Saint Paul, MN—National Co+op Grocers (NCG) has announced the winners of the 2022 Co-op Innovative Awards. Each recipient is “working to increase cooperative development in communities of color and communities living with low incomes.” The 2022 recipients are: Northside Residents Redevelopment Council, Minneapolis, $50,000. North American Students of Cooperation, Chicago,...
Austin, TX—Through its Pledge Good Foundation, GoodPop has provided 1.5 million meals to people in need. Of those, 100,000 meals went to Central Texas Food Bank. The meals were provided in partnership with Feeding America. To encourage individuals to share good deeds on social media, GoodPop launched the #PledgeGood challenge.
Pleasant Prairie, WI—Good Foods has donated $50,000 in product and monetary donations to eight regional food banks as part of their Dip Into Summer tour. Each organization was chosen based on its shared goal of fighting food insecurity. The recipients are: San Diego Hunger Coalition – $5,000 monetary donation Hunger Fight...
Lakewood, CO—In conjunction with Organic Month, Natural Grocers is partnering with Beyond Pesticides to celebrate all things organic. The campaign aligns with Natural Grocers' belief that organic farmers, producers, and retailers can improve human health and the health of the environment. Jay Feldman, Executive Director of Beyond Pesticides, spoke on the importance of...
Lakewood, CO—It's time to celebrate! Natural Grocers is marking its 67th anniversary with a three-day celebration taking place August 18 to August 20. Customers will enjoy "Epic Savings" of up to 60% off 500+ products. Also on tap: $128,000 in prizes and giveaways. The History of Natural Grocers [caption id="attachment_91893" align="alignright" width="400"] Co-founder, Margaret Isely...
Asheville, NC—To help combat food insecurity, Earth Fare is lowering prices on hundreds of pantry essentials. The company is committed to providing clean, healthy food for everyone, . Nearly 200 of the items being reduced are organic, and 123 items are non-GMO. The products included are provided by Field Day. Earlier this...
Oakland, CA—Numi Organic Tea is partnering with Waves for Water and MPOWERD. The goal: to raise up to $1 million in an effort to provide clean, safe drinking water to nearly 550,000 displaced Ukrainians. The Together for H2OPE: Ukraine initiative will also provide lights and charging devices to those in need. “We...
Clermont, FL—Uncle Matt’s Organic has been certified as a B Corporation (B Corp). This recognition authenticates the brand’s commitment to sustainability, accountability, and transparency. The 22-year-old juice company has committed to balancing purpose and profits. Uncle Matt's added that this is done while producing a high-quality product. Matt McLean, Founder and...
Washington, DC—At the start of 2021, Organic & Natural Health Association committed to raising a minimum of $50,000 in scholarships for the Williams-Franklin Foundation (WFF). The goal was to raise the money within five years. Less than two years after setting that goal, the association already has raised $55,205. The effort has...
Greenwich, CT—GoodSAM Foods is launching “Building Networks" in partnership with Colombia-based Luker Chocolate. The goal: provide Colombian youth with skills and resources to teach social media etiquette. GoodSAM also committed to improving three Colombian schools in 2002. The program aims to empower youth in GoodSAM farmer communities to become leaders...
