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Natural Grocers® Raised More Than $2.7 Million For Food Banks, The Equivalent Of 11 Million Meals, Over The Last Decade

Nov 11, 2021•over 3 years ago

Amount Raised

$2.7 Million

Round Type

seed

Lakewood

Description

Driven by its Five Founding Principles, Natural Grocers announces that its fundraising programs have raised $2.7 million for local food banks over the last 10 years. These donations translate to more than 11 million mealsi for community members who are experiencing food insecurity in the 20 states where Natural Grocers operates. In addition to gift card and monetary donations, Natural Grocers donates groceries and household and personal products, which in fiscal year 2021 represented more than $3 million of in-kind product donations to local food banks.

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.