Social Responsibility
The movement to empower growers is gaining momentum and connecting with consumers, advocates say.
The donation was made in honor of 82,000 associates, continuing commitment to address food insecurity, the company says.
Classroom Carts allows anyone in the U.S. to donate essentials directly to impacted schools, students and teachers.
A portion of the proceeds from Water For All-branded boxes of mangoes goes to a nonprofit dedicated to providing clean water and sanitation solutions to families in Latin America, the company says.
For every orange bag purchased by customers over the next three weeks, five meals will be donated to local food banks, the company says.
The campaign began in March 2023 and raised meals to benefit 19 food banks across the Midwest.
Apple marketer Honeybear Brands has partnered with the American Institute for Cancer Research to promote healthy eating.
The tropical produce importer and distributor says it has made a commitment to helping build a world that is food secure, free of hunger and avoids food loss.
Supporting its Zero Hunger, Zero Waste impact plan, the grocer says it hopes the ad spot inspires viewers to get involved in the mission to end childhood hunger.
Both the grower-shipper and cooperative will donate $100,000 to the American Red Cross and fresh citrus fruit to local food banks.
The kits from the from the philanthropic food brand will feature lettuce from Mann Packing and Newman’s Own salad dressings.
The ready-to-eat delivery service says the 10 vans will help the organizations’ ability to collect, transport and distribute fresh food to people facing hunger.
Honeybear Brands says it is donating 600 pounds apples to a food bank every time Taylor Heise tallies an assist.
In addition to fundraising, the company said it is delivering food, water and supplies to local fire departments and evacuation centers.
Instacart has launched community carts for 10 Los Angeles-based YMCAs, allowed crowdsourced donations for victims of the Los Angeles wildfires.
The limited-time offer is extended to Instacart customers in Los Angeles County on all grocery and daily essentials orders of $10 or more.
Rice, who shared his own path to fair trade, said movements of conscious consumerism are expressions of kindness and wisdom, but they can also be about profitability.
UGC says it cultivates nourishing environments that support health, economic development, healing and creativity through urban agriculture.
The workforce development and certification organization is touting the success and rapid growth of the Ethical Charter Implementation Program.
A portion of sales from the company’s cracker-like crisps made from upcycled fruits and vegetables will support Brighter Bites’ mission.
The Wenatchee, Wash.-based grower-packer-shipper says it supports community education, nutrition and wellness.
The company is supporting No Kid Hungry for a fifth year and sponsoring the “Get Fit for No Kid Hungry” initiative.
Customers can support public school districts’ food programs through March 31.
The FruitGuys Community Fund supports a range of sustainable agriculture initiatives, with the 2025 application period opening in January.
Donations from the annual fundraiser were generated through combined customer and corporate contributions and went to regional food banks and pantries.
All proceeds from a fall 2024 checkout scanning campaign will benefit local Feeding America food bank partners, the company says.
The Fowler, Calif.-based grower-packer-shipper has contributed to the American Red Cross to help provide meals and snacks for affected families in Southern California.
The fruit and healthy snacks delivery company says the honor from Real Leaders demonstrates how it prioritizes both profit and purpose.
During March and April, donations will be made for every purchase of select products.
Publix donates food from stores’ deli, grocery, meat and produce departments that is no longer salable but safe for consumption to Feeding America partner food banks and other nonprofit organizations.