Taking sustainable action for a hunger-free world
Stop Hunger began as a local initiative in Boston in 1996, providing meals for children who were left without food during school holidays. It has since grown into a global movement, driven by committed volunteers and trusted partners who fight food insecurity sustainably and around the world. With one in ten people still suffering from hunger worldwide, Sodexo and Stop Hunger are continuing their fight against hunger.
“Thanks to our partners and the thousands of changemakers acting around the world, we are building momentum that surpasses anything we could achieve alone. Together, we are working toward a world without hunger by nurturing hope, empowering women, and supporting future generations. Stop Hunger generates positive momentum, enabling us to expand our reach and amplify our impact.”
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107.4 mStop Hunger beneficiaries since 2015
Engaging collective action with Servathon
Servathon is organized in more than 36 countries and embodies the volunteer spirit in all its forms. This annual event brings together volunteers, Sodexo employees, clients, and suppliers to participate in solidarity projects, fundraising, and food drives, fostering a sense of community and shared purpose.
Among the thousands of local initiatives organized with the support of more than 3,000 volunteers, 60 university campuses in the United States hosted the Move Out For Hunger Food Drive campaign, collecting 6.2 tons of food, equivalent to 11,378 meals distributed to people in need. In France, the mobilization of Sodexo teams at dozens of sites across the country resulted in a significant act of solidarity, with 12 tons of food donated to Restos du Cœur to support the most vulnerable.
Responding directly to local needs
As partners of the Tour de France since 1991, Sodexo joined forces with Stop Hunger in a large-scale initiative to fight food insecurity and food waste during the 112th edition of this major sporting event.
Throughout the Tour, Stop Hunger volunteers followed the route of the Grande Boucle to collect food surplus generated at each stage. The 34 tons of food collected were distributed to 19 local food banks located near the towns and villages along the Tour de France route, providing the equivalent of 70,000 meals.
“As a long-standing partner, Sodexo has been promoting French gastronomy on the Tour de France for over 30 years. Through this initiative, which supports food banks and combats waste, Sodexo enables us to further advance the social commitments we pursue within local communities, demonstrating both solidarity and common sense.”