Ranging from charitable social distancing games to volunteer grocery vouchers, the May 2020 social good trends showcase how brands across an array of industries have launched products and services aimed at supporting consumers during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic.
One notable example is from razor company Gillette who recently converted two of its razor manufacturing plants to produce plastic face shields for medical workers — supplies that are desperately needed to keep these frontline workers safe while helping others. The brand was able to produced and donated 100,000 face shields to various hospital across the nation. In addition, online pharmacy Cabinet recently introduced a pay-what-you-can model to allow struggle consumers access to over-the-counter medicines as well as hand sanitizer at accessible price points.
The May 2020 social good trends showcase the importance of brand presence during times of uncertainty which will undoubtedly lead to brand awareness and long-term consumer retention.
40 Social Business Trends in May
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Charitable Social Distancing Games
The Stay the Fuck Inside Game Encourages At-Home Fun
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Free At-Home Digital Gyms
GoodLife Fitness Launched a New Digital Gym Called #GoodLifeAtHome
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Organic Cloth Mask Productions
etee is Producing Cloth Masks to Donate to Frontline Workers
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Locally-Sourced Subscription Boxes
The Pop Up Grocer Box Offers Snacks, Body Care, and More
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Razor-Branded Face Shields
Gillette Produced & Donated 100,000 Face Shields to Healthcare Workers
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Live-Streamed Horror Houses
The Dark Zone Network Will Live-stream the Conjuring House
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Philanthropic Face Mask Initiatives
Bravado Debuted a Charitable, Multi-Artist Face Mask Platform
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Virtual Fashion Show Premieres
Carine Roitfeld's Virtual Fashion Show Will Feature Kim Kardashian
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Hotel-Branded Virtual Events
Marriott International Launched Engaging At-Home Experiences
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Charitable Pandemic-Themed Socks
The Friday Sock's Coronavirus Socks Give to Canadian Food Banks
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Quarantine-Promoting Apparel
Travelzoo and Peace Collective to Celebrate #HomeTodayTravelTomorrow
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Social Distancing Bbq Ad
Oscar Mayer is Encouraging Social Distancing in a New Charitable Campaign
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Charitable Virtual Happy Hours
Molson Canadian Launched a New Campaign to Support Local Bars
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Video Game-Branded Distancing Campaigns
King & WHO Launched the #PlayApartTogether Campaign
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Free At-Home Coloring Books
by robynblair Recently Unveiled Candy-Themed At-Home Coloring Sheets
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Virtual Skincare Consultations
Lush Now Offers Personal Consultations for Consumers Over the Phone
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Pandemic-Inspired Roadside Support
Porsche is Offering Roadside Assistance to Frontline Workers
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Eco-Plastic Visor Donations
Canadian Brand Cascades Supplies Recycled Plastic for Medical Visors
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Pay-What-You-Can Online Pharmacies
Online Pharmacy Cabinet is Helping Public Safety Amid Covid-19
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Pandemic Anti-Domestic Violence Ads
