Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 30, 2003
• Invested on: October 30, 2004

For decades, she has united a network of corporate sponsors and an army of volunteers in the fight against poverty. Joan Clayton co-founded innovative collection and redistribution programs for food and clothing. Second Harvest gathers surplus food from caterers, hotels and restaurants, enabling shelters and other agencies in Toronto to serve over three million meals annually. Windfall Clothing Service distributes new garments, donated by manufacturers and retailers who support the program. This humanitarian has shown that cooperation and determination can make a difference for those in need.