{
  "id": 13792542,
  "title": "Toronto food charity says 7 trucks vandalized over Thanksgiving weekend",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/toronto-food-charity-says-7-trucks-vandalized-over-thanksgiving",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-11T20:08:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Global News",
    "slug": "global-news",
    "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12099225/second-harvest-truck-vandalism/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A case of vandalism has rendered seven food rescue trucks inoperable, according to Canada's largest food charity. Second Harvest, the organization responsible for rescuing and redistributing food, expressed deep disappointment and outrage over the incident that occurred over Thanksgiving weekend. The suspects broke into the truck yard in Toronto, cutting through the exhaust systems and allegedly stealing the catalytic converters. Second Harvest CEO Lori Nikkel stated that the damage necessitates replacing both the catalytic converters and the damaged exhaust components, with an estimated cost of $80,000 for repairs. The charity was preparing for its Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway, a planned distribution of rescued food to over 300 non-profit organizations across Toronto. Nikkel emphasized that the seven trucks out of service will significantly impact delivery operations at a time when the need for food support is already overwhelming. Toronto police confirmed receiving a call about the incident and are conducting an investigation. Nikkel appealed to the community to report any information or consider donating to help cover the repair costs. Despite the setback, Second Harvest remains committed to restoring its fleet and ensuring food reaches the communities that rely on their services. In 2025, Second Harvest and its partners successfully rescued and redistributed over 95 million pounds of food in Canada.",
  "summary": "Canada’s largest food rescue organization said it is “deeply disappointed and outraged” after a case of vandalism rendered seven of its trucks out of service.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Vancouver Sun",
        "title": "Pattullo Bridge arch removed over Thanksgiving long weekend",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/pattullo-bridge-arch-removed-over-thanksgiving-long-weekend",
        "published": "2026-10-11T22:23:17.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}