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Cheeky Mead Presents

The Pollinator Pledge

Every can protects the bees that make it possible. $0.10 from every can sold goes directly to pollinator conservation — because without them, there is no mead.

$0.10 per can → Pollinator Conservation
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The Pollinator Crisis
Bee on wildflower

We Can't Make Mead
Without Them

Pollinators are the silent foundation of our food system — and they are disappearing at an alarming rate. Here is why the Pollinator Pledge exists.

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of the American food supply depends on honey bee pollination
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decline in managed honey bee colonies over the past decade from Colony Collapse Disorder
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decline in California honey production in 2024 alone — our home state
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of global crop production depends on animal pollinators, predominantly bees
How It Works

From Can to Conservation

A transparent, trackable path from your purchase to real-world impact.

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Can Sold
You grab a Cheeky Mead at your favorite spot
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$0.10 Deposited
Automatically set aside into the Pollinator Fund
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Fund Managed
Partnered with Xerces Society & Pollinator Partnership
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Bees Protected
Habitat restoration, research & beekeeper support
Projected Fund Growth

At 100,000 cases/year (24 cans/case)

$240K
Year 1
$600K
Year 2
$1.2M
Year 3
Year 1
$240K
100K cases × 24 cans × $0.10
Year 2
$600K
Cumulative with brand growth
Year 3
$1.2M
Compounding impact & partnerships
Where the Money Goes
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Four Pillars of Impact

Every dollar is allocated to programs that create measurable, lasting change for pollinator ecosystems.

Wildflower corridor
Wildflower Corridors
Planting native wildflower habitats along agricultural boundaries — creating safe foraging pathways that connect fragmented pollinator populations across California and beyond.
Beekeeper
Beekeeper Training
Supporting next-generation beekeepers with equipment, mentorship, and education. Ensuring the craft of apiculture thrives for decades to come.
Bee on pesticide-free flower
Pesticide-Free Transitions
Helping farms transition to pollinator-safe practices through grants, technical assistance, and integrated pest management consulting.
Bee research
Research & Monitoring
Funding colony health research, disease tracking, and long-term monitoring programs that inform conservation policy at the state and federal level.
The Ripple Effect

Every $0.10 Compounds

Small actions, massive impact. Here is what your purchase powers.

1 Can
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Protects 1 sq ft of wildflower habitat
One can, one flower, one bee
1 Four-Pack
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Plants 1 pollinator-friendly flower cluster
A micro-meadow from a night out
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Supports 1 hour of beekeeper training
Passing ancient knowledge forward
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Restores 5 acres of pollinator habitat
A thriving ecosystem, from your sip
Projected Impact Tracker
Real-Time Impact
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Cans Funding Conservation

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Raised for Pollinators

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Bees Protected

Watching the Pledge Grow

Our live dashboard tracks every dollar from can to conservation. These projections are based on Year 1 targets.

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Cans Sold
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Our Partners

Conservation Leaders

We partner with the organizations doing the most impactful work in pollinator science and habitat restoration.

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Xerces Society
Invertebrate Conservation
The world's leading invertebrate conservation org. 50+ years protecting pollinators through science-based programs.
xerces.org →
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Pollinator Partnership
Pollinator Health
North America's largest pollinator conservation nonprofit. Connecting ecology, agriculture, and communities.
pollinator.org →
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California Apiaries
Local Beekeeping Network
A collective of California-based beekeepers committed to sustainable hive management and local honey production.
Coming Soon →
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Every Sip Makes
a Difference

Cheeky Mead exists because of pollinators. The Pollinator Pledge is our promise to give back — one can at a time.

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