Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Sodexo Canada Stop Hunger Foundation

The Sodexo Canada Stop Hunger Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Sodexo Canada dedicated to addressing hunger and food insecurity. Operating across Canada, the foundation channels donations and corporate contributions into programs that strengthen sustainable food systems, with a particular focus on women, children, Indigenous Peoples and vulnerable or remote communities. Because Sodexo covers all administrative costs, funds raised by the foundation are directed entirely to community initiatives and beneficiaries.

The foundation concentrates its support on practical, community-based solutions that improve access to nutritious food and build long-term food self‑sufficiency. Highlighted initiatives include breakfast programs delivered in partnership with the Breakfast Club of Canada, the Gina Gentleman scholarship program, and targeted support for Indigenous and remote communities. The foundation also backs education, training and skills development related to food, nutrition and local food systems, aiming to tackle the root causes of hunger rather than only its symptoms.

Through these initiatives, the Sodexo Canada Stop Hunger Foundation provides financial support to charities, community organizations and educational partners that share its goal of ensuring that every child and family has reliable access to healthy food. The commitment of CAD 500,000 over five years to expand initiatives that increase access to healthy food is one example of its multi‑year investment approach.

The foundation’s programs are designed for populations most at risk of food insecurity: children in schools, women and girls facing economic barriers, families in low‑income situations, and communities in Indigenous and remote regions where access to affordable, nutritious food is limited. By mobilizing Sodexo employees, clients and community partners, the foundation combines volunteer engagement with financial contributions to increase its impact.

Within Sodexo Canada’s broader corporate responsibility strategy, the Stop Hunger Foundation represents the company’s role as a corporate citizen. It complements Sodexo’s actions on diversity, employment, health and safety, and sustainable food practices by targeting direct food assistance, capacity-building and advocacy initiatives that promote a hunger‑free future.

The foundation works through partnerships with recognized organizations such as the Breakfast Club of Canada and community groups rooted in Indigenous and remote areas. These collaborations allow it to scale breakfast and nutrition programs, pilot local solutions and co‑develop projects that respect community priorities. By aligning with Sodexo’s national and global CSR commitments, the foundation contributes to measurable social impact targets, including millions of Stop Hunger beneficiaries worldwide each year.