The UK Says NO MORE Fight Domestic Violence Amid COVID-19
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Volunteer Grocery Vouchers
Aldi Launched a Volunteer Voucher Initiative for Vulnerable Customers
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Supermarket Food Surplus Donations
Publix to Buy Excess Food From Farmers to Give to Food Banks
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Small Business Protection Groups
PayPal and Others Joined Financial COVID-19 Relief Efforts
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Child-Perspective Pandemic Ads
Babyshop's 'A World We Deserve' Shows Kids Hopes Amid COVID-19
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Student Laptop Donations
Google Donated Thousands of Chromebooks and Hotspots to Students
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Free Language Learning Apps
Babbel is Offering Free Access to Its App for Students Amid COVID-19
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Pandemic-Prompted Social Good Ads
Budweiser Revamped its Iconic 'Whassup Bud' Ad Amid COVID-19
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Branded Hospitality-Facing Seminars
Fever-Tree Canada is Helping Out-of-Work Hospitality Employees
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Charitable Beer-Branding Initiatives
Camden Town Brewery is Giving Back with its new Heroes Beer
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Retrofitted Ventilator Deliveries
GM and Ventec Life Systems Delivered Units to Hospitals
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Grocery-Branded Social Distancing Events
Northgate Market Launched the 'Stay at Home Solutions'
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Livestream Virtual Tennis Matches
Facebook Gaming is Host a Celebrity Mario Tennis Aces Tournament
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Affordable Pickup-and-Delivery Services
HeyBryan is Offering Discounted Pickup & Delivery Services
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Branded Charitable Baking Donations
Good Dee’s Gives Back With New Healthy Food Offerings
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Free Cross-Platform Music Apps
Roland's Zenbeats Is Giving Users Extensive Free Trails
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Anti-Fake Pandemic News Apps
Rakuten Viber Teams up With WHO to fight COVID-19 Misinformation
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Charitable Sleep Product Donations
Sleep Country Helps Canadians with a $1.5M Donation of Product
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Alcohol-Branded Charitable Donations
Bacardi Pledged £1.5 Million Support for Bartenders in the UK
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QSR-Branded Charitable Donations
Starbucks Canada Donates $1M to Help Canada’s Food Crisis
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Charitable Hemp Balm Donations
Forest Remedies is Donating Soothing Balms to Healthcare Workers
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Charitable Service Worker Donations
RDNC and Young Donate $400,000 to Support Bartenders & Servers
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Summer Soda Brand Campaigns
Sprite 'Turns Up the Refreshment' With its Immersive Campaign
On-Demand Style Deliveries
Urban Outfitters and DoorDash Partnered Ahead of Graduation Season
Grocery-Inspired Beauty Pop-Ups
The Markup Marché by The Ordinary Challenges Industry Buzzwords
AR-Powered Vending Machines
Snapchat and L’Oréal Made a Gamified Lens to Share Refillable Haircare
Trend-Aligned Menu Launches
Jamba's New Summer Bundles are Inspired by Gen Z and Millenial Trends
Global Social Impact Initiatives
Reckitt Expands Its Catalyst Program in the US
Creator-Led Beauty Retail
rhode Expands Across Sephora Europe After Strong Viral Demand
Versatile Beauty-Enthusiast-Approved Products
L’Oréal Paris Spotlights its Trending Must-Haves
Beauty Hack-Inspired Campaigns
