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2 That s approximately the population of Washington, DC Sodexho Foundation Report

3 Fighting hunger isn t just about feeding people it s about attacking the painful cycle of poverty that leads to hunger. The Sodexho Foundation fights hunger by providing disadvantaged individuals with the tools and skills they need to achieve economic independence. The initiatives we support address sound nutrition, affordable housing, educational opportunities for young people, mentoring for disadvantaged children and adults, as well as culinary job training programs across the country. In 2002, we achieved a significant milestone by reaching our goal of raising $1 million. This was made possible through generous donations from Sodexho s vendors, partners, and, most significantly, from the thousands of men and women of Sodexho who have taken this serious issue to heart, raising money or making a direct financial commitment. Since 1999, the Foundation has distributed more than $1.2 million in grants and has received national and international recognition. And, as always, Sodexho pays all of the Foundation s administrative costs, ensuring that every donated dollar goes directly to supporting hunger relief programs and initiatives. Despite these impressive strides, the slumping US economy has brought a sharp increase in the number of Americans, including many children, who are at risk for hunger each day. The Foundation s work is more critical than ever, and our commitment remains strong. I want all those who supported the Foundation this past year to know that you really are making a difference to tens of thousands of people in need. On behalf of them, and the entire Sodexho Foundation board of directors, I thank you for your efforts and continued support. Michel Landel, President, Sodexho Foundation

4 Plus Boston. Plus Dallas. Plus Philadelphia. Times Ten. But we are making a difference.

5 The Campus Kitchens Project SM In partnership with universities, food banks, and foodservice companies, The Campus Kitchens Project teams up college students and dining services staff. Together, they recycle surplus food, prepare and deliver nourishing meals to seniors, children, and the homeless, and provide skills-based culinary job training for unemployed adults. Since its inception, more than 25,000 meals have been served through this program. Community Kitchens The Community Kitchens programs train unemployed adult students in basic culinary skills while using rescued and donated surplus food to make balanced meals for people in need. Professional chefs and instructors also provide food safety, life-skills and job readiness training and help the students secure career-track positions in the foodservice industry. Each year, the programs train over 1,000 Community Kitchens students and make more than 2.6 million meals for hungry children, seniors, and others in their communities. Feeding Our Future According to America s Second Harvest, undernutrition, along with environmental factors associated with poverty, can permanently retard a child s physical and mental growth. Since 1997, Feeding Our Future has been actively battling childhood undernutrition by donating the food and labor necessary to provide summer lunches to children who might otherwise go hungry. In 2002, this program served 150,000 meals to children in 14 cities. Atlanta Boston Calgary Chicago Detroit Fort Lauderdale Fort Worth Los Angeles Montréal New York Philadelphia San Francisco Toronto Washington, DC

6 Habitat for Humanity International Food or shelter? Low-income families too often have to choose between the two. Founded in 1976, Habitat brings together people with resources and people in need to build simple, decent, affordable houses. Sold with no-interest loans, these homes help create better lives for those in need. The Foundation s grant has helped the construction of a single-family home in Baltimore, and additional sites are being explored in other regions where a large number of Sodexho employees can be involved. The arms of a company like Sodexho have the potential to reach far and wide, helping many families escape the tragedy of poverty housing. Millard Fuller, Founder and President Habitat for Humanity International Heroes of Everyday Life SM The Heroes of Everyday Life initiative honors individuals who are truly making a difference. Each year, the Sodexho Foundation recognizes Sodexho employees who have invested their time, talent, and spirit in helping those who suffer from hunger in their communities. Nominated by a colleague, friend, or employer, selected Heroes of Everyday Life are honored at the annual Sodexho Foundation dinner, where donations are made to their local hunger-related charities of choice. Jumpstart In an effort to fight the cycle of poverty, a root cause of hunger, Jumpstart pairs trained university students with 3- to 5-year-old children struggling in Head Start and other early-learning programs. Praised by President Bush as saving America one person at a time, this program gives preschoolers the one-to-one mentoring and learning they need to thrive in school, leading them to successful lives. In addition to providing financial support for this program and scholarships to student mentors, the Sodexho Foundation helps recruit volunteers. Jumpstart engages young people in service to work toward the day that every child in America enters school prepared to succeed. Jumpstart Mission Statement

7 Amazing Grace Community Kitchen, Middletown, DE America s Second Harvest, Chicago, IL Atlanta Collaborative Kitchen, Atlanta, GA Atlanta Community Food Bank, Atlanta, GA C.H.E.F.S. Community Kitchen, San Francisco, CA The Campus Kitchens Project, St. Louis, MO Chattanooga Area Food Bank, Chattanooga, TN Cincinnati Community Kitchen, Cincinnati, OH City Harvest, New York, NY Clara White Mission, Jacksonville, FL Community Culinary School of Charlotte, Charlotte, NC Community Food Bank of New Jersey, Hillside, NJ DC Central Kitchen, Washington, DC Delaware Valley Community Kitchen, Philadelphia, PA Evening Sandwich Program, Waterville, ME Fare Start Community Kitchen, Seattle, WA Feeding Our Future The Fisherman s Project, Raleigh, NC Greater Boston Food Bank, Boston, MA Greater Philadelphia Food Bank, Philadelphia, PA Habitat for Humanity International, Americus, GA Homeless Ministry Outreach, Santa Ana, CA Hunger Connection, Rockford, IL Jefferson Parish Second Harvest Food Bank, New Orleans, LA Jumpstart, Boston, MA KCCK Culinary Cornerstones, Kansas City, MO Los Angeles Dream Center, Los Angeles, CA Maryland Community Kitchen, Baltimore, MD Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter, Waterville, ME North Texas Food Bank Community Kitchen, Dallas, TX Northern Illinois Food Bank, St. Charles, IL Oakland InterFaith Food Pantry, Oakland, ME Opportunities Cooking, Duluth, MN Pine Street Inn, Boston, MA Rachel s Table, New Haven, CT Sacred Heart Soup Kitchen, Waterville, ME San Francisco Food Bank, San Francisco, CA Second Harvest Food Bank of the Lehigh Valley, Allentown, PA Second Helpings, Indianapolis, IN St. Mary s Food Bank Community Kitchen, Phoenix, AZ Wallace Academy Community Kitchen, Nashville, TN Worchester Community Kitchen, Shrewsbury, MA *Preliminary and unaudited.

8 The Campus Kitchens Project 23% 2002 Grant Disbursements 2002 Funding Sources Heroes of Everyday Life 5% Other Hunger Relief Organizations 6% Sodexho Inc. Contributions 31% *Restricted 1% Servathon 1% **Miscellaneous 12% Jumpstart 11% Vendor Partnerships 13% Habitat for Humanity 11% Feeding Our Future 21% Community Kitchens 12% America s Second Harvest 11% Sodexho Foundation Dinner 23% Payroll Deduction Contributions 19% Administrative Costs 0% *Denotes funds earmarked by donor for a specific hunger relief program. **Includes office and unit fundraisers by Sodexho employees and customers, and online donations.