Northstar Gives: Fill a Plate, Fill a Pantry
Give to local food banks between 3 November and 12 December, and Northstar matches eligible donations dollar for dollar.
Fictional example: Northstar is the sample company on this page. The cause, dates and amounts are illustrative, so replace them with your confirmed campaign facts before you publish.
Why we are giving this year
Open to every Northstar employee, at every location and on every shift
Many of the towns where Northstar employees live and work have food pantries that run short before the end of winter. This year, employees at our locations nominated food security as the cause for the Northstar Gives campaign.
Every dollar you give goes to a registered food bank or pantry. Northstar covers the campaign's administration costs, so nothing is taken out of your gift.
What to expect
- Campaign window: 3 November to 12 December (example dates).
- Who can take part: full-time, part-time and seasonal employees at every location. Giving is voluntary and you never need to tell your manager whether you gave.
- What you can give: any amount, as a one-time gift or a payroll deduction (example options).
Donation matching at a glance
Example terms for this sample page. The full rules live in Policy Hub, and the policy is what counts if anything differs.
| Question | Example answer |
|---|---|
| Who is eligible? | All active employees, including part-time, seasonal and frontline employees |
| What is the match rate? | $1 from Northstar for every $1 you give (1:1) |
| Is there a limit? | Northstar matches up to $500 per employee for the campaign |
| Which donations qualify? | Gifts to registered 501(c)(3) food banks and pantries made through the campaign during the campaign window |
| Which donations do not qualify? | Gifts to individuals or political campaigns, and purchases that give you something back, such as raffle tickets or auction items |
| When is the match paid? | Within 30 days after the campaign closes |
How to give in four steps
The same steps work on a desktop, on your phone or at a shared kiosk during paid break time (example access options).
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1
Check that your gift qualifies
Read the matching rules in Policy Hub. If you are unsure whether a charity or gift type counts, ask before you give.
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Choose your charity and amount
Pick one of the food banks in the campaign list and decide on an amount. Remember that matching stops at the per-employee limit, so check what applies to you.
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Submit your gift through Forms
Complete the Northstar Gives pledge and donation form in the Forms app. Choose a one-time gift or a payroll deduction, and save the confirmation you receive.
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Watch for your match confirmation
Northstar sends confirmation once the match is processed. Campaign totals and thank-you stories are posted in Communications.
Where each step happens
Three Northstar apps cover the whole campaign.
Policy Hub: read the matching rules
Forms: pledge or donate
Communications: see campaign totals
Not sure where to start? Begin with Policy Hub, then move on to Forms.
Questions employees ask
Sample answers. Replace them with your confirmed company details before launch.
Can I take part if I work on the floor, in a store or on a night shift?
Yes. The campaign is open to every employee. You can give from your phone or from a shared kiosk during paid break time (example access options), and your supervisor can share the paper pledge card if you prefer.
How do I know if my donation will be matched?
Check the matching table on this page and the full rules in Policy Hub. In this example, gifts to registered food banks made through the campaign form during the campaign window are matched up to $500 per employee.
Can I split my gift between more than one food bank?
Yes. Submit one form per charity, or choose the split option on the form. Your total matched amount still counts toward the $500 example limit.
I already donated to a food bank before the campaign started. Will Northstar match it?
In this example, no: only gifts made through the campaign form during the campaign window are matched. Check the current Policy Hub rules for your situation.
Will my manager or coworkers see what I gave?
No. Giving is private and voluntary. Campaign totals are shared by location without names, and the match is processed by the Community Giving team (a fictional example team).
Who do I contact if my gift does not appear or my match is missing?
Contact the Community Giving team or your local HR representative, and have your form confirmation ready. If you spot an error on this page, tell the same team so it can be corrected, and the page is reviewed after each campaign closes.