Our Partnership
For over a decade, Greater Good Charities and Mars have mobilized in response to need around the world, helping communities amplify the good.
Our Impact Together
Mars and Greater Good Charities are bringing the support communities need, when they need it.
Cash Donations (from June 2014)
Disaster Relief
$0
Food Supplies & Procurement
$0
Pedigree Program
$0
Jackson Galaxy Program
$0
Shelter Animal Fostering
$0
Shelter Animal Transportation
$0
Spay/Neuter
$0
Animal Health & Wellbeing
$0
Safe Housing & Shelter
$0
Good Packs
$0
Total
$0
🇺🇦 Ukraine
$0
🇹🇭 Thailand
$0
🇺🇸 United States
$0
In-Kind Donations (from May 2011)
Pet Food & Treats – Mars (Pedigree, Nutro)
$0
Pet Food & Treats – Royal Canin (RC, Eukanuba)
$0
Confectionery
$0
Pet Pharmaceuticals from Banfield Foundation
$0
DNA Tests / Disease Screening Kits
$0
Total
$0
🇦🇬 Antigua
$0
🇨🇦 Canada
$0
🇹🇷 Turkey, 🇧🇾 Belarus, Central Eurasia
$0
🇺🇸 United States
$0
From shelters to storms, Mars is bringing relief across the globe.
Fair Market Value of all Donations ($)
2021
$0
2022
$0
2023
$0
2024 Q3
$0
Weight of Cat Food (lb)*
2021
0 lb
2022
0 lb
2023
0 lb
2024 Q3
0 lb
Weight of Dog Food (lb)*
2021
0 lb
2022
0 lb
2023
0 lb
2024 Q3
0 lb
Weight of Cat and Dog Treats (lb)
2021
0 lb
2022
0 lb
2023
0 lb
2024 Q3
0 lb
No. of Cat Meals*
2021
0
2022
0
2023
0
2024 Q3
0
No. of Dog Meals*
2021
0
2022
0
2023
0
2024 Q3
0
No. of Cats Helped*
2021
0
2022
0
2023
0
2024 Q3
0
No. of Dogs Helped*
2021
0
2022
0
2023
0
2024 Q3
0
No. of Shipments
2021
0
2022
0
2023
0
2024 Q3
0
No. of Ambassadors Served
2021
0
2022
0
2023
0
2024 Q3
0
No. of U.S. States Served
2021
0
2022
0
2023
0
2024 Q3
0
* Includes Pedigree Feeding Program donations during 2022 and 2023
Our Mission
Mobilizing Good for People, Pets, and the Planet
Greater Good Charities works to help people, pets, and the planet by mobilizing in response to need and amplifying the good. We are a 501(c)(3) public non-profit charity that is audited yearly. We have been rated Four-Star by Charity Navigator and received a Platinum rating on GuideStar for our dedication to transparency and positive impact.
FY24 UNAUDITED FINANCIALS
Total Support
$0
Programs & Grants
$0
97.5%
Fundraising Expenses
$0
1.2%
Management Expenses
$0
0.6%
What We Do
We provide the foundation for a global movement of relief, recovery, and sustainability.
Animal Health & Wellbeing
Biodiversity & Conservation
Food & Supplies Procurement
How We Do It
We act swift in response, resilient in recovery – always ready for tomorrow.
Veterinary Care
Environmental Protection & Research
Community Engagement
Unified Approach
This is a unified story, rooted in a single movement that seamlessly integrates what we do and how we do it.
From rapid crisis response to fostering sustainable growth for people, animals, and the environment, every initiative is designed to create tangible, measurable outcomes.
Unshakeable
Integrity
Creative
Connectivity
Focused
Agility
Thoughtful
Leadership
Amplify the Good
So what does GOOD look like?
Greater Good Charities helps local communities at a global scale. Whether we are delivering vital supplies to those in crisis, renovating transitional housing to keep people with their pets, or re-establishing bee populations, we are dedicated to those who need us most.
Global Reach
Driving relief and supporting communities globally.
Greater Good Charities food & supply programs transform communities for the better, by providing needed humanitarian and animal welfare items when and where they are needed most. To date, we've delivered tens of thousands of truckloads globally, providing hundreds of millions in value.
Global Numbers
Our impact worldwide.
Greater Good Charities is the global leader in managing excess, short-dated, and unsaleable stock, directing over $750M in resources to communities most in need across 121 countries. With the largest network of its kind, we've supported over 10,000 groups worldwide.
690M
Meals for Pets
22.5M
Meals for People
$342M
Essential Supplies
5.4M
Doses of Pet Pharma
220K
Kilos of Bee Sugar Substitute
$25M+
Goods Donated per Month
50
Containers Shipped per Week
Impact Stories
Our work is transforming lives worldwide.
250,000 Meals and Mars Candy Delivered to Earthquake Survivors
Greater Good Charities' disaster response team, supported by 70 volunteers, provided over 250,000 hot meals and Mars candy to earthquake victims, refugees, and rescue workers in Hatay, Turkey. For 60 days, the team distributed meals, pet food for families, and food for stray animals. We continue to provide humanitarian and pet aid through local partners.
