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8. Giving Back A Founding Belief
The Ben & Jerry’s Foundation Some of the profits of Ben & Jerry’s business go directly to the Ben & Jerry’s Foundation, which makes grants to grassroots organizations around the country addressing social and environmental problems. Product Donations We also make product donations to support the work of a wide range of nonprofit organizations in Vermont and across the country. Factory Seconds Program Within Vermont, we have a unique relationship with dozens of convenience stores that sell our factory seconds — ice cream that doesn’t quite meet our highest quality standards — to benefit local service organizations. Community Action
You might notice that we haven’t changed much about these community initiatives in recent years. We’re pleased with the flexibility these programs offer us to reach out to our neighbors in timely ways on a range of important issues. |
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Company co-founder Ben Cohen once said, “Business has a responsibility to give back to the community.” Not only did that sentence make a good bumper sticker; it has inspired us over the years to think carefully about the many communities where we have a presence — and the meaningful ways we can make a contribution to their quality of life.
Each year, our employees share their talents with nonprofit organizations through company-sponsored 
While we always have our eyes open for new opportunities, we’re satisfied with the impact that we’ve had working through these channels.