Giving Back this Holiday Season

Techbuyer is committed to helping support local charities that do amazing work right on our doorstep. 

That’s why this Holiday Season, we are working with Philabundance and the Ronald McDonald House Charities Upper Midwest to reach as many of those in need as possible. Techbuyer is making a generous donation to each charity this year, and we are asking for other organizations or individuals, capable of supporting, to help in any way they can.  

With offices located in both the Philadelphia metro area and Rochester, Minnesota, Techbuyer wanted to throw its support behind these charities to support the outstanding work they do in their communities. 

So, as it is the Season of Giving, Techbuyer is donating to both organizations because we believe they are truly making a difference during these trying times. 

 

The Problem of Food Waste 

Each year, 108 billion pounds of food are wasted in the US, equal to 130 billion meals with a value of $408 billion. This happens all while 34 million people, including 9 million children, in the US are food insecure. 

As a champion of the circular economy, it’s important that every resource is properly used – especially when precious food can help sustain someone in need. 

Philabundance, an innovative, impactful and collaborative charity, provides millions of pounds of food to those in need each year. Philabundance is the largest hunger relief organization in the Delaware Valley - we are inspired by the work it does, and we are proud to support it. 

Philabundance in particular provides good food, that would otherwise be thrown away, to those who need it most. Their approach also helps to develop the circular economy and highlights the problem of food waste. 

 

Going Further this Holiday Season 

We have had a focus on fighting hunger in all our global locations; however, we could not ignore the good work being undertaken by Ronald McDonald House.  

For decades, the Ronald McDonald House Charities have been providing a warm and welcoming community of support and respite for families with seriously ill or injured children. It’s been an incredibly difficult few years for these families, and we are overjoyed that our contribution will go to immediate use helping those in need in Minnesota. 

To join us and help provide those less fortunate than ourselves with a Christmas to enjoy, you can donate here:  

Philabundance

Ronald McDonald House Charities Upper Midwest

Good Food is Not Just for Christmas

This festive season, we are not only committed to supporting these two organizations – Techbuyer is delighted to also be working with similar groups in the UK, France, Germany, New Zealand and Australia. We are determined to help provide a happier Christmas for those in need wherever we can. It is all part of our ongoing year-round efforts to help those who need it, help develop the circular economy and help to end food waste. 

The problem of food wastage is truly a horrifying one; there is enough food produced to feed everyone on the planet, yet 30% of perfectly good produce never makes it to the table. Instead, it is thrown away, often in landfills, leaving some 811 million people worldwide hungry.  

Hunger is not the only injustice from this waste: this is also an urgent environmental issue. Food waste accounts for 8-10% of global greenhouse gases (equivalent to being the third-largest emitter in the world!). This makes food waste a problem that we need to solve to create a sustainable future for our planet and our people. 

As a global organization, Techbuyer aims to make a positive impact wherever it can and support local communities. We hope that our charitable contribution is well received by all of our valued customers.