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Natural Grocers Raised More Than $800,000 Over The Past Year For Food Banks In Its Communities

Sep 03, 2021•almost 4 years ago

Amount Raised

$800,000

Round Type

seed

Lakewood

Description

In honor of National Food Bank Day, Natural Grocers, the nation's largest family-operated natural and organic grocery retailer, announces that its food bank donation efforts from August 2020 through July 2021 has raised more than $800,000 in its efforts to fight food insecurity. The donation translates to more than 3.2 million mealsi for people in need.

Company Information

Company

Natural Grocers By Vitamin Cottage

Location

Lakewood, Colorado, United States

About

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 high quality standards 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 162 stores in 20 states. i i Estimate based on our primary Colorado-based food bank's operational costs per meal. (See foodbankrockies.org for more information.) SOURCE Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc.

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