In today's corporate landscape, companies are increasingly recognizing the importance of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). In fact, 94% of major US corporations plan to increase their corporate giving over the next few years.
What Is CSR & a CSR Event?
You may be wondering, what exactly is a CSR event? These give back events allow businesses and employees to engage in activities that benefit society, often focusing on social, environmental, or philanthropic causes, and at the same time enhance employee engagement, foster team building, and strengthen brands.
Some events are hosted onsite at a company’s office, while others take place offsite in partnership with nonprofits or local organizations. Some examples are corporate retreats, annual leadership meetings, or even conferences. These events are also meant to meet the needs of companies of all shapes, sizes, and budgets. CSR events can address a wide range of pressing social and environmental issues, depending on a company’s mission, partnerships, and more. One pressing issue that CSR events can address is food insecurity.
Currently, food insecurity affects 47 million Americans across the United States, and organizations such as Move For Hunger are leading the charge in combating this crisis. By partnering with Move For Hunger, companies can host impactful CSR events that make a real impact.
Did you know employee engagement increases by 33% in companies with active CSR initiatives?
The Importance of CSR Events
Move For Hunger offers a variety of innovative CSR events designed to address hunger and food waste issues that affect communities nationwide. By partnering with us, your company can:
- Enhance Employee Engagement: Participating in meaningful activities boosts morale and fosters a sense of purpose among employees.
- Strengthen Team Dynamics: Our events encourage collaboration, communication, and camaraderie.
- Demonstrate Corporate Values: Showcase your company's commitment to social responsibility and community involvement.
- Make a Tangible Impact: Directly contribute to alleviating food insecurity by supporting local food banks and communities in need.
Ultimately, these events create shared value for both the company and the greater good.
Here are five examples of team building activities you can host with Move For Hunger:
1. Meal Packing Events
This hands-on activity allows employees to pack meals and recipe cards designed to feed a family of four that are donated to a local food bank or pantry of your choice.
2. ArCANtecture
Looking for a fun and interactive team-building event? Teams collaborate to construct structures using canned goods, blending creativity with philanthropy. Post-event, the cans are donated, providing meals to those in need.
3. Bread and Putter
A creative twist on mini-golf, this event has teams design and build their own courses using non-perishable food items. After the fun, all food is donated to local food banks, turning play into purpose.
4. Trivia
Are you a remote team wanting to cultivate stronger bonds? Try out Move For Hunger’s Trivia! With live hosts guiding the way, you'll tackle important issues such as hunger and food waste, alongside engaging questions about your industry and company.
5. Move 2 Fight Hunger Challenge
Turn your miles into meals and spark meaningful change while you run, walk, bike or hike with your team.
To see more of our events, visit our Team Building Event page.
Why Partner with Move For Hunger?
Move For Hunger offers unique CSR event opportunities tailored to combat hunger and food waste. Each year 38% of our food supply is wasted in the U.S. Our programs are designed to be engaging, impactful, and easy to implement. The best part? We do it all! You bring your team, we do the rest, and together we help those experiencing food insecurity. Here are some benefits of hosting a CSR event with Move For Hunger:
- Unique Experience: Our events are one of a kind and can be tailored to fit company size, culture, and objectives.
- Ease of Implementation: Move For Hunger handles all the logistics, making it simple for companies to participate. You bring your team, we handle the rest.
- Measurable Impact: Our team will let you know the number of pounds and meals provided, enhancing transparency and accountability.
- Employee Satisfaction: Participating in meaningful activities boosts morale and job satisfaction.
Hear From Our Partners
“I loved the variety of trivia, the pace was great, and the format was easy to use and fun.” -Maryann Walker, Beacon Health System.
“We had the privilege of working alongside Move For Hunger to show our team how dire the hunger needs are within our local community. After participating in their SNAP Challenge, our entire team felt a renewed appreciation for what they have, but more importantly, they learned how much the world around them needs their help. We live in a country that is so incredibly blessed, which unfortunately can make it easy to forget how many are still in need. Working with Move For Hunger opened our eyes to how real the hunger crisis is, not just nationally but within our own communities. However, it is not enough to just know; we also must act. We're thrilled that Move For Hunger gave us the opportunity both to learn AND to act. Thank you for all that you do throughout our local and nationwide communities!” - Amanda Pietrocola, Momentum Technology.
“Move For Hunger provided our team with a fun team building experience that also raised awareness on the facts regarding food insecurity in our society and allowed us to "play with our food" before sharing it with a local food bank to help our neighbors in need. It truly was a win-win-win!” - Participant, Owens Corning.
Getting Started
We can’t wait to help you host your one of a kind team building event! Here’s how to get started and host a CSR event with Move For Hunger:
- Visit the CSR Events Page: Explore available event options and choose what aligns best with your company's goals.
- Fill Out Form: Reach out to discuss scheduling and next steps.
- Let's Talk: Our team will reach out to you to start planning your next event.
- Engage Your Team: Promote the event internally to maximize participation and impact.
By integrating CSR events into your corporate culture, you contribute to vital causes such as hunger relief and foster a more engaged and cohesive workforce. Partnering with Move For Hunger ensures that your efforts are both impactful and meaningful.
