CHANGE FOR GOOD

A community giving program of the Moscow Food Co-op

Change for Good is a community giving program of the Moscow Food Co-op focused on eliminating single-use items from the waste stream.

This program is designed to incentivize Moscow Food Co-op shoppers to use reusable bags and containers to reduce single-use plastics and support non-profit organizations. (Single-use plastics are defined as items “intended or designed to be used once and then discarded.”)

For each reusable tote bag, reusable coffee mug or thermos, bulk container, produce bag, or EcoToGo box they bring in, customers can donate a “5-cent token” to one of three organizations selected by the Change for Good committee. These recipients will rotate every three months.

Our paper bags are made from 100% recycled paper and are fully compostable and recyclable. As such, we charge 21¢ for each large paper grocery bag at the register to reflect the true manufacturing cost. We recognize that not everyone has access to a reusable grocery tote. That's why we offer a free library of grocery totes, recycled paper bags, and cardboard boxes available for you to use at the Front End. Donations of reusable grocery totes are welcome and help keep this library robust for those who need it.

Featured Recipients: July - September 2026

Stop by the downtown store to support these local organizations.

  • Latah Recovery Center began in 2015 with the mission to help individuals enter and engage in recovery from addictions and mental health disorders through peer-to-peer interaction and evidence-based practices to promote a healthy community. We support all types of people in all types of recovery.

  • MSD Community Schools program courses emphasize nutrition education, food safety, and the essential life skills students need to independently prepare healthy meals using locally sourced ingredients whenever possible. Beyond cooking techniques, students gain a deeper understanding of wellness, sustainability, and the connection between food systems and community health

  • Moscow Day School is a parent-run, not-for profit center committed to the earliest stages of childhood education. We invest in keeping our teacher-to-student ratios low to ensure our kids get the individual attention they need and deserve.

Thank you for your participation in our Change for Good program.

Questions? email us at events@moscowfood.coop or call (208) 882-8537 ext. 222.

How are “change for good”
recipients selected?

A committee made up of Co-op owners chooses the recipients for each season. This committee is committed to supporting non-profit, non-sectarian, and non-discriminatory organizations whose goals complement or support the Mission Statement of the Moscow Food Co-op: “Working Together to Nourish and Nurture our Community.” 

Fill out the form below to apply for a Change for Good grant. Grants are due on the following timeline:

  • Quarter 4 (October - December 2026): September 10, 2026

  • Quarter 1 (January - March 2027): December 10, 2027

  • Quarter 2 (April - June 2027): March 10, 2027

  • Quarter 3 (July - September 2027): June 10, 2027

Questions about this funding opportunity? Email us at events@moscowfood.coop or call at (208) 882-8537 ext. 222
to learn more!