Vaseline Launched 'Vaseline World' Based on Social Media Content
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
Authentic Connection Campaigns
Heineken's Hijack Socialization Encourages Out-of-Home Gatherings
Community-Driven Shopping Experiences
A TikTok Shop Pop-Up is Coming to Westfield Stratford
Global Beauty Campaigns
L’Oréal Marks World Refill Day With a Global Campaign
Beer Brand Nature Campaigns
Corona Launched Its Living Is Calling With a Tripadvisor Partnership
Gen Z-Themed Soda Campaigns
Pepsi Relation-Sips Showcase Small Gestures This Valentine's Day
Fitness-Integrated Skincare
MONCLOS Blends Fitness, Skincare and Social Wellness Experiences
Sizable Laundry Donation Campaigns
Bath & Body Works Donates Its Products to Two Non-Profits
Limited-Edition Chocolate Launches
Hershey’s Debuts Winter Games Tie-In On TikTok Shop
Creator Community-Focused Platforms
Gap Inc. Has Introduced a New Centralized Program
Live Social Shopping Expansions
QVC® Announces New Brands That Will Join Its Roster in 2026
Rewards-Based Beauty Devices
Sephora Expanded its Rewards Catalog With High Tech Skincare Tools
Smile-Focused Running Campaigns
Goody's® Pain Relief Debuts Positivity-Focused Smile 20 Campaign
Social-First Local Shopping Schemes
Shop Local by Tiktok Shop Makes Homegrown Goods Accessible
Clinical K-Beauty Pop-Ups
Rejuran Debuts Science-Led Skincare Through a Sephora LA Activation
Takeout-Style Serum Sets
Glow Hub’s Skin Sips to Go are Packaged Like Cups in a Carrier
Cross-Industry Insight Networks
The Think Party Explores the Future of Socialization
Customer-Starring Billboards
Bobbie's Campaign Spotlights Moms as "the OG Influencers"
Paper-Packaged Private Label Wines
The Collective Good Wine Range is Available Now at Target
Mobile Beauty Supply Pop-Ups
Sally Beauty Enters into a Collaboration with DoorDash in NYC
Unhoused Individuals-Supporting Initiatives
Thrive Causemetics & Beauty 2 the Streetz Parttner
Grocery-Inspired SPF Pop-Ups
Beauty of Joseon's Morning Moisturizer SPF Grocery is Experiential
Festival Beauty Activations
Medicube Brings Skincare Tech and Experiences to Coachella
Expansive Social Good-Focused Partnerships
Hyundai is Committed to Community Wellbeing
Soccer-Themed Snack Branding
These Mondelēz Products Get Fans Ready for the World Cup 2026
Chinese Band-Supported Beauty Brands
Maybelline New York Partners with Teens in Times (TNT)
Luxury Eyewear Pop-Ups
Prada Opens an Immersive Eyewear Boutique at The Grove
Gen Z Soda Campaigns
Enjoy the Moment with a Coca‑Cola Targets a Generation That Wants to Unplug
Personal Care-Focused Olympic Initiatives
Procter & Gamble Hosts the Champions Clubhouse
24/7 Live Shopping Streams
QVC is Launching an Always-On Shopping Experience with TikTok Shop
Shoppable Beauty Routine Apps
BeautyShelf Helps Users Discover Authentic Recommendations
Spring Skincare Sampling Boxes
The NewBeauty Spring 2026 TestTube Box is Curated
Mobile Beauty Retail Activations
Cardi B Debuts Beauty Truck for Her Haircare Brand
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Emotion-Led Household Brand Campaigns
Royale’s ‘There for All’ Campaign Emphasizes Daily Moments
Traveling Fashion Showcases
The Guess Bus in Sydney is an Example of Experimental Marketing
Essential Shopping eCommerce Promotions
Amazon Everyday Essentials Week Will Offer Up to 40% Off
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Interactive Juice Boxes
Suntop's Mega Back to School Campaign Integrates Connected Packaging
Impactful Beauty Initiatives
Odele for Good Launches to Champion Women Through Entrepreneurship
Pick-Your-Own Bouquet Billboards
5,000 Tesco Mother’s Day Tulips Formed an Interactive Display
Foodie Charm Bracelets
Goodles Gave Expo West Attendees the Chance to Make Custom Charm Bracelets
Humorous Mother's Day Campaigns
bubly Addresses Mother’s Day Mishaps with the 'Gift Glow Up Shop'
Retailer-Led Healthcare Services
Walmart Better Care Services Connects to Healthcare Providers
