NEW Feature Event!
Sign up for a cooking event, Oct 8 @ 10:00 AM CST hosted by our very own Chef Gilles and Andrew from ALN!
We’ll be making one of Andrew’s favorite recipes (Japanese Curry) while learning how to use up those leftovers!
Gilles Stassart
Associate Culinary Manager
Andrew Loo
Sr D&T Project Manager
Volunteer In-Person
In-person projects are back! Now more than ever, the world needs global citizens to come together to enact sustainable change, for the flourishing of all life.
Explore the in-person, group opportunities that region leads have organized for both individuals and teams. Spots are limited so don’t wait to sign up!
EUAU
EU Food Drive
Nov/Dec
In Europe, employees from our European offices will have the opportunity to volunteered to support FEBA (European Food Banks Federation) during the annual National Food Collections organized by FEBA members and retailers in the UK, France, Switzerland, Spain and Greece in late November/early December. In Australia, employees will also have the opportunity to support FoodBank Australia. More details soon
Canada
Food and Reusable Bag Drive
Sep 23 - Oct 9
In honor of World Food Day and Canadian Thanksgiving, please bring in non-perishable grocery items with a reusable bag for donation to Mississauga Food Bank and Moisson Montreal.
For more information, contact Jessica Guarnieri and Sukhy Grewal.
India
Empowering Schools: Stock Donations & Awareness on Healthy Food Consumption!
8 October
Location: Vidya School, Powai
At General Mills, we're dedicated to educating the young minds and showing them guidance for their future. Join us on World Food Day for a special event, where we show humanitarianism through stock donations and enlightening sessions on Awareness of Healthy Food Consumption and how to avoid food wastage, all to empower our local schools and foster a brighter future for our students.
NutriPower: Kids and Volunteers for Better Health!
10 October
Location: Udaan India Foundation, Powai
On the occasion of World Food Day, volunteers and Udaan India kids shall join hands for a NutriPower campaign, promoting healthy snacks for all. Through engaging activities and shared learning, this initiative will educate kids and their communities on nutritious food choices, aiming to build a healthier and stronger future. This collaborative effort will highlight the importance of accessible, balanced diets and fosters a spirit of unity in the fight against hunger and malnutrition.
Brazil
Lunch boxes in São Paulo
14 October
In the city of São Caetano do Sul, in São Paulo, the volunteers will join employees from the NGO Irmãos de Rua and will prepare lunch boxes that will be distributed at dinner to homeless people.
How many people around the world are experiencing hunger?
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Around 733 million people faced hunger in 2023, equivalent to one in eleven people globally.
Virtual and Individual Opportunities
Change begins with us, and change can happen at home! There are many ways volunteers, young and old, can contribute to the immediate needs of your community just by discovering what you can offer. Learn more about how you can make a change from home.
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Partners in Food Solutions is a nonprofit organization that works to improve food security in Africa by linking the expertise from General Mills employees with small-and-growing food companies in Africa. Employees remotely provide ~1 hour/week of pro-bono consulting services to help an African food company address some of their biggest challenges. Learn how you can get involved!
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Explore hundreds of volunteering opportunities through the Points of Light volunteer database. Nonprofits list their needs and connections, with YOU only a click away! There are volunteering options for everyone, just search for them! *Type in ‘at home’ in the Keywords section and your specific location to narrow your search.
“A broad selection of ways to engage, virtually and in person, under a wide umbrella of interests.”
-General Mills Participant
Learn
Volunteering encompasses so much more than just in-person opportunities. Learning is a critically important part of giving back to our community. Check out these resources to broaden and contextualize your volunteer experience.
World Food Programme
Ending world hunger is one of the greatest challenges of our times.
UN World Food Program
How to take action on world hunger:
Volunteer Guides
Access our volunteer guides, which will guide you in creating high-need items for our community. Each link will take you to instruction pages with everything you need to complete these activities including a purchase list, suggested types of nonprofit recipients and why these items are a priority in our communities.
Volunteering at General Mills
As leaders, we count on you to take action & stand for good! Use the Playbook below to learn more, get involved, volunteer, promote and lead volunteering wherever you are.