World Food Day (16th October) provides a global spotlight to raise awareness of food insecurity and promote action towards creating a better food future for all - a mission shared by the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation. Launched in 2005, the foundation initially focused on providing food aid to communities in urgent need.
Over the past year, the foundation has played a key role in addressing food poverty by redistributing more than 160,000 meals and dedicating 56% of its funding to projects targeting the root causes of food insecurity. It works with 106 charities as well as over 390 clients and suppliers.
Gareth John, chair of the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation, said: “We’re proud of everything we’ve achieved over the past 20 years, but our work is far from finished. As a purpose-driven organisation, we remain committed to empowering others, both within and outside the business, to drive progress and ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive and lead a better life.”
Thanks to the financial support of Sodexo, 100% of the donations made to Stop Hunger go directly to financing activities and sustainable solutions for disadvantaged communities to exit food insecurity.