IHG & Action Against Hunger Unite in Fight Against Food Insecurity

IHG Hotels & Action Against Hunger Take a Stand Against Food Insecurity

IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced a new multi-year partnership with the global NGO Action Against Hunger to support its invaluable work combating food insecurity and Hunger for millions worldwide.

It's estimated that one in three people globally is still determining where their next meal comes from due to poverty, conflict, inefficient food systems, and climate change. Through thousands of hotels in communities across more than 100 countries, IHG has long supported efforts to improve food security, disaster relief efforts, and skills training. This is part of a pledge to improve the lives of 30 million people in its Journey to Tomorrow responsible business plan.

Action Against Hunger has been preventing, detecting, and treating Hunger for decades. Its world-renowned screen, treat, and sustain program provides help across East Africa, Central Africa, West Africa, Asia, the Americas, the Middle East, and Europe. IHG will help support and fund Action Against Hunger’s nutrition programs, specifically focusing on screening initiatives to spot early signs of malnutrition in children and provide potentially lifesaving treatment through local community outreach programs.

IHG will also seek to raise awareness of this critical issue among millions of guests worldwide and allow them to donate IHG One Rewards points to the cause. For example, every 10,000 points donated is enough to screen approximately 124 children for malnutrition, an essential first step toward the care they need. On average, 7,500 points can support a malnourished child with nutritious Food for six weeks and help bring them back to health.

Elie Maalouf, CEO of IHG Hotels & Resorts, said, "Food sits at the heart of our hotels and hospitality, nourishing people and communities. Yet sadly, we know it remains in desperately short supply for millions of people despite enough being produced to feed everyone on the planet. This is a problem the world can solve if societies, organizations, and businesses work together. IHG Hotels & Resorts is proud to partner with Action Against Hunger on their lifesaving work and the many other long-standing partnerships we have with incredible charities in local markets. Collectively, we want to help create lasting change in a world where people are nourished, always welcome, and always respected."

Ashwini Kakkar, Chair of Action Against Hunger International Network, said, "While Hunger is a widespread challenge, for the first time in human history, we can end chronic Hunger for everyone, for good. Realizing that vision will take bold action, we are grateful for IHG's will, wisdom, and leadership in advancing this vital cause. Hunger makes it harder for hundreds of millions of people worldwide to learn, work, dream, and realize their full potential. IHG's generous support will help advance our work to create a world where every life is well-nourished."

In line with IHG's commitment to providing True Hospitality for Good, this initiative will complement the current partnerships IHG and its hotels have in various local markets. These partnerships share the common goal of strengthening the food system within communities by offering training and resources to minimize food waste and redirecting excess food to those in need. IHG's existing partnerships in food security include collaborations with local food banks, No Kid Hungry in the US, OzHarvest in Australia, and Too Good To Go in Europe.