Customers are invited to take the Ladybug love pledge to protect
beneficial insects and create pesticide-free local parks
LAKEWOOD, Colo., April 7,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural Grocers®, a
longtime leader of the organic movement through national advocacy
efforts, is proud to partner with Beyond Pesticides for its fifth
annual Ladybug LoveSM campaign. Throughout the
month of April, customers are invited to join Natural Grocers in
committing to protect beneficial insects and further Beyond
Pesticides' critical mission of converting local parks and playing
fields to pesticide-free management practices. Customers will have
the opportunity to take the pledge, contribute to the cause, and
celebrate with Earth Day discounts, sweepstakes, education and
more!
LADYBUG LOVE & BEYOND PESTICIDES
This Earth Day, Natural Grocers celebrates its fifth year of
Ladybug Love – championing the insects that play a crucial role in
the stability of our food supply and interconnected ecosystem.
Recent studies indicate that insect populations are down more than
75% over the past three decades. Natural Grocers and Beyond
Pesticides aim to support these little, yet important critters and
provide them with a healthy and safe environment in which to
thrive.
Beyond Pesticides is a 501(c)3 nonprofit advocacy and
grassroots organization that aims to protect public health and the
environment by leading the transition to a world free of toxic
pesticides. Regenerative farming practices that use ladybugs and
other beneficial insects instead of harmful synthetic pesticides to
control pests, embrace the connectedness of planet Earth's vibrant
ecosystem. Healthy air, water and land make for a healthier food
supply – a principle Natural Grocers has been championing since
1955.
Customers can take or renew their pledge online and commit
to not using chemicals that harm ladybugs and other beneficial
insects at home, in yards, gardens and to support 100% organic
produce. Natural Grocers' goal is to raise $250,000 in April for the Organic Parks
Project with Beyond Pesticides through the following in-store
fundraising opportunities:
- Natural Grocers will donate $1.00
to Beyond Pesticides for every Ladybug Love pledge signed, whether
it's a first-time signer or a renewed pledge,
from April 1 –
30.i
- For every Ladybug Zip Pouch sold, Natural Grocers will donate
$2 to Beyond Pesticides.
- Customers will have the opportunity to make contributions to
Beyond Pesticides ($1, $5 or $10) upon
checkout at any one of Natural Grocers' 161 store locations
nationwide
- {N}power® members who make or renew their pledge
from April 1 – 15, will also receive
$5 off their purchase on Earth Day,
April 22.ii
- {N}power members will receive a free limited-edition
Ladybug Love reusable bag and free sticker with purchase
April 22 –
24.iii
{N}power®, Natural Grocers' loyalty
program is free to join and offers exclusive discounts,
digital coupons, rewards benefits, and other members-only features.
Customers can sign up for {N}power here or by texting
'organic' to 72345.iv
DISCOUNTS, GIVEAWAYS, SWEEPSTAKES & MORE
Customers will enjoy up to 49% off with special Earth Day
Deals from April 22–24 on products that reflect Natural
Grocers' commitment to sustainable and environmentally conscious
practices such as Lotus reusable produce bags, Cascadian Farm®
Organic Cereals, Natural Grocers Brand cleaning products,
Endangered Species Chocolate®, and much more.[v]
GIVEAWAYS & SWEEPSTAKES
- April 1-30: Customers are
invited to count the ladybugs placed throughout the pages of
the April 2022 Natural Grocers good4u® Health Hotline®
magazine, for the chance to win a $500 Natural Grocers
gift card.
-
- To enter the contest, customers simply fill out the form
in the magazine and drop it off at any Natural Grocers store
by April 30,
2022. A drawing among all entries with the correct
number of ladybugs will determine the
winner.vi
- April 22: One
Natural Grocers Brand cleaning product will be randomly given out
each hour at checkout at all stores.vii
- April 22-24:
Customers can enter for a chance to win Natural Grocers gift
cards by filling out an entry form in-person at their local
store.viii
-
- One $500 company-wide grand
prize.
- $100 gift card prizes at each
store.
EARTH DAY NUTRITION EDUCATION
Natural Grocers' Founding Principle of Nutrition Education
includes empowering its communities to make informed decisions
about their environmental impact. Natural Grocers will be promoting
environmentally conscious practices (both in-store and online)
related to food, homes, gardens and yards.
- Customers can learn more by picking up the April edition (Vol.
57) of the good4u Health Hotline at their local Natural Grocers
store or click here to view it online.
- Click here to read more about Natural Grocers' product
standards.
- For media requests contact Katie
Macarelli:
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, safe, 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 161 stores in 20 states. Visit
www.NaturalGrocers.com for more information and store
locations.
i Pledge must be made between 4/1/2022 - 4/30/2022 at
naturalgrocers.com/ladybuglove to qualify for matching
donation. Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc. will make a
matching donation of up to $25,000 in
support of the $250,000 Beyond
Pesticides Fundraiser.
ii Pledge must be made between 4/1/2022 - 4/15/2022 at
naturalgrocers.com/ladybuglove to qualify for matching
donation and {N}power member discount. Vitamin Cottage Natural Food
Markets, Inc. will make a matching donation of up to $25,000 in support of the $250,000 Beyond Pesticides Fundraiser. Enter your
phone number at checkout to redeem offer, must be redeemed at
checkout on 4/22/2022.
iii Limit one per {N}power customer. Valid
4/22/21 – 4/24/21 only while supplies last. No rainchecks.
{N}power offers available only to registered members and are
subject to program terms and conditions available at
www.naturalgrocers.com/npower.
iv Message and data rates may apply. See
naturalgrocers.com/privacy for our Privacy Policy and
naturalgrocers.com/terms for the {N}Power terms of use.
v Offers valid only from 4/22/2022 – 4/24/2022 for in-store customer purchases at
participating stores and cannot be combined with other offers.
Quantity limited to stock on hand, no rainchecks. Pricing excludes
taxes and is subject to change without notice. We reserve the right
to correct errors. Void where prohibited by law.
vi No purchase necessary. A purchase will not
increase your chances of winning. Open only to legal residents of
the 50 United States and the District of
Columbia, 18 years or older. Void where prohibited by law.
NGVC employees and their families are not eligible to win. Maximum
one entry per person per prize category. Sweepstakes starts
4/1/2022 and ends on 4/30/2022. For
official rules and complete details, visit
www.naturalgrocers.com/sweepstakes. Sponsor: Vitamin Cottage
Natural Food Markets, Inc.
vii Giveaway includes one Natural Grocers Brand
Organic Cleaning Product (of store's choosing) randomly given away
at checkout. Offer valid on April 22
only. Limit one per store per hour at checkout. Offer valid
only while supplies last. No rain checks.
viii No purchase necessary. A purchase will not
increase your chances of winning. Open only to legal residents of
the 50 United States and the District of
Columbia, 18 years or older. Void where prohibited by law.
Sweepstakes starts 4/22/2022 and ends
on 4/24/2022. For official rules and complete details, visit
www.naturalgrocers.com/sweepstakes. Sponsor: Vitamin Cottage
Natural Food Markets, Inc.
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