Delaware North's 'Bee the Difference' campaign donates $20,000 to protect the planet's pollinators

For the second year in a row, foodservice provider Delaware North launched its “Bee the Difference” campaign to support The Bee Cause Project, an organization that protects the planet’s pollinators.

This year, the Buffalo, N.Y.-based foodservice and hospitality provider donated over $20,000 raised from sales of two specially crafted honey-sweetened cocktails: the Bee’s Harvest Margarita and the Bourbon Bee’s Knees.

The campaign began on April 1, 2024, the first day of Earth Month, and ended on May 20, World Bee Day. More than 100 Delaware North locations participated, including Patina Group restaurants at Disney Springs in Walt Disney World in Orlando, Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Sequoia National Park and a number of airport dining venues.

“Delaware North is proud to share the success of this year’s ‘Bee the Difference’ campaign, which will provide essential support to one of the hardest working creatures on our planet: the bee,” said Debbie Friedel, corporate senior director of sustainability at Delaware North, in a statement. “Protecting these important creatures benefits us all and the success of this campaign was made possible by the efforts of our team members who served as environmental stewards, supporting this important mission from our participating locations.”

The Bee Cause Project offers a variety of grants and resources to schools and nonprofit organizations across North America to educate and inspire the next generation of environmental stewards.