Stores will be collecting non-perishable items
and accepting donations at the register for local food bank
partners through December 31,
2023
LAKEWOOD, Colo., Nov. 2, 2023
/PRNewswire/ -- Natural Grocers®, the largest family-operated
organic and natural grocery retailer, announces its second annual
in-store holiday fundraiser for established food bank partners,
through December 31, 2023. This
campaign is in addition to the company's ongoing "Bring Your Own
Bag" program, which donates five
cents per shopping trip to local food bank partners whenever
customers bring in their own reusable bags.
Natural Grocers stores will be collecting
non-perishable items and accepting donations at the register
through 12/31/23.
COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY
A "Commitment to Community" is one of Natural Grocers' Five
Founding Principles. Since its inception in 1955, the company has
developed enduring partnerships with various charities that better
the lives of the communities in the 21 states the company
serves—including organizations that focus on fighting food
insecurity. The challenge of hunger is more pressing than ever. For
example, in the company's home state of Colorado, the number of individuals estimated
to be food insecure in 2021 was 1 in 11. [i] For
children, that number was even higher: 1 in 9. Natural Grocers
partners with both the Food Bank of the Rockies as well as
other partners (big and small) to help meet the needs of their
communities.
"Natural Grocers is proud to partner with local food bank
organizations year-round for our 'Bring Your Own Bag' program and
food rescue. In 2022 we decided we wanted to do something
additional during the holidays for our partners and the communities
they serve," said Raquel Isely, Vice
President of Marketing at Natural Grocers. "This is often the time
of year where many look forward to celebrating with friends and
family – and food can be a wonderful part of that. But we know this
season can add additional stress for those who are struggling
financially, forcing families and individuals to make difficult
choices between food or other necessities. We had such a fantastic
response last year to our inaugural holiday fundraiser and food
drive from our customers and our good4uSM Crew, that
we've decided to make this an annual tradition. We invite our
customers to look for a donation station at each store and speak
with a good4u Crew member to learn more."
HOW TO GIVE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
Customers can contribute throughout the holidays in two
ways:
- Donate $1, $5, or $10 at the
register. These funds will go directly to the same organization
that currently receives donations from Natural Grocers through
their "Bring Your Own Bag" Program.
- Purchase and donate non-perishable items, collected at
the front of the store. These donations will go directly to the
local food bank partner or local food pantry that currently
receives food donations from the company.
Natural Grocers has donated over $1.5million dollars to local food banks with its
disposable bag-free checkout program and prevented an estimated 500
million bags from ending up in landfills).
- To learn more about Food Bank Donations with Natural Grocers,
visit: https://www.naturalgrocers.com/food-bank-donations.
- For a complimentary media kit, click here.
- For press inquiries, please contact
kmacarelli@naturalgrocers.com.
ABOUT NATURAL GROCERS BY VITAMIN COTTAGE
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE:
NGVC) is an expanding specialty retailer of natural and
organic groceries, body care products, and dietary supplements. The
products sold by Natural Grocers must meet strict quality
guidelines and may not contain artificial colors, flavors,
preservatives or sweeteners, or partially hydrogenated or
hydrogenated oils. The Company sells only USDA-certified organic
produce and exclusively pasture-raised, non-confinement dairy
products, and free-range eggs. Natural Grocers' flexible
smaller-store format allows it to offer affordable prices in a
shopper-friendly, clean, and convenient retail environment. The
Company also provides extensive free science-based Nutrition
Education programs to help customers make informed health and
nutrition choices. The Company, founded in 1955, has 166 stores in
21 states. Visit www.NaturalGrocers.com for more
information and store locations.
[i] Food Bank of the Rockies, 2023. Food Bank of the
Rockies, "Hunger in Colorado"
https://www.foodbankrockies.org/hunger-in-colorado/.
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