Sysco addresses food insecurity in global communities, exceeding its giving goals in 3rd annual Purpose Month

Rhea-AI Summary

Sysco (NYSE:SYY) reported that nearly 10,000 colleagues volunteered across November 2025 for its 3rd annual Purpose Month, contributing 36,817 volunteer hours and supporting more than 1,700 charities.

Participation spanned 339 sites in 9 countries. Sysco says Purpose Month began in Canada in November 2022 and that colleagues have contributed a cumulative over 80,000 volunteer hours across three years. The company frames the initiative as part of its effort to ease global food insecurity and deepen community engagement.

Key Figures

Volunteer hours (Nov 2025) 36,817 hours Company-wide Purpose Month volunteering in November

Charities impacted over 1,700 charities Organizations reached during November Purpose Month

Participating colleagues nearly 10,000 colleagues Employees volunteering globally during November

Participating sites 339 sites Company locations engaged across multiple countries

Countries involved 9 countries Geographic reach of Purpose Month efforts

Total volunteer hours over 80,000 hours Aggregate Purpose Month hours over three years

Annual Purpose Month 3rd annual Indicates three consecutive years of the program

Program origin year November 2022 Launch of Purpose Month in Canada

Market Reality Check

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Historical Context

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Nov 18	Brand partnership	Positive	+1.0%	Partnered with MICHELIN Guide as official distributor for 2025 ceremony.
Nov 12	Dividend announcement	Positive	-0.5%	Declared $0.54 quarterly dividend and highlighted FY25 $81B+ sales scale.
Nov 10	CSR partnership	Positive	-0.8%	Hunger-relief event packaging over 1M cereal servings across 15 states.
Nov 03	Brand partnership	Positive	-1.9%	Supported inaugural 2025 American South MICHELIN Guide Ceremony.
Nov 03	Brand partnership	Positive	-1.9%	Partnered for 2025 MICHELIN Guide Carolinas Ceremony, showcasing products.

Pattern Detected

Recent partnership, dividend, and CSR-style announcements have often been followed by flat-to-negative next-day moves, even when the underlying news was positive.

Recent Company History

Over the last two months, Sysco has highlighted brand-aligned initiatives and capital returns. Partnerships with The MICHELIN Guide on Nov 3 and Nov 18, 2025 underscored its premium foodservice positioning. A Purpose Month collaboration with Happy Day Brands on Nov 10, 2025 focused on hunger relief. On Nov 12, 2025, Sysco declared a quarterly dividend of $0.54 per share alongside FY25 sales above $81 billion. Historically, these positive updates have not always produced consistent upside in the following session.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement showcases Sysco’s global community engagement, with colleagues contributing 36,817 volunteer hours in November across 339 sites in 9 countries, supporting over 1,700 charities. Over three years, the company reports more than 80,000 volunteer hours tied to Purpose Month. In context of recent brand partnerships and dividend news, investors may track how such ESG and community initiatives reinforce Sysco’s market position and stakeholder relationships over time.

Key Terms

food insecurity technical

"volunteered 36,817 hours in November to help ease global food insecurity"

Food insecurity is a situation where individuals or families do not have reliable access to enough nutritious food to meet their basic needs. It can lead to health problems and reduced productivity, which may impact economic stability and consumer spending. For investors, widespread food insecurity can signal risks to social stability and long-term growth in affected regions.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

Thousands of Sysco colleagues volunteered 36,817 hours in November to help ease global food insecurity, impacting over 1,700 individual charities

HOUSTON, Dec. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sysco Corporation, the leading global foodservice distribution company, is excited to share that nearly 10,000 colleagues around the world volunteered every day in November, making the company’s 3^rd annual Purpose Month its most successful yet.

Thousands of colleagues from 339 sites in 9 countries participated in Sysco’s Purpose Month, impacting over 1,700 individual charities in an annual quest to ease global food insecurity.

“Sysco’s Purpose Month is further evidence of our commitment to helping to ease food insecurity, to supporting the communities we serve and to living our Purpose of Connecting the World to Share Food and Care for One Another,” said Devin Graves, Sysco’s director of community impact.

Sysco’s Purpose Month originated in Canada in November 2022, when colleagues from across that country’s 16 sites rallied together against a common goal to combat hunger in local communities and to boost their volunteering and donation efforts ahead of the holiday season.

That effort was so successful that Sysco decided to expand that program globally in 2023. Since then, Sysco colleagues have donated more of their time and product each year, for a total of over 80,000 volunteer hours in three years.

“I know this is only the beginning of what we can do to make a global impact in the communities where we work and live,” Graves said. “Our colleagues across the world are passionate about helping our communities and will continue to step up to show their support.”

About Sysco

Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food and related products to customers who prepare meals away from home. This includes restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments, entertainment venues, and more. Sysco operates 339 distribution centers, in 10 countries, with 75,000 colleagues serving approximately 730,000 customer locations. The company generated sales of more than $81 billion in fiscal year 2025 that ended June 28, 2025.

As the world’s largest food-away-from-home distributor, Sysco offers customized supply chain solutions, bespoke specialty product offerings, and culinary support to drive customers to innovate and optimize their operations. We act as a trusted business partner to our customers, helping them grow through our industry-leading portfolio that includes fresh produce, premium proteins, specialty products, sustainably focused items, equipment and supplies, and innovative culinary solutions.

For more information, visit www.sysco.com. For important news and key information for Sysco investors, visit the Investor Relations section of the company’s website at investors.sysco.com.

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FAQ

What did Sysco (SYY) report for Purpose Month November 2025?

Sysco said nearly 10,000 colleagues volunteered, totaling 36,817 hours, across 339 sites in 9 countries.

How many charities did Sysco employees support during Purpose Month 2025?

Sysco reported impacting more than 1,700 individual charities during Purpose Month 2025.

How many total volunteer hours has Sysco logged across three Purpose Months (through 2025)?

Sysco reported a cumulative total of over 80,000 volunteer hours across three years of Purpose Month activity.

When did Sysco launch Purpose Month and how did it expand?

Purpose Month began in Canada in November 2022 and was expanded globally in 2023, according to the company.

Which Sysco locations participated in Purpose Month 2025?

Sysco reported participation from 339 sites in 9 countries during Purpose Month 2025.

What is Sysco's stated purpose for Purpose Month and its community focus?

Sysco describes Purpose Month as an initiative to ease global food insecurity and to strengthen community volunteering and donations.