Trusted by 10,000+ Venues Nationwide

Turn Your Community Service Into a Brand Experience Destination

Partner with top brands to bring free premium product samples to your volunteers—boosting engagement, adding value, and earning incremental revenue.

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Community Service brand activation
3.0K+
Samples Distributed
40.5K+
Consumers Reached
26+
Top Markets
2+
Active Brand Offers

Trusted by Leading Brands

Liquid I.V.
Red Bull
Clif Bar
KIND
Kraft Heinz
Anheuser-Busch
La Croix
GT's Kombucha

Everything You Need to Succeed

We've built a platform that makes it effortless to connect with brands and delight your members.

Access Premium Brand Demand

Connect with leading CPG, food, beverage, wellness brands and more actively seeking community events like yours to reach engaged volunteers.

Generate Incremental Revenue

Earn money for every sample distributed—with zero upfront costs, inventory risk, or operational burden on your team.

Enhance Member Experience

Delight your volunteers with free products from brands they love. Sampling creates memorable moments that boost satisfaction and loyalty.

Effortless Operations

We handle logistics end-to-end—from brand coordination to product delivery. You just provide the space and your members do the rest.

Brand-Safe Partnerships

Every brand and campaign is vetted to ensure alignment with your values. You approve what comes into your community event.

Join a Nationwide Network

Become part of 10,000+ venues partnering with Recess to transform how brands connect with consumers in real-world spaces.

How It Works

Get started in minutes and start earning with your very first campaign.

1

Create a Listing for Your Community event

Create and list your profile in under 5 minutes. 100% free to join and no obligations.

2

Get Matched with Brands

We connect you with brands looking to reach your specific volunteers. You review and approve every campaign.

3

Receive & Distribute Samples

Products ship directly to your community event and surprise and delight your community.

4

Get Paid

Get paid for every sample distributed to your volunteers after completion of event.

Brand Success Stories

See what brands achieved at Community Service venues

The activation process was seamless from start to finish. A wellness brand set up a sampling station in our lobby, and our members were genuinely excited about the partnership. Beyond the immediate engagement, the commission revenue helped us offset our operating costs while strengthening our community ties.

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Momentum Community Yoga Studio

Brand Partner

Hosting a craft snack brand activation brought a completely different energy to our taproom on a typically slow Tuesday. The product demo got people talking, we filled our seats, and the brand's team was so professional and respectful of our space. It's a win-win—our customers get to sample quality products, and we get reliable foot traffic and revenue.

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Beacon Street Brewing Co.

Brand Partner

We partnered with a sustainable beverage brand for a weekend activation, and it was fantastic for our community. The sampling event drew over 400 new visitors to our market, and local vendors reported a 35% increase in sales that day. It felt natural, authentic, and our regulars appreciated discovering new products they actually wanted to buy.

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Riverside Farmers Market Collective

Brand Partner

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost to me?
Nothing. It's 100% free for your organization. There are never any costs or fees associated with using the Recess platform.
When and how do we get paid?
Within 7 days of distributing the products and completing your recap survey, you'll receive payment via ACH transfer.
Are we responsible for getting the product to our venue?
No. Products are shipped directly to your location during a timeframe that you provide. We coordinate all logistics to make it as convenient as possible for you.
What happens if we deny a brand's offer that isn't a good fit for our venue?
There are no penalties. You always have the option to accept or deny offers and aren't penalized in any way. We want to make sure it's a program you would be excited about and that aligns with your brand values.