The Nation's Organic Headquarters® supports pesticide-free
public spaces with semi-annual fundraiser aimed at raising
$100,000 for non-profit advocacy
organization
LAKEWOOD, Colo., Aug. 31,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural Grocers®, known as the
nation's Organic Headquarters®, honors Organic Month with a
fundraiser for Beyond Pesticides throughout September. Customers
will have an opportunity to support the retailer's goal of raising
$100,000 for the grassroots
organization with donations at the register and a portion of
proceeds from the sales of themed reusable shopping bags.
Additionally, Natural Grocers will focus its monthly community
educational efforts, discounts, samples and giveaways on the
organic food movement.
Join Natural Grocers in supporting Beyond
Pesticides' mission towards pesticide-free local parks and playing
fields.
ORGANIC HEADQUARTERS
Natural Grocers first introduced itself as the nation's "Organic
Headquarters" in September of 2016 to honor the company's longtime
history as leaders in the organic movement. The grocery retailer
sells only 100% USDA certified organic produce and has been active
since its founding in promoting and protecting the integrity of the
organic label. All stores are Certified Organic Food Handlers and
are inspected annually by an organic certifying agency to ensure
they are only using organic-approved processes and cleaning
products. This certification, plus the company's commitment to
selling only 100% Certified Organic Produce, helps to ensure its
integrity from farm to basket to table. Six years later, the
company continues its quest to be a national industry model for
organic advocacy with customer education and its support for Beyond
Pesticides.
BEYOND PESTICIDES FUNDRAISER
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. Throughout September, customers can join Natural
Grocers in directly contributing to Beyond Pesticides'
critical mission of creating synthetic pesticide-free local parks
and playing fields. Organic practices mean a healthier food supply
– a principle Natural Grocers has been championing since 1955.
"As we face existential health and environmental threats from
fossil fuel-based pesticides and fertilizers, organic food
production and land management provide a real solution," said
Jay Feldman, executive director of
Beyond Pesticides. Feldman continued, "Our partnership with Natural
Grocers during Organic Month and year-round is powerful in
advancing needed change because organic supporters play a critical
role through organic purchasing decisions and support of community
efforts to manage parks and playing fields organically. This
contributes to safer food production and healthier communities,
while protecting our air, land, water, and biodiversity and
fighting the climate crisis. Though we're active in our advocacy
efforts year-round, we place special emphasis on Organic Month, to
recognize and praise our organic supporters!"
Natural Grocers aims to raise $100,000 in September for the Organic Parks
Project with Beyond Pesticides with the following in-store
fundraising opportunities:
- Natural Grocers will donate $1.00
to Beyond Pesticides for every limited-edition Organic Month
reusable shopping bag sold (retail $1.99).
- For every Ladybug Zip Pouch sold (retail $2.99), 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' 163 store locations
nationwide.
GO ORGANIC WITH NATURAL GROCERS
Natural Grocers offers savings from September 9th-September 30th on products that reflect Natural
Grocers' commitment to organic practices.[i] Free
samples, additional savings and giveaways will be offered from
September 15th –
17th including:
- Amazing savings of up to 52%, storewide for all customers.
[ii]
- The first 200 shoppers at each store on Thursday, September 15th will receive a free
sample size packet (1.75 oz.) of Natural Grocers Brand Product
Organic Coffee. [iii]
- {N}power members will receive a $5 off reward with in-store purchase of
$67 or more in one transaction.
[iv]
- {N}power members will receive a free Organic Month reusable
shopping bag with purchase. [v]
- {N}power members get 15% off in-store alcohol purchases at
participating locations. [vi]
ORGANIC MONTH EDUCATION
Natural Grocers' Founding Principle of Nutrition Education
includes empowering its communities to make informed decisions
about their environmental impact. Natural Grocers will be educating
customers on environmentally conscious practices in-store, online
and on social media related to food, farming and soil health.
- Customers can learn more by picking up the September edition
(Vol. 62) of the Natural Grocers good4u® Health
Hotline® at their local Natural Grocers store or visit
www.naturalgrocers.com.
- Learn more about Beyond Pesticides.
- Follow Natural Grocers on Instagram for social media
sweepstakes[vii] and organic education—including their
"Meet the Makers" series.
- Click here for Natural Grocers' Organic Month Media
Kit.
- 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, 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 163 stores in 21 states.
Visit www.NaturalGrocers.com for more information and
store locations
ABOUT BEYOND PESTICIDES
Beyond Pesticides is a 501(c)3
nonprofit organization headquartered in Washington, D.C, which
works with allies in protecting health and the environment with
science, policy, and action to lead the transition to a world free
of toxic pesticides and synthetic fertilizers. Visit
www.beyondpesticides.org for more information about its programs,
resources, and how to get involved.
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[i] Offers valid only from 9/9/2022 –
9/30/2022 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. Natural Grocers reserves the right to
correct errors. Void where prohibited by law.
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[ii] Offers
valid only from 9/15/2022 – 9/17/2022 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. Natural
Grocers reserves the right to correct errors. Void where prohibited
by law.
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[iii] Quantity limited to first 200
shoppers at participating Natural Grocers locations. No rain
checks. Limit one per customer. Valid only 9/15/2022. Void where
prohibited by law.
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[iv] $5 off
reward is only available to registered {N}power members for
in-store customer purchases of $67 or more during a single
transaction from 9/15/2022 – 9/17/2022 at participating Natural
Grocers stores. Limit one reward per account. Must present {N}power
account phone number at checkout to redeem. Sales tax, the purchase
of gift cards, store credit and cash and at-register donations do
not accumulate towards the $67 minimum purchase requirement. Reward
may not be redeemed for gift cards, store credit or cash. Offer
will be autoloaded to {N}power account. Cannot be combined with
other offers. Natural Grocers reserves the right to correct errors.
Void where prohibited by law. To join {N}power, visit
www.naturalgrocers.com/npower.
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[v] Limit
one per {N}power account. Valid 9/15/2022 – 9/17/2022 while
supplies last. No rainchecks. {N}power offers only available
in-store to registered members and are subject to program terms and
conditions available at www.naturalgrocers.com/npower.
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[vi] Offers
are redeemable only for in-store customer purchases for {N}power
members at participating stores. Any stated discounts are on
regular prices and cannot be combined with other offers. Quantity
limited to stock on hand, no rain checks. Pricing excludes taxes
and is subject to change without notice. Natural Grocers reserves
the right to correct errors. Void where prohibited by law. Must be
21 or older for alcohol purchases. Alcohol products not offered at
all store locations. See store for details. Please drink
responsibly. {N}power offers available only to registered members
and are subject to program terms and conditions available at
www.naturalgrocers.com/npower.
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[vii] 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 9/01/2022 and ends on 9/04/2022. For
official rules and complete details, visit
www.naturalgrocers.com/sweepstakes.
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