What is the Power of a Penny? The penny, 1% of a dollar, is symbolic of the 1% of Gross Domestic Product goal set by the United Nations. The goal was for wealthy countries to give foreign aid to impoverished nations each year.

Pennies for Peace teaches children the rewards of sharing and working together to bring hope and educational opportunities to children in Pakistan and Afghanistan

A penny in the United States is virtually worthless, but in Pakistan and Afghanistan a penny buys a pencil and opens the door to literacy.

Together, Team SYSCO employees are donating pennies to make a difference with Pennies for Peace!