How much funding does Heroes of Everyday Life® (Employee Grant) provide?

Heroes of Everyday Life® (Employee Grant) provides $5,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Heroes of Everyday Life® (Employee Grant)?

The deadline is November 1, 2026.

Heroes of Everyday Life® (Employee Grant)

SODEXO STOP HUNGER FOUNDATION INC

Foundation Annual Hunger Grants Grants for Nonprofits Community Services Grants

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Funding Amount

$5,000

Deadline

November 1, 2026

207 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Heroes of Everyday Life® Employee Grant

Overview: Honors Sodexo employees who go above and beyond to fight hunger in their communities.

Award Details:

Selected winners receive a $5,000 hunger-relief grant for a charity of their choice

Top winners attend the Sodexo Charity Classic (June 3-5, 2026 in Colorado Springs, CO) for all-expenses paid recognition

Winners are celebrated and recognized nationally for their impact

Program History:

Established in 1996

Has recognized 169 Sodexo employees as Heroes of Everyday Life®

Awarded $813,000 in grants to hunger-relief organizations

Geographic Scope: United States

Eligibility:

Must be a Sodexo employee

Demonstrable commitment to fighting hunger in the community

Goes above and beyond in volunteer service with hunger-relief organizations

How to Nominate:

Anyone can nominate a Sodexo employee Hero

Nominations are accepted during the annual application period (September 1 - November 1)

Focus Areas:

Community service in hunger relief

Direct volunteer work with food pantries and meal programs

Dedication and sustained commitment to fighting food insecurity

How to Apply

Nomination Process

Application Period: September 1 to November 1 (annual)

Next Deadline: November 1, 2026

How to Nominate:
1. Download the nomination flyer from the program page
2. Submit a nomination for a Sodexo employee who goes above and beyond to fight hunger
3. Anyone can nominate (colleagues, supervisors, community members, etc.)
4. Provide details about the nominee's hunger-relief work and community impact

Recognition:

Selected Heroes receive national recognition

All-expenses paid trip to 2026 Sodexo Charity Classic (June 3-5, Colorado Springs, CO)

$5,000 grant awarded to hunger-relief organization of their choice

Celebration at the annual Sodexo Charity Classic fundraiser

Materials Available:

Program nomination flyer (downloadable)

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