Change Matters generates thousands of dollars per month for local non-profit organizations through donations collected at our registers. We also partner with co-op vendors to donate a portion of their sales during select months through our Product Partners program.
Over the last four decades, our grant programs, food donations, paid staff volunteer service hours and other giving projects have built community gardens, fed hungry families, brought local produce into our kids’ classrooms, expanded fresh food access and much, much more. We’re committed to building a strong, equitable food system for all.
Currently, our community giving dollars are rebuilding and investing in our neighborhoods, addressing the hunger crisis, and uplifting our Black, Indigenous, Immigrant, Refuge and other communities of Color.
The 2023 Change Matters partners have been selected. If you’re interested in applying for 2024, check back in September to fill out an application.
2023 CHANGE MATTERS RECIPIENTS
| MONTH | ORGANIZATION | TOTAL RAISED | PRODUCT PARTNER | TOTAL RAISED |
| January | Tubman | $9,119.79 | Nordic Naturals will donate $1 per unit sold, and From the Ground Up will donate 25 cents per unit sold | $674.00 |
| February | In Black Ink | $8,527.46 | Gustola Granola will donate $1 per unit sold, and Botanical Lucidity will donate 10% of total sales | $415.61 |
| March | Food for the People | $8,204.28 | Seven Sundays will donate $1 per unit sold, and Wonderstate will donate 50 cents per unit sold | $390.55 |
| April | Grand Risings Farm | $8,497.68 | Four Sigmatic will donate 25 cents per unit sold, and Equal Exchange will donate 50 cents per chocolate bar sold | $756.00 |
| May | Midtown Farmer’s Market | Jonny Pops will donate 25 cents per unit sold, and Triple Crown Organic BBQ Sauces will donate 75 cents per unit sold | ||
| June | Urban Roots | Forage Kombucha will donate 50 cents per unit sold, and SK Coffee will donate | ||
| July | TC Food Justice | Bizzy Coffee will donate $1 per unit sold, and Equal Exchange will donate $1 per packaged coffee sold | ||
| August | Avenues for Youth | Jonny Pops will donate 25 cents per unit sold, and Triple Crown Organic BBQ Sauces will donate 75 cents per unit sold | ||
| September | Tamales y Bicicletas | Bizzy Coffee will donate $1 per unit sold | ||
| October | Immigrant Law Center | Nordic Naturals will donate $1 per unit sold | ||
| November | Division of Indian Work | Taking Stock will donate 25 cents per unit sold, and Seven Sundays will donate $1 per unit sold | ||
| December | Co-op owners will vote for a Change Matters partner during the fall 2023 Board Election. The organization with the most votes will be December’s sole partner. Candidates: Repowered, The Food Group, North Country Food Alliance | Sun Leaf Naturals will donate 10% of total sales |
2022 CHANGE MATTERS RECIPIENTS
| MONTH | ORGANIZATION | TOTAL RAISED | PRODUCT PARTNER | TOTAL RAISED |
| January | Big River Farms (A program of The Food Group) | $8,747.75 | From the Ground Up Snacks is donating 25 cents per product sold, and Four Sigmatic is donating 50 cents per product sold during January. | $206.25 |
| February | Du Nord Foundation’s Community Market | $7,479.03 | Ferndale Market is donating 5% of total sales during February. | $621.91 |
| March | Hmong American Farmers Association | $8,823.43 | Seven Sundays is donating $1 per product sold during March. | $255.00 |
| April | Neighborhood Youth Academy | $9,560.32 | Klean Kanteen is donating $1 per product sold, and Peace Coffee is donating 50 cents per product sold (bulk & packaged) during April. | $1,149.62 |
| May | Haven Housing | $11,297.22 |
Ancient Nutrition is donating $1 per product sold during May.
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$104.00 |
| June | The Link | $10,432.57 | Big Watt Beverage Co is donating 10% of total sales and Nordic Naturals is donating $1 per product sold during June. | $674.07 |
| July | Sharing Our Roots | $9,461.80 | Bizzy Coffee and Gustola Granola are donating $1 per product sold during July. | $1,743.00 |
| August | Good in the Hood | $9,526.02 | Jonny Pops is donating 10% of total sales during August. | $558.78 |
| September | Black Men Teach | $9,484.19 | Bizzy Coffee is donating $1 per product sold, and Forage Kombucha is donating 50 cents per product sold during September. | $1,373.00 |
| October | Juxtaposition Arts | $9,014.12 | Alaffia is donating 25 cents per product sold during October. | $34.25 |
| November | Somali American Farmers Association | $8,804.74 | Food Bldg is donating 25 cents for every Baker’s Field Flour and Bread, Alemar Cheese, Red Table Meats, and Aliment Pasta product sold during November. | $567.01 |
| December | Appetite For Change | $8,650.40 | Taking Stock is donating 10% of total sales during December. | $44.05 |