A survey of 20,000 U.S. adults conducted by CIGNA in 2018 produced some alarming findings concerning how lonely many people feel. Nearly half (46%) of Americans indicated that they sometimes or always feel alone, and 53% say they do not have meaningful in-person social interactions on a daily basis. Perhaps most alarming is that Generation-Z was found to be the loneliest generation, indicative of social isolation problem being even more pronounced among younger people.
The Hershey Company has introduced a program aimed at helping to fight social isolation among young people. Hershey has made a commitment to help address the problem as part of its Heartwarming Project, an initiative dedicated to helping teens, parents and teachers create more inclusive communities.