SkipTheDepot ↗
Annual Community Fundraiser
LCP Charity Auction
The Maple Leaf Fleet's charity auction brings together donated items and community support to raise funds for Last Chance Produce (LCP).
Next featured auction: November 15, 2026
Visit the Charity Auction ↗Community Support & Partnerships
Other Ways to Support LCP
There are many ways to make a difference beyond recycling donations and the charity auction. Whether you'd like to make a donation, volunteer your time, contribute goods or services, become a community partner, or help LCP find a permanent home, we'd love to hear from you.
Every contribution, connection, and act of kindness helps Last Chance Produce (LCP) continue supporting our community.
Community Partnership
Maple Leaf Fleet & Last Chance Produce
The Maple Leaf Fleet is proud to support LCP through fundraising, awareness, and community connections. LCP is doing the hands-on work; our role is to help shine a light on that work and make it easier for others to support it.