Shelter & Food
Addressing housing and hunger needs, including in times of disaster
Every day around the world, guests call Marriott their “home away from home.” That’s why it’s only natural for us to help create places of refuge for those in need, providing housing and feeding the hungry, including during times of disaster.
Through a 13-year affiliation with Habitat for Humanity International, our employees and customers have helped fund and build thousands of homes in 15 countries, including the United States, Indonesia, Thailand and Mexico. While the company and its partners contribute about $200,000 annually to the cause, our employees roll up their sleeves, work as teams and create safe and affordable homes for others. In fact, our Fairfield Inn brand has made service to Habitat for Humanity its signature community service activity, incorporating house builds into major events such as general manager and owner and franchisee conferences.
Whether providing safe-to-donate food or employee volunteers, our hotels worldwide have worked with hunger relief organizations in their local communities, most of which in the U.S. are affiliates of Feeding America, formerly named America’s Second Harvest. Since 1992, Marriott International has contributed more than $500,000 to food banks. Unfortunately, there are times when natural disasters and other crises affect the communities where we live and work. We have contributed to the Disaster Relief Fund of both the American Red Cross and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and provide our Marriott Rewards™ members the opportunity to join us by donating their points.
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