Coca-Cola UNITED – Community Giving & Donation Request Program

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Supporting Local Communities Where Coca-Cola UNITED Operates

Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED, Inc. (Coca-Cola UNITED) supports nonprofit organizations and community initiatives that strengthen and uplift the communities it serves. Through its Community Giving Program, Coca-Cola UNITED focuses on local impact, prioritizing requests that align with its values and the needs of its operating territories.

Organization: Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED, Inc.
Support Type: Charitable donations and limited sponsorship support
Geographic Focus: Communities within Coca-Cola UNITED’s service territories across the southeastern United States

About the Funder

Coca-Cola UNITED is the largest privately held Coca-Cola bottler in the United States, operating across multiple states in the Southeast. As a community-focused bottler, Coca-Cola UNITED is committed to being a good neighbor by supporting organizations that improve quality of life, promote opportunity, and address local needs where its associates live and work.

Community Giving Priorities

Coca-Cola UNITED prioritizes support for nonprofit organizations and programs that align with the following focus areas:

Education
Programs that support student success, learning outcomes, and educational opportunity.
Youth Development
Initiatives that promote positive development, leadership, and opportunity for young people.
Health & Wellness
Efforts that encourage healthy lifestyles and community well-being.
Community Enrichment
Local programs and initiatives that strengthen neighborhoods and civic life.

Requests should demonstrate clear local impact within Coca-Cola UNITED’s operating communities.

Eligibility & Preferences

Applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
Requests must benefit communities served by Coca-Cola UNITED
Preference for organizations with a local presence and demonstrated community impact
One request per organization per year is generally preferred
Submission of a request does not guarantee approval

Ineligible Requests

Coca-Cola UNITED generally does not support:

Individuals
Political organizations or candidates
Religious organizations for sectarian purposes

Application / Request Process

All community giving requests must be submitted through Coca-Cola UNITED’s online Community Giving Request Form. Applicants should be prepared to provide:

Organization and contact information
Proof of nonprofit status
Description of the program, event, or need
Geographic area served

➡️ Apply / Learn More:
https://cocacolaunited.com/community-giving-guidelines-request-form-united/

Timeline & Review

Review Type: Rolling
Decision Timing: Varies based on volume, timing, and geographic alignment
Applicants will be contacted if their request is approved

Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit

This opportunity is well suited for organizations that:

Operate in Coca-Cola UNITED’s service areas
Focus on education, youth, health, or community enrichment
Are seeking local, relationship-based corporate support
Can demonstrate tangible benefits to the surrounding community

Corporate Grants Guide Notes

Review Type: Rolling / local review
Primary Focus: Education, youth development, health, community enrichment
Best Suited For: Community-based nonprofits seeking support from a regional Coca-Cola bottler