What Moisson Estrie does

Moisson Estrie is a nonprofit food bank and socio-economic organization headquartered in Sherbrooke, Quebec, founded in 1998 (per company history) / 1988 (per firmographic record; conflict noted in input). The company recovers and redistributes surplus food to people experiencing food insecurity and operates as the regional leader in food waste reduction across the Estrie region, covering 100% of the territory across 7 MRC through a network of 71+ partner organizations including food banks, collective kitchens, soup kitchens, shelters, and youth organizations. It sources in-kind food donations from 75+ suppliers including major Quebec and Canadian retailers (Costco, Metro, IGA, Provigo, SAQ, Walmart, Super C), and operates direct service channels including a social grocery (épicerie sociale) with pay-what-you-can fresh items, the Trait d'Union reduced-cost service, and personalized accompaniment for individuals in economic vulnerability.

The organization's core offering combines emergency food assistance with social-professional integration and food transformation programs. Recent additions include the Viande Solidaire meat recovery program (in partnership with SOS Dépannage Moisson Granby and provincial abattoirs, sourcing meat from weakened agricultural animals), the Maraîchers solidaires produce initiative (yielding 10,000+ kg of carrots annually via Les Jardins du Haricot Magique), and the Jardins du Haricot Magique volunteer farm. Technology infrastructure is minimal and undifferentiated: Shopify for online donations, merchandise and recipe-pot sales, Microsoft Forms for volunteer/event registration, and Zeffy for donation processing and email newsletters. Operations are supported by 1,627 volunteers contributing 49,503 hours annually (equivalent to 27 FTE at 35 h/week).

The business model is donation-driven with social-economy earned-revenue diversification. Monetary donations leverage a 13x multiplier effect ($1 = $13 in food value) through supplier partnerships and bulk sourcing. Revenue streams include one-time and recurring donations (Club des Nouilles at $10/month), in-kind food donations, planned giving via wills and life insurance, catering services (Service Traiteur), a weekday social-economy restaurant (La Moissonnée), Shopify-based sales of branded merchandise (Boutique des Nouilles) and recipe mixes (Recettes en Pots), and food rescue/environmental services (2,500+ tonnes CO2 diverted annually, 98% materials recycled under Recyc-Québec Elite Plus). Go-to-market is community-led: volunteer networks, corporate partnerships, school programs, and the annual Guignolée des Quartiers door-to-door campaign (Oct 15-25, 2026) drive donor acquisition and food rescue volumes.

Name

Moisson Estrie

Legal name

Moisson Estrie

Website

https://moissonestrie.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Moisson Estrie is a nonprofit food bank in Sherbrooke, Quebec that recovers and redistributes surplus food to food-insecure individuals and 71+ partner organizations across the Estrie region, supported by 1,627 volunteers, 75+ supplier partners, and diversified donation and social-economy revenue streams.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-Profit Food Bank and Food Recovery Services

NAICS

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

akta.pro primary industry

Food Assistance & Food Banks (BPAGAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems (Fair Trade, Food Access, Regenerative) (BPAGALAD), Food Assistance & Nutrition Relief (Emergency Feeding) (BPAGAAAD)

Keywords

• Food bank services
• Food recovery and redistribution
• Social grocery assistance
• Hunger relief programs
• Community food security

Headquarters

HQ city

Sherbrooke

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Monetary Donations: Cash donations from individuals and corporations with a 13x multiplier effect ($1 = $13 in food value). Includes one-time and monthly recurring donations via Club des Nouilles.
2. Food Donations: In-kind food donations from 75+ suppliers including major retailers (Costco, Metro, IGA, Provigo, SAQ) and agricultural producers. Food is sorted, stored, and redistributed.
3. Catering Services (Service Traiteur): Social economy catering service providing professional catering for events. Revenue supports the organization's mission and food programs.
4. Social Economy Restaurant (La Moissonnée): Restaurant open Monday-Friday 11h30-13h that finances kitchen activities, reduces food waste, and provides transformed meals via the social grocery.
5. Recipe Pots Sales: Pre-packaged recipe mixes (soups, chili, brownies) sold through the Noodle Shop for fundraising.
6. Merchandise Sales: Branded merchandise (T-shirts, aprons, socks) sold through La Boutique des Nouilles to support operations.
7. Planned Giving: Testamentary bequests, life insurance beneficiary designations, and stock donations provide long-term sustainable funding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Moisson Estrie is a non-profit food bank that recovers and redistributes surplus food to people experiencing food insecurity in the Estrie region of Quebec. It operates direct emergency food assistance through a social grocery (épicerie sociale), redistributes recovered food to 71+ partner organizations across 7 MRCs, and runs social economy activities (catering, restaurant, merchandise, recipe jars) whose proceeds fund the mission.

Product overview

Moisson Estrie is a non-profit food bank and socio-economic organization fighting food insecurity and food waste in Estrie, Quebec. The organization operates a single unified model centered on food recovery, redistribution, and assistance, combining emergency food aid with social grocery services, catering operations, agricultural initiatives, and community fundraising programs. Core offerings include direct food assistance (épicerie sociale), regional food redistribution to 75+ partner organizations, and the Viande Solidaire meat recovery program. Revenue-generating activities include the Service Traiteur catering, Recettes en Pots prepared meal kits, Boutique des Nouilles merchandise, La Moissonnée restaurant, and Club des Nouilles monthly giving program. Agricultural programs like Maraîchers Solidaires and the Jardins du Haricot Magique farm further expand local food sourcing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Viande Solidaire: A regional meat supply project that recovers and valorizes meat from weakened animals to distribute to food assistance organizations in Estrie, developed in partnership with SOS Dépannage Moisson Granby.
• Club des Nouilles
• Service Traiteur
• La Moissonnée

