Candymakers in the Community - All Stories

York, PA — Stauffer’s, a wholly owned subsidiary of Meiji America, is marking the back-to-school season with activities designed to bring creativity to lunch and snack occasions while continuing its partnership with Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) to encourage children to read….

Chicago — World’s Finest Chocolate has launched its first name, image, and likeness (NIL) partnerships with LSU running back Harlem Berry and UCLA wide receiver Leland Smith as part of its new “Let Them Reign” fundraising campaign. The campaign focuses…

Chicago — Ferrero North America, in partnership with U.S. Black Chambers Inc., has awarded $150,000 to three Black entrepreneurs through its 2026 Famous Amos Ingredients for Success program. Now in its sixth year, the initiative provides three early-stage business owners…

McLean, VA — Mars, Inc. has committed a $1 million grant through the Mars Impact Fund to World Central Kitchen to support communities affected by earthquakes in northern Venezuela. The grant will help provide more than 200,000 meals to families…

Erlanger, KY — Perfetti Van Melle is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its Airheads candy brand during National Candy Month with a $40,000 donation to local nonprofit organizations. Invented and launched at the company’s Erlanger, KY facility in 1986, the…

Temple, TX — McLane Co., Inc. teammates, suppliers, and customers helped to raise more than $1 million for organizations such as Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, United Way, Folds of Honor and North Texas Food Bank in 2024. “McLane is proud…

Chicago — For the second year, Kellanova’s Cheez-It brand is partnering with the College Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation’s Extra Yard for Teachers initiative to give back to educators. Cheez-It is donating $300,000 to Extra Yard for Teachers — a $50,000…

Newark, NJ — Hurricane Helene brought unprecedented flooding and destruction to the Carolinas, sweeping away homes and small businesses and devastating communities. The flooding claimed more than 230 lives and caused an economic toll estimated at more than $200 billion….

Louisville, KY — CandyRific, LLC is participating in the 35th Annual Festival of Trees & Lights at Louisville Slugger Field. The event is being held November 15 to 17, and includes hundreds of decorated trees, wreaths, and décor on display…

Austin, MN — Hormel Foods Corp. is adding Limited-Edition Toasted Marshmallow Hot Chocolate Cashews to its Planters holiday line, in addition to bringing back favorite holiday flavors and a new giveback program. The cashews are kettle roasted with flavors of…

Chicago — The Conagra Brands Foundation has named the 2024 recipients of the “Nourish Our Community” grants, awarding one-year grants to 20 nonprofits across 10 states, totaling $350,000 in funding. The company says its involvement through these grants will help…

Chicago — Ferrero North America’s Famous Amos brand has named the winners of its Ingredients for Success Entrepreneurs Initiative (IFS), now in its fourth year. IFS is an annual program that provides $150,000 in capital and ongoing resources to a…

Hershey, PA — The Hershey Co. has been named a 2024 honoree of The Civic 50, a recognition of community-minded companies in the U.S., according to an annual survey by Points of Light, the world’s largest nonprofit dedicated to accelerating…