Held at the Amex Stadium in Brighton, the evening was hosted by Sean Haley, chief executive of Sodexo UK & Ireland, alongside Gareth John, chair of the Foundation, and Sodexo ambassador Matt Dawson.
Nearly 400 guests enjoyed a dining experience curated by Sodexo Live! which showcased sustainable and locally sourced ingredients, in collaboration with local 2013 MasterChef winner Steven Edwards. Dishes also included a plant-based kofta canape, Thai curry and petit fours from the Enactus Chance to Change project.
Sodexo launched the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation in 2005 as a UK-registered charity and has supported more than 70 national and local charities. During the last financial year alone, the foundation donated more than £400,000 to 26 charities positively impacting just under two million people.
Haley said: “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.
“The strategic goals of the Stop Hunger Foundation, which encompass fundraising and volunteering, are integral to Sodexo's regional social value strategy. They underscore our ethical manifesto for leading the way in improving the quality of life for society and our planet."