Over £285,000 was raised at event caterer and services group Sodexo’s Stop Hunger Foundation annual dinner, celebrating the foundation’s impact at the Amex Stadium in Brighton on 21 March.
The event was hosted by Sean Haley, CEO of Sodexo UK & Ireland; Gareth John, Sodexo’s European director of legal affairs; and Matt Dawson, Sodexo ambassador, alongside the trustees and chair of the foundation.
The Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation was established in 2005 as a UK-registered charity and has supported more than 70 national and local charities and donated more than £400,000 to 26 charities positively impacting just under two million people last year.
Curated by Sodexo Live, the dinner showcased sustainable and locally sourced ingredients for its 400 guests in collaboration with 2013 MasterChef winner, Steven Edwards.
In addition to raising funds through a live auction, guests were given the opportunity to purchase a copy of the ‘Chance for Change’ cookbook. This was part of the foundation’s partnership with Enactus to support female refugees in the UK, and a chance to speak with Amina Missi, who has benefited first-hand from this initiative.
Gareth John, said: “This event is a celebration of what we can achieve together and a reminder of the work that still lies ahead. We are heartened by the incredible generosity of everyone at the event who helped raise these much-needed funds for our communities.”
Sean Haley, added: “Sodexo’s Stop Hunger Foundation epitomises our unwavering dedication to supporting the communities where we live, work, and serve. Social impact is the driving force behind everything we do, and our colleagues across the UK and Ireland have exemplified this spirit once again through their exceptional volunteering and fundraising efforts.”