Name

Lionhearts Inc.

Legal name

Lionhearts Inc.

Website

https://lionhearts.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Recovery and Hunger Relief Services

NAICS

Community Food Services (624210), Community Food Services (62421), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Food Assistance & Food Banks (BPAGAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Food Assistance & Nutrition Relief (Emergency Feeding) (BPAGAAAD), Emergency Food Assistance & Nutrition Response (BPADADAE), Emergency Food Security & Nutrition in Humanitarian Crises (BPADAJAI)

Keywords

• Food recovery services
• Surplus food redistribution
• Homeless shelter services
• Community nutrition programs
• Food bank operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Kingston

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Individual donors contribute financially to support operations. The organization reports that donations of $900,862 in 2025 helped deliver $13.6M worth of support, demonstrating a 15x multiplier effect.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate partners sponsor specific programs including The Embassy, Fresh Food Market Pop-Ups, Student Food Box, and Student Education Box.
3. Catering Social Enterprise: Kingston kitchen team offers low-cost catering services for corporate events. Proceeds are reinvested into kitchen programming and vocational training.
4. Government Grants: Funded by programs such as Homelessness Prevention Program (provincially funded), Canada Summer Jobs, and other government initiatives.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Lionhearts Inc. is a registered Canadian charity that rescues surplus food and household goods from corporate partners (Amazon, Costco, COBS Bread, grocery stores, restaurants, hotels, event venues) and redistributes them at no cost to frontline agencies, shelters, schools, and families facing hunger and homelessness. Operating across Kingston, Ottawa, and London, Ontario, the organization runs an integrated portfolio of programs including a Community Nutrition kitchen, Fresh Food Market Pop-Ups, Student Food Box home delivery, Transitional Housing, a seasonal Street Mission, vocational training, and a social-enterprise catering service.

Product overview

Lionhearts Inc. is a registered Canadian charity operating a suite of interconnected community programs focused on eradicating hunger and homelessness. Rather than a unified software platform, it offers a portfolio of social programs anchored by food and household goods recovery, supplemented by direct service programs including community nutrition, fresh food markets, student food assistance, transitional housing, street-level outreach, vocational training, and inclusive community events. The Food and Household Goods Recovery Program serves as the foundation, rescuing surplus items from partners for redistribution at no cost to frontline agencies. The Community Nutrition Program and Catering Services transform recovered food into prepared meals and catering revenue. Fresh Food Market Pop-Ups and Student Food Box Programs distribute food directly to community members in need. Transitional Housing and Kingston Street Mission provide shelter services. Vocational Training and The Embassy create pathways to employment and community inclusion. These programs operate across three Ontario cities (Kingston, Ottawa, London) and are supported by volunteers, corporate partners, and government funders.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Embassy: A live music café at 82 Sydenham St. within The Spire in Kingston, fostering an inclusive environment centered on an intimate stage connecting audiences with live performers. Provides complimentary tickets to clients of partner agencies.
• Fresh Food Market Pop-Ups
• Student Food Box Program
• Student Education Box
• Community Nutrition Program
• Transitional Housing
• Kingston Street Mission
• Vocational Training Program
• Food and Household Goods Recovery
• Lionhearts Catering

Products and services

• Food and Household Goods Recovery Program
• Community Nutrition Program
• Fresh Food Market Pop-Ups
• Student Food Box Program
• Transitional Housing
• Kingston Street Mission
• Vocational Training Program
• The Embassy Live Music Café
• Catering Services
• Student Education Box

Quantifiable outcome

• $13.6M worth of food and essential goods delivered in 2025 from $900,862 in donations (15x multiplier)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

