U.S. Community Impact Report | Takeda U.S.
Community Impact Report
Building Long-term Partnerships
“Our commitment to patients and communities goes beyond the medicines we make—it’s about showing up where health begins. Guided by our values, we work alongside trusted community leaders to address real needs and create lasting impact. By combining local expertise with Takeda’s resources and long‑term commitment, we help expand access to care, strengthen food security and open pathways in STEM. Together, we are building healthier communities today and a stronger future for generations to come.”
Rhonda J. Pacheco, President, U.S. Business Unit and U.S. Country Head, Takeda
2025 U.S. Community Impact Report
What Takeda’s Support Makes Possible
A woman receives a new pair of glasses at a Remote Area Medical clinic providing free vision, dental and health care. Courtesy of Remote Area Medical.
We are proud to partner with trusted community-based organizations focused on providing equitable access to quality healthcare, nutritious food and education. Through their efforts, they are making a lasting impact on the overall health and resilience of their communities. Here are a few examples of our U.S. community partners' accomplishments in 2025:
- Remote Area Medical provided free medical care to its one-millionth patient (p. 6)
- The Greater Boston Food Bank opened the Takeda Center for Community Health and Nutrition (p. 8)
- Thrive Scholars established the National Life Sciences and Health Care Industry Pathway for high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds (p. 10)
- The Massachusetts Association of Community Health Workers (MACHW) launched the Center for Community Health Worker Excellence (p. 15)
- Project Angel Food delivered its 20-millionth medically tailored meal (p. 21)
2025: Our impact by the numbers
external partnerships with community organizations in the U.S.
investment in external community partners in the U.S.
community members reached through U.S. community partners
large-scale disaster response operations supported with the American Red Cross in 19 states
What is Takeda’s approach to community partnerships?
Across all our U.S. Community Health pillars—high-quality health care, nutritious food and STEM opportunities—Takeda invests in a long-term partnership model. We use this model not only because it takes time to make real change in a community, but because nonprofits need stable, ongoing support to build programs that are informed by community input, enhanced through data and optimized for maximum impact.
People who are deeply rooted in their communities and understand local realities are often the most effective at driving lasting change. They see barriers to health firsthand and can respond quickly to emerging needs. Community Health Workers—many of whom share lived experience, culture and language with the communities they serve—are uniquely positioned to address the social drivers of health and promote health equity by ensuring care is accessible, trusted and responsive to the realities of people’s daily lives. Nonprofits providing medically tailored meals can ensure that food supports disease management while honoring cultural traditions. Grounded in trust and rooted in longstanding relationships, these partnerships strengthen families and transform communities. This is why we work closely with those on the frontlines—listening to, learning from and supporting the people who know their communities best.
We believe real change happens when we work together. Teamwork starts with finding common values, sharing unique perspectives and building solutions together. We take pride in convening various groups for vital conversations that highlight overlooked challenges, amplify underrepresented voices, inspire fresh thinking and create lasting impact.
Data provides a common language enabling diverse stakeholders to have a shared understanding of a problem and the effectiveness of interventions, as well as develop policies and sustainable solutions. Digital tools and AI can support connections between underserved communities and resources that can support access to health care and wellness. As a company rooted in science, Takeda values data-driven approaches to addressing the world’s most pressing needs.
Partner stories
Boston Medical Center
Greater Boston Food Bank
