Okada Manila rescued and donated 2,019 kilograms of food from January to September 2026. Through its partnership with Scholars of Sustenance (SOS) Philippines, the effort provided the equivalent of 8,480 meals to communities in need. It also helped reduce food waste and support people with limited access to food.
To mark World Food Day, the resort prepared and distributed another 250 meals in Sta. Ana, Manila. The activity brought its food rescue efforts directly to local communities.
Turning Surplus Food Into Meals
Food rescue redirects surplus food that might otherwise go to waste. Instead, it helps provide meals to people who need them. Through its partnership with SOS Philippines, Okada Manila supports this effort by donating usable food from its operations.
The initiative also benefits the environment. From January to September 2026, the food rescue efforts were associated with an estimated reduction of 5,108 kilograms of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂e).
The resort’s donations have reached several communities and organizations. These include Malambing, Pook Malinis, and Project PEARLS Batia. Other beneficiaries include persons deprived of liberty at Camp Karingal.
Food rescue activities also took place at the Guadalupe Viejo Community Complex in Makati City and Universidad de Manila. These efforts extend the partnership’s reach to more communities.
Serving Meals on World Food Day
For World Food Day, Okada Manila’s Food and Beverage Division joined SOS Philippines at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Abandoned in Sta. Ana. Team members helped prepare ingredients, cook, pack, and distribute 250 meals.
The beneficiaries included people experiencing homelessness. Persons deprived of liberty from Precinct Station 6 in Sta. Ana also received meals.
After serving the beneficiaries, team members helped clean the kitchen. Their participation showed how employees can contribute to community support through hands-on activities.
Andreas Balla, Vice President of Okada Manila’s Food and Beverage Division, said hospitality means caring for people beyond the resort. He added that rescued food can provide meals to communities in need. The activity also brings this commitment to life through employee participation.
Making Sustainability Part of Hospitality
The initiative supports Okada Green Heart, the resort’s sustainability program. It also reflects the program’s Talent and Community pillar.
Through its continuing partnership with SOS Philippines, Okada Manila connects food waste reduction with community service. The effort shows how businesses can put surplus food to good use while helping address food needs.
For the hospitality industry, food rescue offers a practical way to support both people and the environment. With proper handling and redistribution, surplus food can become a valuable resource rather than waste.
Learn more about Okada Manila and its sustainability initiatives at www.okadamanila.com.
