Community Engagement
Building vibrant communities through economic development, partnerships, philanthropy and employee volunteerism.
Cargill is committed to conducting business with integrity, operating responsibly, enriching communities and nourishing the world.
In the fiscal year 2021, Cargill provided $110.5 million in total charitable contributions in 56 countries to support our communities. Cargill businesses and employee-led groups partner with local civic, nonprofit and non-governmental organizations on programs and projects that improve food security and nutrition; support human rights, equity and inclusion; strengthen farmer livelihoods; and advance our commitments in the areas of land use, water and climate.
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Cargill invests in local communities through economic development, partnerships and giving combined with the volunteer efforts of our employees.
She manages vision loss. He navigates ADHD. Here’s how Cargill helps them (and others) thrive at work.
Two Cargill employees share their experiences managing their disabilities at work.
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Her first management role? At age 20 during a deployment to Kuwait. Meet Cargill veteran Liz Lindskoog.
Liz is an IT product manager by day and a U.S. Army Reserve member by night.
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CLAP program gives cocoa farmers land ownership documents and peace of mind
CLAP is a partnership between high-quality field data solutions provider Meridia, the Ivorian government, and cocoa industry companies like Cargill to help farmers gain clear land ownership documents – a process that can often be cumbersome and expensive.
For Cargill’s Rumba Meats, celebrating Hispanic heritage goes far beyond the dinner table
The Latino-focused brand partners with the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute to provide scholarships to Hispanic high school students.
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Soil, sails and solar: This Climate Week, learn 4 ways Cargill is fighting climate change
From healthy soil to sustainable shipping, we’re working to combat one of today’s most pressing challenges.
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Back to school, back on duty for school chefs
A Cargill foodservice leader shares how we’re helping the heroes of the lunch line nourish kids.
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Cargill Global Scholars
The Cargill Global Scholars program provides financial support and leadership development opportunity to undergraduate students from around the world. Visit the Cargill Global Scholars website.
Cargill Cares Councils
Through more than 350 Cargill Cares Councils, our employees around the world contribute millions of dollars and lend more than 100,000 hours of their time and talent to volunteer activities that have a local impact.