58 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• AmazoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmazon provides food and household goods for redistribution through Lionhearts. First pickup in Ottawa included 27,000 tubes of Pringles. Operations expanded to Kingston and London, with sorting parties organized at warehouses and universities. Goods sorted by volunteers for distribution to frontline agencies.
• CostcocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCostco Kingston was the original partner when Lionhearts was founded in 2014, starting with 800 pounds of strawberries rescued from being thrown away.
• COBS BreadcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegular pickups of surplus bread and baked goods from COBS Bread locations in Kingston and Ottawa, redistributed to frontline agencies.
• City of KingstoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity of Kingston partnered with Lionhearts to open shared warehouse space (Community Food Redistribution Warehouse) in partnership with United Way of KFL&A. City also funded Adelaide Shelter (closed March 2026 for redevelopment) and provides funding through Homelessness Prevention Program.
• Gateway ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLondon partner providing space for sorting and redistribution. Location for CNOY 2026 walk. Local Rotary clubs teamed up with Gateway Church for Amazon sorting events. Co-hosted open house.
• Second HarvestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood rescue connection organization linking Lionhearts with produce donations including 13,400 lbs of fresh vegetables from Lufa Farms, 16,000 lbs of peppers/tomatoes/cucumbers, 29,000 lbs of chocolate from Lindt Canada, and 12,096 heads of lettuce from Gen V.
• La Tablée des ChefscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOttawa food rescue program at hotels, arenas, and event centres launched in partnership with Ottawa Tourism. Over 160,000 meals rescued in first year, 69,000 kg (230,000 meals) by November 2025.
• Ottawa TourismcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to connect Lionhearts with hotels and event venues for food rescue. Helped organize lunch and learn with local restaurants and hoteliers. Marked one-year anniversary of food rescue program in June 2025.
• Levy RestaurantscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial food provider at Canadian Tire Centre. Arranges food donations from Ottawa Senators home games for redistribution to agencies.
• Canadian Tire Centre / Ottawa SenatorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSurplus food from Ottawa Senators home games donated through Aramark for redistribution. Celebrating 30th anniversary.
• Little Caesars KingstoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPizza donations six days a week since 2015. Franchisee Dave Lamont matches donations up to $5,000 during fundraising campaigns. Crazy Bread sales benefit Student Food Box program.
• CHEO (Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExcess food from CHEO redistributed across Ottawa area through La Tablée des Chefs partnership.
• Ottawa Police ServiceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLionhearts contributed to Ottawa Police Service's Purse Project's 10th Anniversary, helping women experiencing violence or hardship receive essential items.
• Canada Life PlacemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLondon venue providing surplus food following London Knights hockey games and other events for redistribution.
• Ark Aid MissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLondon agency serving 1,000+ meals daily, receiving food and goods donations. Testimonial partner for expansion.
• Halal Food Bank CanadamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLondon-based partner organization benefiting from food recovery and redistribution.
• Real Canadian SuperstorecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrocery partner in Ottawa for food recovery and redistribution.
• Hyatt PlacemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHotel partner in Ottawa contributing surplus food to rescue program.
• TD PlacemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOttawa venue partner for food rescue from events.
• Best Western Lamplighter InnmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLondon hotel partner donating surplus food.
• Northwest London Resource CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLondon agency receiving donations of hygiene items, snacks, non-perishable food, and baby formula. Serving families and individuals facing financial and food insecurity.
• The Ottawa MissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerShelter and meal provider in Ottawa receiving food donations.
• Shepherds of Good HopecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOttawa agency partner receiving food and household goods donations.
• Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent Education Box program serves 20 Ottawa-area schools ranked lowest on RISE index, providing school supplies to vulnerable families.
• First Place OptionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOttawa partner organization receiving food and goods donations.
• Humane Society London & MiddlesexminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLondon partner receiving food donations. Supporting animal rescue efforts.
• Mission Services of LondoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLondon agency receiving deliveries of hygiene products, household cleaners, and non-perishable food for redistribution.
• Martha's TablecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKingston community meals organization receiving food donations.
• Lunch By GeorgemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKingston partner receiving food donations for meal services.
• The Food Sharing ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKingston food security organization supported through Community Food Redistribution Warehouse.
• Caldwell Family CentremajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOttawa agency receiving food deliveries from Lionhearts including produce from Foster Family Farm.
• Care Centre OttawamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOttawa agency receiving food donations alongside Caldwell Family Centre.
• St. Vincent de Paul Society of KingstoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerServing Kingston since 1870s, receiving clothing, furniture, meals, and pantry support. Contributing to five-day-a-week community meals.
• Findlay FoodsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKingston supplier partner providing food for recovery and redistribution.
• Burnbrae FarmsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEgg supplier helping fill Student Food Boxes on a regular basis.
• Tulips & Maple CateringmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatering partner donating surplus food for redistribution to agencies, including at events.
• Tourism KingstonmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosted lunch and learn for local restaurants, hoteliers, and businesses with surplus food to donate. Featured Lionhearts in sustainable tourism article.
• Foster Family FarmmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonated 7,000 pounds of corn for redistribution to Caldwell Family Centre and Care Centre Ottawa.
• Coca-Cola CanadaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner providing beverages for redistribution.
• StarbucksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner providing donations and Neighborhood Grant support.
• Gen VmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonated 12,096 heads of lettuce through Second Harvest for redistribution.
• Lindt CanadamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonated 29,000 pounds of chocolate (approximately 1.1 million Lindor truffles) before Christmas 2025 for distribution to frontline agencies.
• Lufa FarmsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonated 13,400 lbs of fresh lettuce, kale, Bok Choy, green onions, cherry tomatoes, and peppers redistributed to agencies.
• Ontario Produce Marketing AssociationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided 25 boxes of fresh produce along with Toronto Wholesale Produce Association and Tony Deodato and Sons for Stittsville Food Bank donation.
• Tony Deodato & SonsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSent 6,500 pounds of fresh produce for Student Food Box families in Kingston.
• Safe Families LondonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLondon partner organization receiving support.
• Oxford DodgeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLondon business partner.
• Dancor ConstructionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLondon landlord and proud supporter for warehouse facility.
• Sit With Me Dog RescueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOttawa dog rescue receiving food and supplies donations. Helped with Manitoba wildfire dog displacement.
• It Takes A Village Dog RescueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonated dog wash station with electric lift. Supporting 50+ displaced dogs from Manitoba wildfires.
• Morningstar MissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKingston agency receiving food donations.
• MEA Pregnancy Support ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKingston pregnancy support organization receiving donations.
• Queen's Dental Aid NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent members made bulk purchase of over 6,000 toothbrushes, toothpastes, and floss units distributed via Student Food Box to 250 local families.
• L'Arche LondonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports people with intellectual disabilities through relationships. Receiving food and goods donations.
• Splitsville KingstonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosted June 23 bowl-a-thon fundraiser for Lionhearts.
• The Beatle Band at The SpireminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJuly 5 fundraising concert with longtime supporter Abby Stewart, proceeds support Lionhearts.
• London Mayor Josh MorganmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupported establishment of London warehouse. Provided opening remarks at warehouse grand opening.
• Councillor Corrine RahmanmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupported London expansion. Toured Amazon YXU facility with Lionhearts team.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves2 records

