Non-perishable items will be collected in-stores
for local food bank partners and good4uSM Crew will be
accepting donations at the register for the Panhandle Disaster
Relief Fund through March 31,
2024
LAKEWOOD, Colo., March 6,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural Grocers® will be
offering support to the communities impacted by the devastating
recent wildfire disasters in the Texas
Panhandle region, by collecting donations at its 23 Texas
locations through March 31.
Natural Grocers will be collecting
non-perishable items and monetary donations at all Texas stores through March 31.
"We are absolutely heart-broken at the amount of destruction and
chaos the wildfires have caused in these communities," said
Raquel Isely, Vice President of
Marketing for Natural Grocers. "In the past, our home-state of
Colorado has been deeply impacted
by wildfires. We know first-hand how much community support is
needed, and how that need continues long after the fires are
contained. It's our hope that we can raise awareness with each
customer interaction to collect non-perishables and/or funds for
those affected by the fires."
HOW TO GIVE
Natural Grocers' customers can contribute in two ways:
- Donate $1, $5, or $10 at the
register. These funds will go directly to the PDRF at
Amarillo Area Foundation.
- 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 each store.
PANHANDLE DISASTER RELIEF FUND
All monetary donations will be going to the Panhandle Disaster
Relief Fund (PDRF) at Amarillo Area Foundation for emergency
shelter, food and water distribution, access to medical support and
rebuilding efforts. Since its inception in 2006, the PDRF has
helped support organizations on the frontlines as they help
residents facing hardship and loss during and after a
disaster.
"We are so honored to work with Natural Grocers on assisting
those impacted by our recent wildfires," said Clay Stribling, President and CEO of Amarillo
Area Foundation. "As we assess the scope of the damage to
residents in so many of our communities, we are humbled to know
that customers in so many parts of Texas will be supporting efforts to address
immediate and crucial needs. The Panhandle Disaster Relief Fund is
already deploying support, and 100% of all funds received goes
straight to our regional partners for relief and recovery
efforts."
- Click here to find the nearest participating Natural
Grocers Texas store near you.
- For more information related to the Panhandle Disaster Relief
Fund, click here.
- For press inquiries, please contact
kmacarelli@naturalgrocers.com.
ABOUT NATURAL GROCERS BY VITAMIN COTTAGE
Founded in 1955, 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 has 168 stores in 21 states.
Visit www.naturalgrocers.com for more information and store
locations.
ABOUT AMARILLO AREA
FOUNDATION
The Amarillo Area Foundation is a community
foundation that serves the northernmost 26 counties of the Texas
Panhandle. The mission of the Foundation is to improve the
quality of life for Texas Panhandle residents.
Since its inception in 1957, the Foundation has provided grants and
a variety of other services to strengthen nonprofit organizations
and the services they deliver.
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