Carnival Launches Surplus Meal Donation Program in The Bahamas

Carnival Corporation has launched its surplus meal donation program in The Bahamas.

More than 318 pounds of prepared, unserved meals were delivered to shore from the Carnival Freedom and Carnival Conquest.

The food will be redirected to the Grand Bahama Children's Home, as well as to the Urban Renewal Authority, for distribution within the local community, according to a statement.

"This expansion in The Bahamas is really about the strength of the partnerships we've built across the Caribbean," said Marie McKenzie, senior vice president, government and destination affairs.

"Working alongside government leaders and community organizations, we're able to connect what happens on board our ships with real needs on shore – creating a simple, reliable way to get high-quality surplus meals to people who can benefit from them. It's a shared effort that reflects what we can accomplish together."

Forming part of the company's "Less Left Over" food waste reduction strategy, the program is aimed at reducing food waste across operations while creating meaningful community impact.

The company said the launch reflects its broader commitment to The Bahamas, where its exclusive destinations Celebration Key, which just celebrated its first birthday, and RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay, are located.

"The Bahamas has long benefited from strong partnerships that create meaningful opportunities for our people and communities," said Minister for Grand Bahama Ginger Moxey.

"This initiative reflects a shared commitment to addressing real needs in a practical way, ensuring that quality meals can reach those who need them most. We welcome this expansion and appreciate Carnival Corporation's efforts to support communities throughout The Bahamas."

The addition of The Bahamas to the program follows recent launches in Roatan, Honduras, as the first Latin American destination to join the program, and the Dominican Republic.

Launched in 2017, the program currently covers 20 global ports, having provided more than 320,000 meal portions as of year-end 2025.