We're dedicated to making a difference in the communities where we live, work and do business. This is part of the legacy established by our founder, Milton S. Hershey. We're proud to ensure that lives on.

We work to help those in need by supporting numerous non-profit organizations, with a special focus on helping kids at risk. The Hershey Company, and our employees and retirees, volunteer actively, give generously and work to make a positive difference where it's most needed.

United Way
We have a long-standing relationship with United Way, which is working to advance the common good by focusing on education, income and health.  Hershey's combined annual company, employee and retiree contribution to United Way of nearly $2 million helps hundreds of agencies and organizations in the communities where its employees live and work.  Together, united, we are inspiring hope and creating opportunities for a better tomorrow.

American Red Cross
The Hershey Company has supported the American Red Cross for over 20 years. We provided aid for disaster relief efforts, and contributed to the disaster response preparedness plan and the "Be Red Cross Ready" campaign, which encourages families to prepare for disasters.

Our company supports numerous organizations focused on enriching lives in local and global communities. Please learn more by reading the pages in this section.