Founding facts
In what year was Ben & Jerrys founded?
1978
Who were the founders of Ben & Jerry’s?
Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield
What is Ben & Jerry’s famous flavor named after a Grateful Dead guitarist?
Cherry Garcia
What does Ben & Jerry’s use to reduce pollution and carbon emissions?
Eco-friendly packaging and renewable energy
What does Ben & Jerry’s donate to help people in need?
Money and ice cream
What city and state was Ben & Jerry’s founded in?
Burlington, Vermont
Where did Ben and Jerry first meet?
In 7th grade gym class in Long Island, New York
Who was Cherry Garcia named after?
Jerry Garcia
What are two renewable energy sources they use?
Wind and solar power
What do employees do to help their local communities?
Volunteer
What was the first Ben & Jerry’s shop originally before it became an ice cream store?
A renovated gas station
What made Ben and Jerry become friends in gym class?
They were the two slowest runners in the class
What two main mix-ins does Cherry Garcia have?
Cherries and fudge flakes
What program supports fair treatment for dairy farmworkers?
Milk with Dignity program
What kinds of programs do they support through their foundation?
Programs helping people without homes or jobs
On what street was the first Ben & Jerry’s shop located?
Cherry Street
What city did they grow up in?
Merrick, New York
What was Cherry Garcia’s original ice cream base flavor?
Vanilla
What are three major causes Ben & Jerry’s supports?
Human rights, economic justice, and environmental causes
What social issues do they actively campaign for?
Climate justice, racial equity, and LGBTQ+ rights
What date was Ben & Jerry’s officially founded?
May 5th, 1978
What was their first business idea before ice cream?
A bagel shop
In the 1990s, Cherry Garcia switched to what base flavor that made it more popular?
Cherry base
What is the name of their foundation that funds social and environmental justice groups?
The Ben & Jerry’s Foundation
How does Ben & Jerry’s promote sustainability in farming?
By using regenerative practices that improve soil, water, and biodiversity