Candymakers in the Community - All Stories

Grand Rapids, MI — In conjunction with International Coastal Cleanup, Meijer, Inc. is sponsoring two Adopt-a-Beach cleanup events on September 17 and is encouraging public participation to help clean local beaches and keep plastic out of the Great Lakes. “We’re…

Philadelphia — Five Below, Inc.’s ongoing partnership with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation has resulted in more than $1.5 million in customer donations.  Funds were raised from May 23 to June 19 through in-store and online donations, and will help support…

Lenexa, KS — Hostess Brands, Inc. has paid its nearly 2,000 bakery and distribution center employees bonuses of up to $750 each “to show its gratitude for their hard work, tenure and passion toward achieving the Hostess vision every day.” “We’re…

Parsippany, NJ — Ferrero North America is launching limited-edition packs of its Tic Tac brand featuring positive messages to inspire consumers to share kindness and connect with others. The new packs have 12 unique Tic Tac sayings including: “Keep Your…

Oklahoma City — Just Born, Inc. is joining forces with Feed the Children, a nonprofit focused on alleviating childhood hunger, to deliver clothing and school supplies to children across the U.S. as part of the nonprofit’s annual No Hunger Holidays campaign. Throughout…

Union, NJ — Smarties Candy Co. recently donated $25,000 of matching funds to classrooms in need as a continuation of its Smarties Think initiative. The contribution funded books and reading materials for 152 classrooms in 139 public schools through the…

Tempe, AZ — Kettle Heroes popcorn company is launching a packaging campaign in support of the Pat Tillman Foundation, with bags of the product featuring stories of real-life heroes, including military personnel and spouses, and Tillman Scholars. “Further developing our…

Battle Creek, MI — Kellogg Co. and Albertsons Companies have teamed up to tackle the ongoing issue of childhood hunger in the communities they serve. Kellogg has donated $120,000 to the effort, $75,000 of which will support Nourishing Neighbors, a charitable program of the…

Reno, NV — Nature’s Bakery, LLC is launching Snack Sized Adventures: Field Trip Edition, free at-home kits aimed to increase family bonding and recreate the in-person school field trip experience. Last year, as a way to support families, Nature’s Bakery created Snack Sized Adventures, a…

The Chocolate for a Cause fundraising program gives retailers and their customers the opportunity to raise money for charities.  World’s Finest Chocolate, Inc. has raised more than $8 million for charity through its fundraising program that connects retailers, their shoppers…

Allendale, NJ — The Promotion In Motion Cos., Inc. has donated $100,000 to non-profits fighting food insecurity across the U.S. and Canada. The donation, according to the company, was divided among 13 charities, all nominated by its associates.  “This past year has been a…

Chicago — Recognizing International Day of Forests on March 21, Ferrara Candy Co., Inc. is unveiling a sustainable purpose commitment around its Black Forest gummi and fruit brand. The company notes the brand is the first in the sector to…