National Volunteer Month, observed annually in April, is a time to recognize and celebrate the power of volunteerism in our communities. For businesses, it’s an excellent opportunity to engage employees in meaningful activities or a volunteer opportunity that not only benefit society but also enhance workplace culture. One impactful way to participate is by hosting a MATTERbox Packing Event.
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On March 6th, the Huntington® Bank Rotunda at Mall of America® buzzed with excitement as more than a hundred enthusiastic participants gathered for MATTERbox Madness 2025, now in its 11th year. Sixteen teams from leading companies across Minnesota came together for a high-energy, bracket-style food-packing competition, all with the shared goal of assembling 10,000 snack
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Get ready for an unforgettable day of impact and excitement as MATTERbox Madness 2025 returns to the Huntington® Bank Rotunda at Mall of America® on March 6th, from 12:30–4:00 PM! Join us for MATTER’s 11th annual food-packing competition, where Minnesota’s leading companies and passionate individuals come together to pack 10,000 beneficial meals for kids and
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Team-building volunteer activities are rapidly gaining popularity among organizations striving to enhance employee engagement, build stronger teams, and make a positive impact on their communities. These activities combine the benefits of traditional team-building exercises with volunteer opportunities, resulting in a win-win for companies and employees alike. In this blog post, we explore the transformative potential of these volunteer efforts and provide actionable insights on how to implement them effectively.
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On March 7th, more than one-hundred people descended on the Mall of America® to compete in MATTER’s tenth annual MATTERbox Madness. Held in the Huntington® Bank Rotunda, sixteen teams of employees from companies across the Twin Cities, all with amazing team spirit, raced against each other in a bracket-style competition to assemble boxes of beneficial
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The tenth annual MATTERbox Madness is right around the corner! On March 7th, sixteen companies will once again meet at the Mall of America® for a friendly competition to pack 10,000 MATTERbox snack packs for hungry children this summer. MATTERbox Madness 2024 brings teams of employees together from some of Minnesota’s most generous companies to
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Meeting Amanda Escen for the first time, you’d never guess she’s the mover and shaker behind one of MATTER’s most successful initiatives of the last decade. Humble and unassuming, she shies away from the spotlight, preferring instead to make her mark behind the scenes. And she surely has made her mark here in Minnesota and
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MATTERbox Madness 2023 is in the books! After three years of virtual competition, the Madness returned to the Mall of America® with sixteen teams eager to compete against other in a fun and furious race to pack healthy food for Minnesota’s kids. And pack they did. By the end of the competition, thousands of MATTERbox
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MATTERbox Madness 2023 returns to the Mall of America for the first time since 2019! Yes, after three years of virtual and in-house competitions, this year’s MATTERbox Madness will be live and in person at the Mall of America on March 23rd! Sixteen companies from around the Twin Cities will come together for a fierce
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MATTERbox Madness 2022 is in the books and the MATTERbox Madness Champions Crowned! The annual food packing competition, as fierce and fun as ever, resulted in corporate teams packing 10,000 healthy snack packs for Minnesota children this summer. The idea for MATTERbox Madness started at Cargill in Minneapolis almost a decade ago. Amanda Escen, now
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