Sonny Catacutan
Country President, Cargill Philippins
A Message at Food for Hungry Minds Partner Recognition 2022
"Thank you very much for recognizing Cargill as your partner in transforming lives. What we do here really deeply resonates with our purpose and with our values.
Supporting local communities is part of Cargill’s purpose to nourish the world in a safe responsible and sustainable way and we believe that partnerships are key ingredient in making it happen working in collaboration with our partners help us reach more people and deliver more lasing impact.
Wow! 180 young minds I remember this is since 2006 our long standing partnership with Hungry Minds have truly helped young beneficiaries to dream to aspire that is power on their hands to uplift their lives and their families. Our collective efforts paved the way for a better future for these young minds it's very rewarding for us at Cargill to witness our beneficiaries grow and become the ones who uplift others. We are especially proud that we have one scholar who has become a part of the Cargill family one of the many success stories that inspire us to keep going with this meaningful work.
Once again, thank you, Hungry Minds for our collaboration in creating this life changing opportunities for the future generation. Let us continue to transform lives and help communities thrive. "
and Family Day in 2016
Geegee Catral
Hungry Minds Champion
"The first time I attended a Hungry Minds graduation was in 2008. I don't remember the name of the student who gave the speech that night but I do remember the sincere gratitude she expressed for her teachers and for her education. She shared about her first day at school and the meal that meant so much to her. While this student cried her eyes out on stage, because of appreciation, I found myself teary eyed as well and my heart swelled with pride for her and for her classmates and for her teachers who, no doubt, worked so hard to get them where they were.
I made a quiet decision in my heart that night to support Hungry Minds School.
From then on, the support that I thought about at that time was financial, but I found myself supporting in a different way more by spreading the word about the impact that this school makes. Teacher Candy was a very good friend of mine, has shared many Hungry Minds stories with me over the years and these stories have touched my heart. They are stories of struggle and pain and perseverance and success and these stories I try to share with my family and friends and even my own students and when I see them responding by supporting Hungry Minds as well it brings me so much joy.
So I want to thank everyone in Hungry Minds who is involved in this very important work of nation building through education you are making such a big impact on our country and you've allowed us to take part in the journey to take part in this world so thank you very much. I don't know if you realize it Hungry Minds but you are the real blessings in this partnership because you inspire us to do more good in this world. "