Feeding the Hungry
Melaleuca Fills Food Pantries, Provides Meals for Families in Need
For people facing poverty and other unfortunate life circumstances, an empty stomach is a very real, very frightening and all-too-common occurrence. One in six children in America may not know where they will get their next meal, while one in four children around the world suffer from malnutrition. To those who worry about feeding themselves and their loved ones, having something to eat is an answered prayer.
To ease the suffering caused by hunger, Melaleuca has supported Feeding America, the Second Harvest Food Bank, Salvation Army, Boy Scouts of America, American Red Cross, United Way and several other non-profit organizations to feed hundreds of thousands of families in need.
Almost 30 years ago, the Boy Scouts of America sat down with Melaleuca CEO Frank VanderSloot to discuss the creation of a regional Scouting for Food drive. The meeting closed with a handshake—and Frank’s promise that Melaleuca would support this important cause. As the food drive’s primary sponsor, Melaleuca has continued to honor that pledge for nearly three decades. It has grown into the region’s largest food drive. With our help, the Boy Scouts have collected more than 3,000 tons of food for disadvantaged families.
Melaleuca has donated food, money and other resources to charitable organizations that put on community food drives, assemble meal baskets, stock shelves with non-perishable items and provide groceries to the hungry.
Over the years, our 4,300 employees around the world have carried on a tradition of making generous food donations for families struggling to make ends meet.
With the help of our employees and Preferred Members, Melaleuca will continue its commitment to provide meals for families in need. As we collect, buy and donate food to help disadvantaged families, our hope is that the day will soon come when no one goes hungry again.
“Melaleuca has provided an outstanding example of community service. Their sponsorship has allowed Scouting for Food to make a difference in many lives.”
— Clarke Farrer, CEO, Boy Scouts of America Grand Teton Council
Stories: Feeding the Hungry
Melaleuca Donations Raise Spirits, Brighten Holidays for Families in Need
This holiday season, Melaleuca helped less-fortunate families by providing food, toys, money and volunteers. In total, over $110,000 was donated to worthy charitable causes.
Melaleuca Foundation Pays for Thanksgiving Community Dinner for Hundreds of Families in Need
More than 800 people in need were treated to a delicious Thanksgiving meal thanks to a significant donation made by the Melaleuca Foundation.
Melaleuca-sponsored awareness campaigns bring in 78 tons of food for the hungry
The Wellness Company helped mobilize the community, resulting in a food drive that far-exceeded expectations.
Melaleuca Constructs Climate-controlled Storage Unit for Food Bank
The newly-constructed unit, made with material and labor provided by Melaleuca, replaces an old utility shed that had been used for years.
Team Members Come Together to Feed the Hungry
This year, Melaleuca Team Members proved that kindness and competition go a long way toward fulfilling our mission statement: “To enhance the lives of those we touch by helping people reach their goals.”
Melaleuca Helps Purchase Freezers to Fight Hunger, Feed Families in Need
Continuing its commitment to provide meals for families in need, the Melaleuca Foundation joined an interfaith effort to buy seven new industrial freezers for Idaho Falls charities.
Melaleuca Food Drive Sponsorship Helps Hundreds of Thousands of Families
For 25 years, Melaleuca’s sponsorship of the Scouting for Food drive has helped hundreds of thousands of families in need by raising 2,350 tons of food.
Melaleuca Partners with Salvation Army, St. Vincent de Paul, Soup Kitchen
Melaleuca and its employees donated tons of food, money and hundreds of gifts to families in need throughout Idaho and Tennessee.
Melaleuca Delivers Food, Donations to Families in Need
In the spirit of doing good where good is needed, Melaleuca has recently made several donations of food and other items that will enhance thousands of lives.
