Community Impact
As a leading food manufacturing and agricultural company, we believe we have an economic and social responsibility to make a positive and long-term difference. We strive to act responsibly with integrity, maintaining balance and creating value for all — from our employees to our customers, and the broader communities in which we operate.
The activities that we support include addressing food security, supporting initiatives that promote health and wellbeing, and programs that address sustainability.
In addition to these corporate sponsorships, many local community organisations in close proximity to one of our major operations are supported through our community sponsorship program.
Foodbank Australia
Foodbank Australia is the largest hunger relief agency in Australia. Each year Simplot Australia participates in Foodbank’s Collaborative Supply Program. In FY2026, as part of this program, we will manufacture more than 300,000 jars of Leggo’s Napoletana Pasta and Leggo's Bolognese sauces. Learn more about our involvement in Foodbank’s Collaborative Supply Program.
Ronald McDonald House
Community Sponsorship
For more than 25 years, Simplot and the brands you love and trust have been synonymous with the locations within which we operate.
In continuation of our commitment to supporting local organisations, our annual Community Sponsorships provide select groups with a donation valued at up to $2,500 to support their local initiatives. It’s our way of saying thanks to our local communities for having us in your backyard.
Supporting Our Communities
We support organisations that make a real and long-term difference to communities within which we operate. They must tangibly link to our purpose, mission, and values, and align with one of the following categories:
Food Security
Health and Wellbeing
Environment
Simplot Community Sponsorship Grants Program
Every day, local community groups across Australia and New Zealand are making a real difference – helping families access food, creating safe spaces for young people and building stronger, healthier communities. Through Simplot’s Community Sponsorship Grants program, we’re proud to support this important work.
In 2026, 41 organisations received grants of $1,000 to $2,500 to deliver projects that matter, from providing meals for those in need to creating inclusive sporting opportunities and supporting environmental initiatives. These efforts reflect our commitment to food security, health and wellbeing and sustainability in the communities where we live and work.
Here’s our list of recipients for 2026/27:
MEET THIS YEAR’S RECIPIENTS
NSW — Bathurst and Kelso
Bathurst 75 Football Club
Bathurst Archers
Bathurst Athletics Club
Bathurst Bulldogs Junior Rugby Club
Bathurst Greens Cricket Club
Bathurst Triathlon Club
Lifeline Central West Ltd
Police Citizens Youth Club
Raglan Community Sporting and Social Committee
The Rotary Club of Bathurst
TAS — Ulverstone, Devonport and Wesley Vale
Burnie Agricultural and Pastoral Society
Devonport Athletic Club
Devonport Bulls Rugby Union Club
Don College
Glen Huon Primary School Association
Lions Club of Scottsdale Spud Fest
Longford Netball Club
Mersey Valley Cricket Association
Miandetta Primary School
Northern Suburbs Community Centre
Parklands High School Association
Romaine Park Primary School
Rural Alive and Well
Sheffield Junior Cricket Club
Spreyton Primary School Association
West Devonport Hockey Club
Yolla District School Stock Handling Team
VIC — Echuca
Barmah Food Shack
Crossenvale Community House
Echuca Bowls Club Inc.
Echuca Moama Athletics
Echuca Neighbourhood House Inc.
Echuca United Football Netball Club
Mathoura Football Netball Club
VIC — Mentone (Chifley)
CIS Glen Eira
Find a Penny Foundation
Operation Stitches
The Supported Kitchen Inc.
Wowara Aboriginal College
NZ — Auckland
AUT Foundation
Graeme Dingle Foundation
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