Creating Opportunities That Help Young People Thrive

Strong communities are built when young people have the support they need to learn, grow, and succeed.

That's why PepsiCo Canada and the PepsiCo Foundation are proud to partner with Canada SCORES, an organization that uses sport, literacy and healthy eating programs to help youth build confidence, develop leadership skills and strengthen community connections. 

Strong communities are built when young people have the support they need to learn, grow, and succeed.

That's why PepsiCo Canada and the PepsiCo Foundation are proud to partner with Canada SCORES, an organization that uses sport, literacy and healthy eating programs to help youth build confidence, develop leadership skills and strengthen community connections. 

The partnership builds on PepsiCo’s long-standing focus on supporting Canadian families and communities. Today, that effort continues through programs and experiences that help young people thrive both on and off the field. 

Many young people face barriers to accessing programs that support their development and well-being.

Through evidence-based programming that combines physical activity, literacy and healthy eating, Canada SCORES helps youth build skills that extend far beyond sport. Together, PepsiCo Canada, the PepsiCo Foundation and Canada SCORES are helping address challenges including low physical activity levels, literacy gaps and food insecurity, while creating opportunities for families to succeed. 

By bringing together coaches, educators, volunteers and families, Canada SCORES creates environments where young people can develop new skills, connect with their communities and build a strong sense of belonging.

This shared focus was recently celebrated at the Canada SCORES Cup, the organization's largest annual fundraising event supporting after-school programming in underserved communities.

At the event, the PepsiCo Foundation donated $55,000 CAD to Canada SCORES, helping support the organization's work and providing flexibility to address the areas of greatest need within the communities it serves.

PepsiCo Canada also supported the event through donations of snacks and beverages, along with school supply-filled backpacks given to participants, demonstrating how community impact can be strengthened when people come together around a shared purpose.

The event served as a reminder that meaningful partnerships are about more than a single moment. They help create opportunities that can make a lasting difference for young people and their families.

At the heart of the partnership is a shared belief that every young person deserves the chance to dream big. 

This year, through Quaker's Player Escort Program, Canada SCORES youth had the opportunity to walk alongside some of the world's top soccer players during one of the sport's biggest tournaments at games in Toronto and Vancouver. The experience celebrated the teamwork, confidence, and leadership they develop through community-based programming.

While the moment itself lasted only minutes, its impact can last much longer, helping young people see new possibilities for themselves and what they can achieve.

At PepsiCo Canada and the PepsiCo Foundation, thriving communities are an important part of creating a long-term positive impact. Through partnerships with organizations deeply connected to local communities, we can help expand access to programs that support well-being, development, and growth. 

Our work with Canada SCORES reflects the power of collaboration and the important role community organizations play in helping young people succeed. Together, we are helping create spaces where youth can be active, strengthen literacy skills, build healthy habits, and feel supported as they reach their potential.