If you’re ever tempted to stereotype millennials as the “me generation,” give Megan Elliott a call. There’s a heck of a lot of “you” in this Gen Y’s way of thinking. In fact, she leads the community service side of HYPE, the Hormel Foods employee resource group that is working to attract, develop and retain young professionals. At the same time, HYPE – the acronym for Hormel Young Professionals Enterprise – works to encourage creativity and innovation, both of which position Hormel Foods for the future.
“Philanthropy is a big passion of mine,” says the brand manager. “I got a sense of it when I was in high school when I did projects with my church. In college, it became my choice.”
HYPE is involved in a number of community events designed to raise money and awareness for worthy causes. Plus, it sponsors the SPAMazing Race, which helps build a sense of community and highlight what local business in Austin, Minnesota, have to offer. Proceeds go to Project SPAMMY®, a company effort that is addressing malnourishment in Guatemalan children.
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