Products and services

• Service de dépannage alimentaire (Épicerie sociale)
• Service Traiteur (Catering)
• Recettes en Pots (Recipe Pots)
• Boutique des Nouilles (Merchandise Store)
• Club des Nouilles (Monthly Giving Program)
• La Moissonnée (Social Economy Restaurant)
• Viande Solidaire (Solidarity Meat Program)
• Guignolée des Quartiers (Annual Neighborhood Food Drive)

Quantifiable outcome

• $1 donated = $13 in food value distributed in Estrie
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

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

• SOS Dépannage Moisson GranbycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partnership for joint food bank operations and supply chain initiatives. Combined network serves 120 accredited organizations across Estrie. Collaborates on regional supply projects including Viande Solidaire and Maraîchers solidaires.
• Abattoir régional de CoaticookcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial inspection abattoir partner for Viande Solidaire project. Handles slaughter and meat preparation for recovered animals from agricultural producers.
• Abattoir BL inc. de RacinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial inspection abattoir partner for Viande Solidaire project. Secondary abattoir option for producers in the region.
• Agricultural Producers (Estrie)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal farmers with weakened animals who participate in Viande Solidaire program. Producers receive up to $1.50/lb remuneration plus 150% tax receipt for donations.
• Les Jardins du Haricot MagiquecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity garden partnership for volunteer harvesting activities. Produces 10,000+ kg of carrots annually for food bank redistribution.
• Banques alimentaires QuébecmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial food bank network association providing support, resources, and advocacy for food banks across Quebec.
• Banques alimentaires CanadamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational food bank network providing Standards of Excellence accreditation, resources, and national coordination.
• CostcomajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor retail partner donating surplus food items for redistribution to food-insecure populations.
• MetromajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor grocery retailer partner donating food surplus for redistribution.
• IGAmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndependent grocery banner partner for food donations and community support.
• ProvigomajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLoblaw banner grocery partner donating food surplus for redistribution.
• SAQ (Société des alcools du Québec)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLiquor retailer partner contributing to food bank donations.
• Super CmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMetro-affiliated discount grocery banner partner for food donations.
• Walmart CanadamajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLarge retail partner donating surplus merchandise and food items.
• Pizzicato RestaurantcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant ambassador for Club des Nouilles, donating 50kg pasta weekly (equivalent of 20,000 portions annually) since August 2023.
• Lachance (Épicerie Lachance)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal grocery retailer partner supporting food bank operations in the region.
• ImmexmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor partner contributing to regional food bank network support.
• CISS (Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional health and social services integration for vulnerable population support.
• La Cage Brasserie SportminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant participating in Marché du Noodles March campaign, featuring dishes with portion donated to Club des Nouilles.
• Casseroles CaféminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal restaurant participating in Marché du Noodles March campaign.
• Coapê FeltonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal restaurant partner for Marché du Noodles March campaign.
• Face de BœufminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant partner for Marché du Noodles March campaign.
• Espace TraiteurminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCatering company participating in Marché du Noodles March campaign.
• Banque Alimentaire MemphrémagogcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFood bank in Memphrémagog MRC receiving food redistribution from Moisson Estrie.
• Centre communautaire Conseil RehobothcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity organization receiving food bank services in the network.
• Centre d'action bénévole du GranitcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVolunteer action center providing collective kitchen and food bank services in Granit MRC.
• Centre d'action bénévole de ValcourtcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVolunteer center serving Valcourt area with food assistance programs.
• Le SamaritaincoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFood bank and assistance organization in the network.
• Moisson Haut-Saint-FrançoiscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional food bank serving Haut-Saint-François MRC.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Second Harvest (Toronto): Canada's largest food rescue organization, recovering surplus food from retailers and redistributing it to nonprofits. Operates the same surplus-recovery model that anchors Moisson Estrie's activities.
• Ottawa Food Bank: Regional food bank serving Ottawa region, redistributing food via partner agencies. Comparable mission, fundraising (donations + social enterprise), and volunteer-driven operations.
• Daily Bread Food Bank: Toronto-based food bank distributing food through member agencies. Comparable regional redistribution model with social grocery and partner network structure.
• SOS Dépannage Moisson Granby: Partner regional food bank collaborating with Moisson Estrie on Viande Solidaire and Maraîchers Solidaires. Directly comparable model, supplier base, and regional scope.
• Moisson Montréal: Moisson Montréal is the largest food bank in Quebec, redistributing surplus food through a network of partner organizations across Greater Montreal. Directly comparable regional food bank model, scope, and supply chain structure.

Broad incumbents

• Feed Ontario: Provincial food bank association serving Ontario members. Comparable network-aggregator role and accreditation framework, useful for cross-province benchmarking of food bank models.
• Food Banks Canada (Banques alimentaires Canada): The national food bank association that accredits Moisson Estrie. Operates a similar food recovery and redistribution model at scale across Canada.
• Banques alimentaires Québec: The provincial food bank network of which Moisson Estrie is a member. Aggregates and coordinates regional food banks across Quebec; comparable mission and accountability framework.

Regional players

• Feeding America (US network): U.S. national food bank network analogous in scale and structure to Food Banks Canada. Useful US-side comparator for the broader food bank / food rescue operating model.

Emerging players

• FoodShare Toronto: Toronto-based food organization combining food access with food justice programming. Overlaps with Moisson Estrie on social grocery model, community kitchens, and school food programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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