Last Spring MESA received its first 1% donation from Drive Current, a San Diego-based strategic consulting firm that we’d never before heard of until they chose MESA to share in their annual profits. Now, we’re on a tear; seeking out other 1% companies that may welcome MESA as an annual grantee, and asking friends and supporters to contact their favorite companies to tell them about the 1% model. Becoming a 1% for the Planet company not only takes the guesswork out of charitable giving for corporations, but also demonstrates a strong commitment to environmental philanthropy to their customer base.

Now that MESA can proudly display our own “1% Recipient” logo, we hope to connect with more companies that share in our vision of linking global farmers to counterparts in sustainable food systems.