PriceSmart’s Corporate Volunteering Program formalizes employees’ long-standing commitment to community service. Employees contribute their time across a variety of initiatives, and many also participate in foundation programs. Employee feedback highlights volunteering as a meaningful way to support communities, build empathy, and foster personal growth across the regions where PriceSmart operates.
PriceSmart’s Food Rescue & Giving Program helps reduce food waste and fight hunger by donating nutritious perishable items to local food banks and NGOs. The program operates across multiple markets, redirecting food from landfills to communities in need. This initiative supports food security, promotes environmental sustainability, and strengthens local partnerships.
Contributions come from both members and local vendors. The campaign operates across multiple markets, demonstrating the power of collective action to create meaningful impact in the communities we serve.
The PriceSmart Foundation serves as PriceSmart Inc.’s strategic philanthropic partner, creating economic opportunities by working with local partner organizations that reach underserved communities in the markets where PriceSmart operates.
The Foundation supports secondary and technical educational programs that help students develop the skills and confidence needed to pursue further studies or enter the workforce, while also strengthening small and medium enterprises—primarily those led by women—to expand access to sustainable livelihoods.
Through close collaboration with PriceSmart teams, the Foundation enhances the impact of its programs and promotes employee engagement as part of a broader commitment to inclusive community growth.
Aprender y Crecer is a long-standing initiative dedicated to supporting public education in Latin America. Funded by contributions from PriceSmart Members and matching support from Price Philanthropies, the program has provided school supplies and books to students, as well as resources for school libraries, helping improve access to education and learning opportunities across the region.