Social Commerce Integrations
Ulta Beauty Launches a Creator-Driven TikTok Shop
Social Media-Driven Brand Partnerships
Target and Parke Join Forces on a Limited Style Capsule
Playful Hockey Campaigns
Beard in a Box Campaign Lets Hockey Fans Join the Playoff Beard Tradition
Awareness-Promoting Medical Initiatives
Newmedical Technology Emphasizes Care and Education
Health-Focused Retail Campaigns
Health-E Commerce Encourages a Home Medicine Cabinet Restock
Footwear-Based Father’s Day Giveaways
HEYDUDE Launches the 'Good Dude Giveaway'
Production-Led Live Commerce Events
P.Louise Launches Get Unteddy With Me on TikTok Shop
Smart Retail Technology Expansions
A2Z Cust2Mate Secures Advertising Agreements with Major Brands
Throwback Grocery Campaigns
Economic Nostalgia Inspired Instacart's Summer Like It’s ‘99
Next-Gen Consumer Goods Technologies
Unilever and Google Cloud Partner to Produce Strong Products
Curated Discovery Stores
The Shelf Spotlights Emerging Food, Drink and Wellness Brands
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Limited Edition Peelable Bottles
S.Pellegrino Redesigns its Bottles to Spark Social Interaction
Feedless Social Platforms
Bond Eliminates Feeds to Focus on Real-Life Experiences
Olympian-Backed Livestream Events
Walmart Hosted Her Day Made Easy With Laurie Hernandez and P&G
Circular Fashion Platforms
eBay Acquired Depop to Grow Its Fashion Resale Ecosystem
Impactful Gaming Experiences
Humanity Games Combines Retro Gameplay With Real-World Lessons
Social-First Retail Commerce
Shoezone expands TikTok Shop through creator-led shopping
Social-First Gameshows
This Year's Walkers' Do Us a Flavour Campaign Was Reimagined for TikTok
Domestic Violence Awareness Campaigns
GlassesUSA.com Joins The National Domestic Violence Hotline
Peer-Powered Gifting Initiatives
indu and SoPost Encourage Customers to Share Samples with Friends
Game Day-Focused Grocer Campaigns
Natural Grocers is Running Big Game Deals for the Super Bowl
Low-Cost Summertime Merchandise
The Dollar General Summer Collections are Arriving This Month
Perks-Filled Activations
The Really Good Mood Machine by Uber Shares Feel-Good Surprises
Skincare Brand Grant Programs
Bubble Skincare Launches its 'Face The Future' Initiative
Emotional Delivery Campaigns
Shipt’s 'No Order Is Ordinary' Campaign Emphasizes Connection
Trendy Private Label Launches
Kroger Unveils a Variety of Elevated Options for its Private Label
Ethical Luxury Shopping Platforms
Brimm Reimagines Conscious Consumerism with Curated Designs
Bright Brand Identity Updates
Big Hug Becomes a Purpose-Driven Brand with Bold Rebrand by JDO
Anti-Pink Tax Grooming
Dollar Shave Club Challenges Overpriced Women’s Razors
Localized Retail Media Platforms
Snappy Shopper Launches Connect, a Retail Media Network
Curated Resale Storefronts
eBay's The NYC Edit Storefront Shares Tastemaker Selections
Emerging Market Insights
Rising Trends Helps Discover Hidden Markets And Business Opportunities
Accessible Design Campaigns
Canva's Really, Really Good Design Transformed a Sandwich Business
Hygiene-Focused Disaster Relief Initiatives
Procter & Gamble Runs Its Tide Loads of Hope Program
Celebrity-Supported Luxe Fashion Campaigns
BOSS Taps Renowned Public Figures for Fall 2025
Social-First Beauty Retailers
Sally Beauty Joins TikTok Shop
Social Engagement Platforms
Sociable AI Predicts Viral Posts And Generates Brand Aligned Comments
Donation-Based Menu Deals
Domino’s Turns Pizza Purchases into Donations for Kids with Illnesses
Miniature Household Cleaners
The 5% Collection by Grove Co. Shares an Important Recycling Reminder
In-Store Creator Commerce
Mac Cosmetics Turns Retail Employees into Live-Streaming Creators
Focused Fashion Feeds
Clone Helps You Stay Updated with Fashion Trends Sustainably
Seasonal Social Good Sandwiches
Urban Eat and Teenage Cancer Trust Partnered for the Holidays
Grocery Donation Initiatives
Makers Nutrition is Supporting Friends of Karen with $1,000 Donation
