New Delhi, February 2, 2023: Sodexo India has reinforced its partnership network to further its corporate responsibility goals. The company has joined hands with leading Indian NGOs in the food sector, with the aim of ending hunger, providing education and empowering women, and reducing its carbon footprint.
During a MoU exchange ceremony held at Sodexo's Mumbai headquarters, the STOP Hunger Trust Fund in India deepened its ties with existing partners such as Sulabh International, India Food Banking Network (IFBN), and Dyansadhana Education Society, and also welcomed a new partner, the WFP Trust for India.
Stop Hunger is a global initiative of Sodexo, created 25 years ago by Sodexo employees in the United States.
Speaking on the occasion, Sambit Sahu, Managing Director, Sodexo India, said, “As a responsible business, we are committed to fostering community growth and nurturing the environment where we operate and grow. Our efforts have always been to reach out to the hungry and malnourished and to the weaker sections of society. By promoting the education of girl child and ensuring prosperity of women, while keeping an eye on the sustainability factor, we can together progress towards a better tomorrow.”
“STOP Hunger is working towards eradication of hunger and women empowerment over the past few years. With relevant actions implemented alongside strong local NGO partners, Stop Hunger global has been supporting key developmental projects worth INR 20 million in India. By 2025, we aim to positively impact the lives of 20,000 beneficiaries through the varied CR projects. We sincerely thank all our project partners, like-minded clients and employees who are working very closely with us to achieve this mission”, added Ashwin Bhosale, Director – HSE & Corporate Responsibility, Sodexo India.
Sodexo's varied social responsibility engagements in India aim to empower women, educate girls, and fight against hunger and food insecurity.
In partnership with Stop Hunger and Sulabh International, the initiative aims to educate over 1,000 women farmers and provide them with the necessary infrastructure.
With Dyansadhana Education Society, the program will sponsor the education of 273 girls from underprivileged communities.
Meanwhile, the partnership with Indian Food Banking Network will distribute food and ration kits to orphanages and other underprivileged families to ensure food security. The ongoing initiative has already served over 78,000 people by distributing 169 tons of essential groceries.
