Empowering Change Through Hunger Relief Programs
A global non-profit network and Sodexo’s unique philanthropic cause, Stop Hunger offers immediate food aid and empowers lasting solutions in the fight against hunger.Our Mission
We fight against hunger and food insecurity and believe that empowering communities is at the heart of a better future. Every day we nurture and inspire people to respond, empower and unite to achieve a hunger-free world. Our collective power stems from our volunteers, our NGO partners and the unique ecosystem of our founding partner, Sodexo.
Our Beliefs
Unite
We bring together volunteers, businesses and nonprofits to fight hunger — raising awareness, serving meals, funding solutions and responding to crises with the power of collective action.
Respond
Stop Hunger provides vital food aid, funding programs like backpack grants, summer meals and campus pantries to ensure communities have daily access to nutritious food.
Empower
Beyond food aid, Stop Hunger invests in youth-led solutions and workforce programs that break the cycle of poverty, equipping individuals with skills, education and opportunities for lasting change.
Sponsors & Partners
Respond, Empower, Unite
Each day, we inspire a movement of people to take action, empower others and bring communities together.
Impactful Programs Transforming Communities
Through purpose-driven programs, we unite communities in the fight for a food-secure future for all. With initiatives like our Backpack Program and Campus Move Out Week, we reduce food waste and grant access to meals on weekends. We raise awareness on the importance of nutritious and plant-forward foods while collecting donations in our Love the Planet Food Drive.
Because we’re stronger together.
Empowering Our Partners
Stop Hunger grants millions of dollars each year to empower organizations addressing food insecurity. From emergency aid to innovative community programs, our grants support youth-led initiatives, workforce development and food recovery efforts. Every dollar goes directly to organizations making a real impact, helping communities break the cycle of hunger and create sustainable change.
About Stop Hunger
Our Team
Our team is driven by a shared passion to end hunger. Comprised of Sodexo employees, volunteers and dedicated advocates, we work together to support communities in need. Each member brings their unique skills and compassion, using their expertise to craft solutions and foster lasting change. Our team is the heart of Stop Hunger, empowering others to join the movement and make a tangible impact on food insecurity worldwide.
Fighting Hunger Worldwide
Stop Hunger is a global leader in the fight against hunger, present in 40 countries. Through local and international partnerships with 1,200 NGOs, we focus on supporting and empowering communities and providing emergency relief to combat hunger.
The Launch
1996 The S.T.O.P. Hunger mission launches, encouraging Sodexo (known as Sodexho until 2008) employees to volunteer in local communities.
1997 The first Sodexo funded summer feeding program serves 25,000 meals to children in three cities.
1999-2004
1999 The Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation (known as the Sodexho Foundation until 2016) is established and provides grants to organizations dedicated to fighting hunger in the United States.
2003 Stop Hunger goes global with launches in France, Belgium, Romania and UK and Ireland.
2005-2009
2005 The Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation publishes its first report on hunger and poverty in America.
2006 The Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation begins funding local Backpack Food Programs nationwide.
2010-2014
2010 The Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation reaffirms its commitment to invest in youth and their innovative hunger-fighting initiatives by partnering with several national nonprofits to expand their volunteer programs.
2011 The Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation announces a multi-million-dollar, multi-year commitment to national nonprofit campaigns that ensure children receive the nourishment they need to thrive.
2015-2019
2017 The Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation launches the on-campus food pantry grant program to battle food insecurity among college students.
2019 The Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation donates over 4,000,000 meals and re-directs nearly 3,000,000 pounds of rescued food to people in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-2024
2022 The Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation commits to awarding $10 million by 2030 to non-profit community organizations that are improving food access.
2024 Celebrated 25 years of commitment to the Stop Hunger Mission, with more than $47 million granted since 1996 to help end hunger.
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Flipping the Script this Giving Tuesday!
Stop Hunger's 1st Fall Kick-Off Wellness Challenge Results
Funds distributed in 2024
$2,102,699
Organizations supported in 2024
239
In charitable grants and academic awards since 1996
$1,203,305
Backpack programs in 2024
58
Granted since 1996 to end hunger
$47.3M
Youth projects supported in 2024
54