Community Engagement
Building vibrant communities through economic development, charitable giving, employee volunteerism and partnerships
Cargill is committed to conducting business with integrity, operating responsibly, enriching communities and nourishing the world.
Cargill’s charitable giving in fiscal year 2017 was $54.7 million across 54 countries to advance programs that make a difference. Our businesses, facilities and employee-led groups support civic and non-profit organizations in their local communities.
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Cargill invests in local communities through economic development, partnerships and giving combined with the volunteer efforts of our employees.
Cargill Coop Academy helps upskill West African cocoa farmers
On the occasion of the 2018 International Day of Cooperatives, learn more about Cargill's work to help farmer organizations
Cargill employees worldwide celebrate “Earth Day Every Day”
From Earth Day in April to World Environment Day in June, more than 8,316 employees in 39 countries logged over 11,000 volunteer hours.
In India, building classrooms and a brighter future
A partnership between Cargill, Swiss development organization Action de Soutien à l’Enfance Démunie and Lotus Petal Foundation provides education for K-12 students from low-income families free of cost.
Cargill-supported National School Meals Programme establish better nutrition in primary schools
Jun. 06, 2018
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.