How Chocolate Sparked a Life-Changing Mission
The Hershey Company, one of the world’s most recognized makers of chocolate, sweets, and snacks, has a special connection to Milton Hershey School, rooted in our founder’s belief in giving back.
When you choose HERSHEY’S Milk Chocolate Bars, KISSES Milk Chocolates, or any of their 70+ other beloved snack brands, you help support MHS in providing qualifying pre-K through 12th grade students an exceptional education, caring mentors, and one-of-a-kind experiences that set them up for success—with all costs covered.
Your purchase helps make a difference, one treat at a time. Thank you for supporting students and their futures.
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Milton Hershey’s Legacy at Work
In 1918, Milton Hershey donated his entire fortune, including ownership in The Hershey Company, to Hershey Trust Company. As the largest beneficiary of this gift, Milton Hershey School is funded in perpetuity.
All costs are covered for qualifying students in pre-K through 12th grade, including housing, meals, top-tier classes and facilities, high-quality medical, dental, and mental health services, and one-of-a-kind educational experiences beyond the classroom.
Providing Students with Real-Life Experiences
The Hershey Company not only supports the school financially but also by providing internships and unique classroom experiences. Our Hershey Honors Business program connects honors students with subject-matter experts from The Hershey Company once a week to learn about employees’ roles, understand functions, and gain insight into corporate challenges and successes.
Giving Back
Employees at The Hershey Company honor our mutual founder’s legacy by volunteering to support MHS students through:
- Building personal relationships through mentoring
- Attending athletic and visual and performing arts events
- Volunteering at campus events
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We are pursuing this mission together. Whether creating delicious chocolate confections or working in one of many roles offered on the breathtaking MHS campus, we are all committed to educating and supporting students with one-of-a-kind opportunities. Experience campus through an interactive, virtual tour.
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