Grocery Budgeting Assistants
SproutAI Optimizes Household Grocery Spending in Real Time
Refreshed Private Label Products
CVS Brand Products Have Been Rebranded with Simplicity in Mind
Attention Economy Agencies
VaynerX Launches Tamara Group to Drive Social-First Brand Relevance
Nostalgic Beauty Campaigns
Dove's #UnseenBeauty Initiative Challenges Y2K Beauty Standards
Social Good Clothing Campaigns
ZigZag and The Salvation Army Partnered to Prevent Fashion Waste
Embedded Safety Networks
‘Ask for Angela’ Builds Retail-Based Support Systems Across Toronto
Corporate Spend Management Tools
DoorDash for Business is a New Platform Streamlining Operations
Ramadan-Focused Tech Campaigns
Hisense Delivers 'Innovation That Brings Us Together This Ramadan'
Community-Driven Loyalty Programs
Salad House Turned Guest Spending Into Local Donations
Christmasy Customer-Rewarding Retailer Campaigns
The One Stop 2025 Christmas Campaign Gives Back
Charitable Influencer-Targeting Campaigns
Puresport Runs the 'Thrift It Back' Campaign
Conscious Shopping Assistants
Better Buy Reveals Product Risks And Suggests Healthier Alternatives
In-Store Cancer Support Programs
JCPenney and Look Good Feel Better are Hosting Workshops
Cost-Effective Confectionery Items
World of Sweets Highlights Key Easter Trends Amid Rising Costs
Mom-Focused Grocer Campaigns
Natural Grocers is Honoring Mother's Day from May 8th Until May 10th
Pregnancy-Safe Beauty Campaigns
Well People Spotlighted Clean Products for Mother's Day & Beyond
Celebrity-Supported Smart Glasses Campaigns
Ray-Ban and Meta Tap Doja Cat and Teyana Taylor
Generational Wellness Campaigns
Sports Research Evolved Its Marketing into a Cultural Movement
Branded Social Impact Initiatives
Youth To The People Unveils the Community To The People Program
Omnichannel Seasonal Support Campaigns
Bestway Wholesale Launches 'Buzz About the Sweetest Deals'
Empathy-First Loyalty Playbooks
SumUp's CEO Highlights Main Street Tactics For Tech Loyalty
Retailer-Led Climate Working Groups
Thrive Market Launches Climate Action Working Group
Consumer-Centric Public Restroom Surveys
Bradley Company Notes Healthy Handwashing Survey Findings
Customization-Forward Valentine's Day Gifts
Sugarwish Highlights Customizable Gift Preferences
Global Brand Refresh Systems
'Face the Future' Announces Rebrand With ShopTalk Studio
Social Finance Ecosystems
Venmo blends payments, rewards, and social discovery features
Corporate Volunteer Initiatives
TELUS Hosted Its 21st Annual Days of Giving
Social Good Gifting Ranges
The Virgin Experience Days Gifts for Good Collection is Purposeful
Supermarket Charity Partnerships
Aldi UK and Neighbourly Partnered to Support Summertime Meals
Human Trafficking Awareness Campaigns
BODYBAR Pilates Runs the BODYBAR Does Good Campaign
Nostalgic Slap Bracelet Giveaway
The Human Bean Gives Slap Bracelets With its 90s-Inspired Drinks
Checkout-Based Micro-Donations
Adyen and adidas expand donation features at checkout
Purpose-Led Emerging Brands Initiatives
7-Eleven Taps 27 Brands for Its 2026 Brands with Heart™
Soccer Equipment Donation Programs
Subaru of America is Running the Gear for Good Program
Accessible Summertime Retailer Refreshments
The Latest Tesco Summer Food Range Has Over 230 Items
Tech-Enhanced Marketing Tools
Sprout Social Has Introduced Upgrades to Its Customer Care Platform
Digital Fundraising Competitions
Headquarterz Launched the Community Cup
Collective Participation Campaigns
Garnier Launches the Collective for the Planet Program
Civic-Led Buy Local Campaigns
City of Toronto Launches 'Love Local' Campaign to Support Businesses
Purpose-Driven Brand Contests
Publicity for Good is Supporting Goodness with Its Contest
Global Sourcing-Focused Innovation Events
Made-In-China.com Hosted the Amazing April 2026 Event
Retail Conversation Marketing Campaigns
Tesco Launches 'Need Anything From Tesco' Platform
Social Sharing Tools
Social Plus Expands Your Reach With Shared Posts Across Platforms