We Care

Community Impact

The partnership includes a $3 million community investment that will support nonprofits throughout the Tampa Bay region, focusing on food insecurity, education, and health and wellness initiatives.

Benchmark International and the Lightning Foundation will work together to identify and amplify causes that strengthen the region’s foundation and empower the people who call it home.

Charities

In Partnership with VSG

Explore More Charities

We Have Supported Over The Years

At Benchmark International, we are committed to offering our time and energy to be part of life-changing experiences for people in need. Learn more about our Benchmark Cares initiatives beyond the partnership.

Learn More

Community Blogs

Strikes of Kindness: Benchmark International Supports Feeding Tampa BayFor many families, putting food on the table isn’t always easy. Rising grocery costs, unexpected expenses, and financial hardships can make it difficult to afford basic necessities. Across Tampa Bay, nearly 689,000 people face food insecurity, showing the need for organizations like Feeding Tampa Bay.Benchmark International & the Tampa Bay Lightning Donate $300,000 to Tampa Bay NonprofitsBenchmark International, in partnership with the Tampa Bay Lightning, awarded a combined $300,000 in community grants to 12 local nonprofit organizations through the Strikes of Kindness initiative, reinforcing the company’s commitment to making a meaningful difference throughout the Tampa Bay community.Benchmark International Honored as 2026 New Community Partner of the Year by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa BayWe’re excited to share that Benchmark International has been named the 2026 New Community Partner of the Year by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay.Lightning Foundation Partnership: Voices of Benchmark are Impacting the Tampa Bay CommunityAt Benchmark International, giving back is more than a commitment; it’s a core part of who we are. Through our partnership with the Tampa Bay Lightning, we’re proud to support the communities where we live and work, focusing our efforts on three key pillars: Health, Education, and Food Insecurity. How Benchmark International and the Tampa Bay Lightning Foundation Are Supporting Families Across Tampa BayNearly 689,000 people across Tampa Bay face food insecurity. More than 1,000 children remain on mentorship waitlists, while access to care and mental health support continues to present a critical need. These numbers underscore where support can meaningfully shift outcomes. Benchmark International Hosts Food Drive Supporting Metropolitan Ministries with the Tampa Bay LightningBenchmark International recently welcomed members of the Tampa Bay Lightning to its headquarters in Tampa, FL, for a charitable initiative centered on one urgent priority: addressing food insecurity across the Tampa Bay region.