🌍 Social Impact Rewards

Suggested cost: 150 tacos

Use your tacos to help someone in need. Redeem this reward to donate a warm meal through a local food bank or nonprofit. A small gesture that makes a big difference.

Why it works

It gives employees a meaningful way to turn appreciation into impact, aligning personal recognition with purpose-driven values many teams share.

Admin notes

Fulfill this reward by making a one-time donation to a charity that provides meals, through a direct donation or via a platform like GiveWell, DonorsChoose, or a local food bank. Keep a list of pre-approved organizations to streamline redemptions. Confirm the donation with the employee and, if possible, share a receipt or message of thanks to reinforce the impact.

Suggested cost: 100 tacos

Turn your tacos into trees! Redeem this reward to fund reforestation through One Tree Planted — a nonprofit that plants a tree for every dollar donated.

Why it works

It gives individuals a tangible way to act on their values, tying personal recognition to environmental impact — especially meaningful for teams focused on sustainability.

Admin notes

Donate $1 to One Tree Planted for each tree funded. At 100 tacos per reward, this roughly translates to one tree per redemption if you're valuing tacos at $0.01 each. Adjust the taco cost depending on your team's taco economy. Consider featuring this reward during Earth Month or as part of a sustainability campaign.

Suggested cost: 250–1,000 tacos

When the team collectively reaches a taco goal, your company donates to a nonprofit or cause of their choice.

Why it works

Turns gratitude into global impact. Makes tacos feel meaningful beyond the workplace and unites teams around a shared purpose.

Admin notes

Let the team vote on the cause. Highlight the donation publicly. You can rotate causes monthly or tie them to awareness days (e.g. Earth Day, Mental Health Month).

Suggested cost: 500–750 tacos

Once unlocked, the team gets a coordinated volunteer day — either in person or virtually — during work hours.

Why it works

Builds team bonds, supports communities, and shows your company puts its values into action.

Admin notes

Have a few pre-vetted volunteer organizations or let the team choose. Offer async options (e.g., writing cards, mentorship) for remote teams.