2.5M Pet Meals Donated Through Mars and Walmart Partnership
Walmart partnered with Mars Petcare and Greater Good Charities to launch the "Extend A Paw" program. For every qualifying purchase of Pedigree, IAMS, Nutro, or Temptations, Mars Petcare donated one meal to a pet in need. The campaign drove 51.2 million digital impressions, exceeded the donation goal with 2.5 million meals, and solidified Walmart and Mars Petcare as trusted, pet-loving brands.
Emergency Food for Millions of Bees After Hurricanes
In partnership with Mann Lake, the Florida State Beekeepers Association, and Cargill, responded to Hurricane Helene’s devastation by providing emergency food supplies to beekeepers in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. We delivered 41,000 gallons of syrup and 40,000 pounds of bee pollen substitute to sustain millions of at-risk bees. This effort is part of an ongoing mission to support beekeepers and protect vital pollinators as they recover.
Chris Pratt and GGC Raise $650K to Fight Food Insecurity
Chris Pratt and Greater Good Charities, along with partners, raised nearly $650,000 through the Feed Thy Neighbor initiative to fight COVID-19-related food insecurity. Supported by The Hunger Site and 12 Tomatoes, 100% of donations went to relief efforts. Pratt contributed $100,000 in matching funds and hosted a star-studded New Year’s Eve Instagram Live. Funds were split between Feeding America® and frontline hunger relief grants.
GGC Builds Pet Shelter for Domestic Violence Survivors
Liberty House in Albany, Georgia, was transformed to welcome residents’ pets, removing a major barrier for domestic violence victims. A new 12'x24' pet shelter with three suites, outdoor access, and amenities was built, alongside a fenced play area, storage shelving, a ramp, and sidewalk. Over 13 days, 26 volunteers contributed 1,524 hours. The facility now provides 1,095 safe pet housing nights annually.
Disaster Response
Mars stepped up in meeting disaster head-on with pre-staged supplies.
Hurricanes Helene and Milton unleashed unprecedented devastation across the Southeastern U.S. With support from Mars, Greater Good Charities deployed 140+ trucks and 5 planes across five states, delivering 2,800 tons of emergency supplies, evacuating shelter animals, saving billions of bees, and providing nearly $10M in aid – transforming every $1 donated into $27 of relief.
1. Preparedness
Mars Sets the Stage for Relief
Supplies were delivered ahead of Hurricane Helene, and 100+ shelter pets relocated to safety. Additional supplies were pre-positioned for Hurricane Milton, with partners engaged to support communities and safeguard bees through emergency feeding.
2. Response
Aid is Delivered Immediately
Close to $10M in aid, including food, water, hygiene products, pet supplies, and beekeeper support, was delivered via 130 trucks to 50 communities, including remote areas, in collaboration with local, state, and national partners.
3. Recovery
Sustained Efforts for Long-Term Impact
Recovery efforts focus on delivering supplies, supporting affected communities, and providing ongoing aid to the most vulnerable in high-need areas.
Pre-staged distribution centers leave GGC well-positioned for disaster.
Wildfires
Tornadoes
Hurricanes
Earthquakes
Floods
Conflicts
Expansion Opportunities
Mars and Greater Good Charities are pioneering a unified response for Whole Community Support.
Greater Good Charities can serve as ONE solution for ONE Mars – amplifying both organizations' impact through targeted, high-visibility initiatives focused on sustainability, community health, and animal welfare – across Petcare, Snacking, Food & Nutrition.
People
Leverage Mars Food to address food insecurity, expand shelters, and engage employees in meaningful volunteer initiatives.
Pets
Increase Mars’ support for food donations, disaster relief operations, and responsible pet ownership education.
Planet
Collaborate on reforestation, bee conservation, and biodiversity protection, directly supporting Mars’ sustainability goals.
Benefit from preemptive messaging with employees and brand visibility.
Strengthened CSR Profile
Enhance Mars’ corporate social responsibility and purpose-driven mission.
Increase Brand Visibility
Boost brand awareness through co-branded campaigns, social media recognition, and collaborative storytelling.
Employee Engagement
Offer Mars associates opportunities to actively engage in impactful projects, promoting pride and loyalty within the workforce.
Be a first responder partner for disaster response.
Disaster Cache and Emergency Response
GGC, with its established global network and logistical expertise, will work with Mars to develop a dedicated disaster cache of supplies that can be deployed pre or immediately in the event of natural disasters.
First In, First On the Ground
Mars will play a key role in being "first in" to deliver critical pet food and supplies when natural disasters occur.
Brand Visibility and Impact
Enhancement of Mars' corporate social responsibility (CSR) profile, showcasing its commitment to both disaster relief and animal welfare, helping people and pets in moments of crisis.
Employee Engagement
Employees of Mars could have the opportunity to engage directly in these relief efforts, whether through volunteering, product donations, or other forms of support.
Lift communities from poverty, assist domestic abuse victims, build shelters, and restore biodiversity.
Together, we can provide immediate and long-term relief for pets in the aftermath of disasters, while advancing our shared mission to create a better world for people, pets, and the planet.
Amplify the Good