A few months ago, we were brainstorming ways to say "thank you" to our longtime customers.

Some brands give out swag, but we wanted to do something different. After all, part of our ethos is to reduce waste. 

Our team came up with the idea of donating $100 to a nonprofit in honor of our customers when they hit five orders. We saw this as a fun way to say thank you while giving back to communities and causes that are meaningful to us.

Everyone on our team picked an issue that's important to them and chose a nonprofit to support. By each picking a different nonprofit, we also thought we could give customers some insight into who we are outside of work.

Customers can also nominate a nonprofit of their choice if they prefer.

Sana Packaging Customer Donation Campaign

Ron Basak-Smith, Co-Founder & CEO

Protect Our Winters

About: "Protect Our Winters helps passionate outdoor people protect the places and lifestyles they love from climate change. We are a community of athletes, scientists, creatives, and business leaders advancing non-partisan policies that protect our world today and for future generations."

From Ron: "As someone who enjoys the outdoors, I want to support a group that makes a positive impact on the places I love. Protect Our Winters (POW) aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 by working on non-partisan policies that protect our world today and for future generations. POW believes the outdoor community can play a vital role in changing the way we impact our environments."

James Eichner, Co-Founder & CSO

Conscious Alliance

About: "We are a movement of artists, musicians, food makers, and music lovers on a mission to end hunger in underserved communities nationwide."

From James: "Conscious Alliance supports communities in crisis through hunger relief and youth empowerment programs. My first real internship after college was with Conscious Alliance and it was an incredible experience. Today’s youth are tomorrow’s leaders and right now, 1 in 6 children in the US don’t have reliable access to food."

Pete Kemper, Director of Sales

No Kid Hungry

About: "At No Kid Hungry, that's our promise. If it sounds simple, that's because it is. That doesn’t mean ending childhood hunger is easy. We know what works, and we’ve made extraordinary progress for kids and families. But the job isn’t done, and won’t be done until we’ve met that promise and every single child in America has the food they need to grow up healthy and strong."

From Pete: "With the goal to end child hunger in America, No Kid Hungry devises clever ways to feed the youth, including school breakfasts, summer meals, and after-school meals. Their nutrition education programs educate parents and their children with interactive grocery store tours, hands-on cooking classes, smartphone apps, and other resources – all free."

Galen Kuney, Supply Chain Manager

Humane Society

About: "The Humane Society of the United States complements the work of local groups and animal rescue leagues by focusing on national-level issues like ending the puppy mill industry, strengthening cruelty laws and eliminating large-scale animal abuses. We also run programs and spearhead campaigns designed to ease the burden on local sheltering groups."

From Galen: "I'm a HUGE animal lover and I'm passionate about protecting our animal friends, regardless of how many legs (if any) or wings they have. I support the Humane Society because they're willing to 'fight the big fights' to help combat animal cruelty and end suffering for all animals. Everyone needs someone to have their back, and that includes our furry, feathery, and scaly friends!"

Alex Ammons, Sales & Marketing Manager

Planned Parenthood

About: "At Planned Parenthood our mission is to ensure all people have access to the care and resources they need to make informed decisions about their bodies, their lives, and their futures. Founded in 1916, Planned Parenthood is a trusted health care provider, educator, and passionate advocate here in the U.S. as well as a strong partner to health and rights organizations around the world. Each year, Planned Parenthood delivers vital sexual and reproductive health care, sex education, and information to millions of people."

From Alex: "Planned Parenthood does incredible work by providing high-quality and comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care services. They also are at the forefront of the fight for reproductive justice, of which I am a big, big fan. Donations are shared between your local Planned Parenthood and the Planned Parenthood Federation of America."

Gary Fast, Sales Manager

Innocence Project

About: "The Innocence Project's mission is to free the staggering number of innocent people who remain incarcerated, and to bring reform to the system responsible for their unjust imprisonment."

From Gary: "I chose is the Innocence Project, a nonprofit that re-examines cold cases with new DNA evidence. The Innocence Project has exonerated over 365 people and helped get them released from prison. Their work also solves cold cases and prevents future wrongful convictions."

Thanks to those that already participated in the campaign!

If you're a Sana Packaging customer that's placed 5+ orders and you haven't picked a nonprofit yet, let us know!

Thanks for joining us on our mission to make better packaging AND helping us support the communities and causes dear to our hearts!

- Team Sana