Last updated on December 13th, 2024
Natural Grocers has begun its annual in-store holiday fundraiser for food bank partners through Dec. 31.
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 when customers bring in their own reusable bags.
Commitment to community
A “Commitment to Community” is one of Natural Grocers’ Five Founding Principles. The company has forged partnerships with various organizations that strive to improve the lives of those in the 21 states it serves, particularly those dedicated to combating food insecurity.
According to data provided by Food Bank of the Rockies, the company’s food bank partner for many of its Colorado stores, an estimated one in nine people faced food insecurity in 2022, with the situation more alarming for children, where the figure rose to one in seven.
“The holiday season is often a time of joy with friends and family, where food plays a central role. However, it can also heighten stress for those facing financial hardships, forcing tough choices between food and other essentials. Collaborating with our local food bank partners is something we prioritize throughout the year with our ‘Bring Your Own Bag’ initiative and food rescue efforts,” said Raquel Isely, VP of marketing at Natural Grocers.
“In 2022, we took the next logical step and added a fundraiser and food drive at every store. The enthusiastic response from our customers and the good4u crew inspired us to make this an annual tradition. We encourage our customers to look for donation stations in each store or connect with a crew member at the register to learn more.”
How to give during the holiday season
Customers can contribute throughout the holidays in two ways:
- Donate $1, $5 or $10 at the register. The funds will go to the same organization that receives donations from Natural Grocers through its “Bring Your Own Bag” program.
- Purchase and donate non-perishable items, collected at the front of the store. These donations will go to a local food bank partner or food pantry that receives food donations from the company.
Click here to learn more about food bank donations with Natural Grocers.