Broad incumbents

• Food Banks Canada: National umbrella organization coordinating a network of provincial and regional food banks. Lionhearts complements rather than competes with this network; comparable in mission (emergency food assistance) but operates a recovery model instead of a procurement-and-storage model.
• Feed Ontario: Provincial food bank association serving Ontario. Operates the same community-food-services value chain as Lionhearts but at a provincial coordination layer rather than a direct distribution layer.

Direct peers

• The Ottawa Mission: Major Ottawa shelter and food services provider that is itself a recipient of Lionhearts' food donations. Operates in the same hunger-and-homelessness space in Ottawa with a comparable meal-services and shelter model, and is one of Lionhearts' named agency partners.
• Shepherds of Good Hope: Ottawa-based shelter, housing, and food services organization. Listed as a Lionhearts agency partner and operates a directly comparable integrated shelter-plus-food model in the same city.
• Ark Aid Street Mission: London, Ontario agency serving 1,000+ meals daily with support from Lionhearts. Comparable as a frontline hunger/homelessness agency and is explicitly Lionhearts' London expansion testimonial partner.
• Second Harvest: Canada's largest food rescue organization, redistributing surplus food to nonprofits across the country. Lionhearts is explicitly linked to Second Harvest via its supplier partnership (Lufa Farms, Lindt Canada, Gen V produce), and the two operate in the same food-recovery value chain across Ontario.

Peers

• Moisson (Montréal / Québec):

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles10 records

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