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 focuses on eliminating single-use items from the waste stream.
For each reusable tote bag, reusable coffee mug or thermos, bulk container, produce bag, or EcoToGo box, they bring in, customers are able to donate a “5-cent token,” up to 10 tokens, to one of three organizations selected by the Change for Good committee. These recipients will rotate every three months, with one consistently being the Co-op’s FLOWER program, which provides a 20% discount for low-income shoppers.
Our paper bags are made from 100% recycled paper and are fully compostable and recyclable. As such, we charge21¢ for each large paper grocery bag at the register to reflect the true manufacturing cost. We'll also be expanding the way we celebrate shoppers who use reusable grocery totes and include reusable produce bags, EcoToGo containers at the deli or salad bar, bulk containers (like mason jars, upcycled containers with lids, or cloth bags), and coffee mugs and thermoses. We recognize that not everyone has access to a reusable grocery tote. That's why we're starting a totally free library of grocery totes, recycled paper bags, and cardboard boxes that will be available for you to use at the Front End. Donations are welcome! Feel free to donate a tote bag to this library if you'd like to contribute and clean out your tote bag supply, and take one when you need it.
How much money did the Co-op donate to local organizations in 2023?
We're making these changes to encourage daily use of reusable bags, reusable produce bags, and reusable bulk containers in efforts to minimize the amount of single-use products entering the waste stream. We also know many community organizations rely on the Co-op for charitable funding opportunities, and we're dedicated to continue to offer ways for non-profit organizations to gain support.
Thank you for your participation in our Change for Good program. Questions? email us at marketingmanager@moscowfood.coop or call (208) 882-8537 ext. 222.
FEATURED RECIPIENTS: July - September 2024
Stop by the downtown store to support these local organizations.
FLOWER
The FLOWER Program is one way the Moscow Food Co-op is reducing the impact of food insecurity on the Palouse. It’s an acronym that stands for Fresh, Local, Organic, and Within Everyone’s Reach. Participants in the FLOWER program receive a 20% discount at checkout every time they shop, making it easier for shoppers to meet their family’s nutritional needs.
The Change for Good Programing would help fund participants to access this program.
Latah County Historical Society
Mission: For ours and future generations, we collect, preserve, share, and celebrate the history of Latah County in order to promote a deeper understanding of the many experiences that make up our shared past. We build good citizens, strong communities, and satisfying lives.
The Change for Good Programming would help fund restoring a bay window.
Troy and Deary Community Foodbanks
Our two community foodbanks are serving approximately 800-1000 individuals each month. We serve at risk children, low income families, senior citizens, homeless individuals and disabled individuals and veterans. Our Foodbanks does not discriminate against age, race or disability. We are a Christian based organization with the sole purpose of providing healthy food and making a life a little easier for our families.
The Change for Good program will help additional food, hygiene products, oral care, and with fundraising efforts to purchase hamburger.
How are “change for good”
recipients selected?
A committee made up of Co-op owners choose 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 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 1 (January - March 2024): December 10th, 2023
Quarter 2 (April - June 2024): March 10, 2024
Quarter 3 (July - September 2024): June 10th, 2024
Quarter 4 (October - December 2024): September 10, 2024
Questions about this funding opportunity? Email us at marketingmanager@moscowfood.coop or call at (208) 882-8537 ext. 222
to learn more!