Food Security Strengthened as Bunge Volunteers Unite ‘Hand in Hand’ on World Food Day 2025
Bunge Volunteers Unite ‘Hand in Hand’ to Strengthen Global Food Security on World Food Day 2025Following its recent combination with Viterra, the company is mobilizing an even larger global team to take action against hunger and promote sustainable food systems. Throughout October, employees are coming together “Hand in Hand” to support food security and give back to the communities where they live and work.
This month-long global initiative is taking place across 148 cities in 26 countries, uniting Bunge employees in a shared mission to address food insecurity. Volunteers are dedicating their time, skills, and resources to help more than 100 local organizations that focus on feeding communities, improving nutrition, and advancing education around food systems. Each Bunge site has been encouraged to identify local projects that align with the company’s focus on food security and education, ensuring every effort creates meaningful, community-driven impact.
Now in its fourth consecutive year, the Global Volunteer Program continues to grow in scale and purpose. With the addition of Viterra’s global workforce, the initiative’s reach has expanded significantly, empowering more employees to take part in tangible, hands-on service projects. The result is a more connected, more impactful network of volunteers united by one goal—helping to build a world where everyone has access to safe, nutritious, and sustainable food.
“This World Food Day reminds us that when we work hand in hand with our communities, we can make a real difference,” said Gabriella Herzog, Global Social Impact Director at Bunge. “We are embodying our ‘We Do What’s Right’ value by uniting an even larger global team to tackle the crucial challenge of food security. It is incredibly inspiring to see our colleagues dedicate their time and energy to this mission. Their actions reflect not only our company’s values but also a shared belief that building stronger food systems starts locally—with each of us contributing where we can.”
Since its inception in 2022, Bunge’s World Food Day Global Volunteer Program has served as a cornerstone of the company’s community engagement strategy. In just a few years, the program has facilitated hundreds of volunteer initiatives worldwide. These activities have ranged from organizing food drives and supporting food banks to delivering nutritional education programs and partnering with local schools and community organizations to combat hunger. Many of these collaborations have evolved into long-term partnerships, creating a sustained and positive impact in the regions where Bunge operates.
Bunge employees have participated in diverse local projects such as assembling food packages for vulnerable families, planting community gardens, preparing meals at shelters, and providing training on healthy and sustainable eating habits. These hands-on initiatives not only address immediate food needs but also strengthen community resilience by empowering people with knowledge and resources.
The company’s expanded commitment this year comes at a crucial moment. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), more than 735 million people around the world faced hunger in 2023—a number that underscores the urgency of collective action. By connecting its global volunteer efforts with FAO’s World Food Day 2025 theme, Bunge reinforces its dedication to improving access to food and advancing sustainability across the agricultural value chain.
Observed annually on October 16, World Food Day was established by the FAO of the United Nations to raise awareness and drive action toward ending hunger, achieving food security, and promoting sustainable food systems. For Bunge, the day serves as a powerful reminder of its responsibility and capability to help shape a more equitable global food future.
As Bunge and Viterra move forward as a combined organization, their expanded global footprint offers new opportunities to multiply their positive impact. Through teamwork, innovation, and volunteerism, Bunge employees are proving that small actions—taken together across continents—can create meaningful change.
By working “hand in hand” with communities, Bunge continues to demonstrate that advancing food security is not just part of its business—it’s part of its identity.
