LAKEWOOD, Colo., June 16,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of the
157th anniversary of Juneteenth, Natural Grocers® will
be donating $5,000 to Color of
Change, an organization working to create a more humane and less
hostile world for Black people in America.
Cultivating an inclusive environment aligns
with Natural Grocers' Five Founding Principles.
Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day, is a federal holiday
commemorating the end of slavery in the
United States. On June 19,
1865, about two months after the surrender of the
Confederacy, Union general Gordon
Granger arrived in Galveston,
Texas to ensure enslaved African Americans were set free and
to inform them that the Civil War had ended.
"It's a privilege to make this contribution to Color of Change
as they 'champion solutions that move us all forward'. At Natural
Grocers, we honor and celebrate our differences and cultural
backgrounds. Cultivating an inclusive environment aligns with our
Five Founding Principles and shows gratitude for the unique life
experience each person brings to the table. Recognizing Juneteenth
and supporting this organization is just one way we can nurture an
ecosystem of diversity and inclusion to help us all thrive," states
Heather Isely, Executive Vice
President of Natural Grocers.
- For more information about Color of Change, click here.
- Click here to learn more about Natural Grocers' Five Founding
Principles.
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, 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, founded in 1955, has 162 stores in
20 states. Visit www.NaturalGrocers.com for more
information and store locations.
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