Company will offer a fun, educational nutrition class geared
towards kids, emphasizing children's health and nutrition, just in
time for the back-to-school season
LAKEWOOD, Colo., July 24,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural Grocers®, the nation's
largest family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer, is
proud to announce a new partnership with the Foundation for Fresh
Produce to present "Nutrition 4 the Win" at participating stores
from August 19 – August 31. Kids and parents are invited to join
and explore how fruits and vegetables can fuel growing bodies and
minds.
Natural Grocers invites kids and parents to
explore how fruits and vegetables can fuel growing bodies and
minds.
THE FOUNDATION FOR FRESH PRODUCE
The Foundation for Fresh Produce is a non-profit organization that
promotes healthy eating habits, particularly among families and
children. The Foundation focuses on improving the appeal of fruits
and vegetables as an integral part of people's diets, supporting
the development of infrastructure and supply chain solutions that
provide easier access, nurturing passionate fruit and vegetable
professionals and establishing strategic alliances that strengthen
its collective global impact.
NATURAL GROCERS AS A PARTNER
"The partnership with
Natural Grocers and the Foundation for Fresh Fruit is a natural
fit. Our initial conversations with the team from the organization
felt like talking to old friends – we practically finished each
other's sentences," said Caroline
Cheong, Director of Nutrition Health Coach Regional
Managers. "It was clear that The Foundation is as dedicated to
supporting the health and wellness of our communities as we are.
We're proud to add "Nutrition 4 the Win", a class geared towards
kids and their parents (or caregivers) to our FREE class schedule,
just in time for back-to-school season. Our hope is that this class
will inspire and empower children, adults and families to live
happier, healthier lives by eating more fruits and vegetables every
single day."
NUTRITION 4 THE WIN
Offered to communities in
partnership with The Foundation for Fresh Produce, "Nutrition 4 the
Win" shows how hacks on preparing produce can become healthy habits
that children will love. Children will participate in making and
sampling healthy foods focused on eating the rainbow (fruits and
vegetables of each color within the rainbow). Led by Nutritional
Health Coaches, the class is designed to help children and
caregivers embrace the back-to-school season, while emphasizing
children's health and nutrition. Parents and caregivers are
encouraged to stay and play, as everyone wins when it comes to
nutrition! Class participants will even receive an exclusive
$5 off $25 coupon, to be used at any Natural Grocers
location.[i]
Class Information:
- Cost: As with all in-store classes, this class
is FREE.
- Registration: The class will be first come, first
seated, so arrive early to secure your spot.
- Dates/Times: Varies upon store location.
- Locations: For all participating stores, please
visit www.naturalgrocers.com/nutrition-4-the-win.
NATURAL GROCERS: CHAMPIONS FOR ORGANIC
Natural
Grocers, a champion of organic produce, is proud to be the only
large grocery store chain to offer 100% USDA certified
organic produce. From apples to zucchini, every piece of
produce avoids cross-contamination with conventional/GMO
items and is grown without synthetic pesticides, practices
that are common among grocers with conventional produce offerings.
Natural Grocers also does not carry products that use
ApeelTM and
OrganipeelTM produce coatings, as neither
meet the natural and organic retailer's high product
standards.
- Click here to learn more about "Nutrition 4 the Win" at
Natural Grocers locations.
- Visit
www.fruitsandveggies.org/hacks-for-healthy-back-to-school-habits/ for
more information on "Hacks for Healthy Back-to-School
Habits" from The Foundation for Fresh Produce.
- To learn more about Natural Grocers' Nutrition Education
Department, and their Nutritional Health Coaches, click here.
- Click here for a complimentary media kit.
- For media 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 and
Crew make informed health and nutrition choices. Natural Grocers is
committed to its 5 Founding Principles—including its
"Commitment to Community" and "Commitment to Crew". In fiscal
year 2023, the Company invested $15 million in
incremental compensation and discretionary payments for
Crew. Headquartered in the Union Square neighborhood
of Lakewood, CO, Natural Grocers has 168 stores in 21 states.
Visit www.naturalgrocers.com for more information
and store locations.
[i] No purchase necessary. Coupon is redeemable
only for in-store purchases at participating Natural Grocers
stores. Valid only 8/19/2024 –
9/7/2024. Promotion subject to change without notice. Natural
Grocers reserves the right to correct errors. Void where
prohibited by law. Minimum $5 purchase required.
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