LAKEWOOD, Colo., Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of
Organic Harvest Month (September), and its 5th year as
America's Organic Headquarters®, Natural Grocers announces its
partnership with Beyond Pesticides, a 501(c)3 nonprofit
organization that aims to protect public health and the environment
by leading the transition to a world free of toxic pesticides.
Natural Grocers is celebrating being Organic Month Headquarters and
its partnership with Beyond Pesticides with an accompanying
fundraiser and giveaways, exclusive educational programs,
discounts, and more. Some of the festive highlights include the new
"Organic Meal in a Bag" giveaway, a special free Nutrition
Education organics program, and deep discounts for {N}power
members.
In addition to our Five Founding Principles, "organic" is at the
heart of who we are as a company. Natural Grocers only sells USDA
certified 100% organic produce, and we've always been active in
promoting and protecting the integrity of the organic label. We are
Certified Organic Food Handlers, which means all stores are
inspected annually by an organic certifying agency to ensure that
we are only using organic-approved processes and cleaning products.
This certification, plus our commitment to selling only 100%
Certified Organic Produce, guarantees its integrity from farm to
basket to table.
LADYBUG LOVE YOUR NEIGHBORHOODS
Ladybug Love is our motto, and we want you to make your
neighborhoods friendly to ladybugs and other pollinators. To this
end, our long-term partnership with non-profit organization Beyond
Pesticides, kicks off on September 1,
2020 with a month-long fundraising campaign Natural Grocers'
goal is to raise $100,000 in
September for Beyond Pesticides through two in-store fundraising
opportunities:
- Natural Grocers will donate $1 to
Beyond Pesticides for every reusable limited-edition "Organic Month
Headquarters" shopping bag purchased (retail: $1.99).
- Natural Grocers' customers will have the opportunity to make
contributions to Beyond Pesticides ($1, $5 or
$10) at any one of Natural Grocers'
159 store locations.
Natural Grocers' long history as the national model for organic
advocacy and as leaders in the organic movement makes them the
perfect partner for Beyond Pesticides' mission to create synthetic
pesticide-free local parks, safer for communities and pollinators.
Currently, Beyond Pesticides and Natural Grocers are
transforming Roosevelt Park and its
Memorial Rose Garden in Longmont,
CO by eliminating synthetic pesticides and fertilizers and
converting exclusively to organic practices. Additional park
projects in communities where Natural Grocers operates will be
announced.
"At Natural Grocers we don't stop at the "Dirty Dozen"—we only
sell 100% organic produce year-round because of our family's and
company's dedication to improving human health, strengthening
environmental health, and ensuring economic viability for future
generations," explained Heather
Isely, Natural Grocers Executive Vice President. "To that
end, it is critical that the elimination of synthetic pesticides
extends beyond what we ingest, put on our bodies and use to clean
our homes, so we are proud to team up with Beyond Pesticides in
their mission to transition local parks into safer gathering areas
for our communities."
GIVEAWAY: THE GIFT OF AN ORGANIC MEAL
Give your friends, family, or neighbors a tasty and nutritious
organic meal on Natural Grocers, with the new "Organic Meal in a
Bag" giveaway. Nominate someone who has been an inspiration
in your life by submitting a short essay telling us about them.
Every week in September, we will select three winning essays and
the nominees will receive all the fixings for a memorable organic
meal, the accompanying recipes, a Natural Grocers reusable shopping
bag, and a $5 Natural Grocers gift
card. To nominate family, friends, or community members, visit
www.naturalgrocers.com/organic-meal-bag-giveaway1
ROOTED IN ORGANIC
As America's Nutrition Education ExpertsSM, we can't
pass up this opportunity to shed some light on the bigger role
organics play in our lives, sometimes in unexpected ways. For
Organic Month, our free Nutrition Education program focuses on the
multifaceted benefits of eating organically.
- Organics: Rooted in Life – Join Geoff Brokx, Natural
Grocers' Nutrition and Quality Standards Specialist, as he
discusses the human, environmental, and economic benefits of
organic agriculture. The class will livestream on Thursday, September 3 at 6:00 p.m. MDT here
- Meet Your Farmer – Follow us on Instagram
@NaturalGrocers as we take virtual behind-the-scene looks at some
of our 100% organic farm vendors who all met the rigorous
regenerative and sustainable standards required to make it to our
shelves. These weekly takeovers will include farm tours,
educational content, and produce highlights.
- Why Organic is good4uSM – Come along for the
ride as Natural Grocers helps you fall in love with organics. Every
week in September, our experts will dig in to why going organic is
not only good for you, but also has a positive impact on our planet
and our economic viability. Learn why we're known as America's
Organic Headquarters here
COOKING WITH HEALTH CRUSADER
You've seen her flying through Natural Grocers commercials, now
you can join Health Crusader as she saves the world one bite at a
time. Tune in to Natural Grocers' website as Health Crusader
guides you through three good4u recipes:
Thursday,
September 10 at 6pm MDT:
Quiche
Thursday, September 17 at
6pm MDT: Berry Delicious Parfait
Thursday, September 24 at
6pm MDT: Chicken Enchiladas
FOR OUR {N}POWER FAMILY
Members of {N}power, Natural Grocers' free loyalty program, will
have access to weekly special sales throughout September:
- September 3-9: 7% off 100-percent
organic produce
- September 10-16: 10% off Natural
Grocers Brand Products (excluding bulk items, supplements and
cleaning products)
- September 17-23: 10% off Natural
Grocers Brand Products cleaning supplies
- September 24 -30: 10% off coffee
& tea
Natural Grocers' loyalty program is free to join and offers
exclusive discounts, digital coupons, rewards benefits, and other
members-only features. Customers can sign up for {N}power here or
by texting organic to 414112.
About Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage
Natural
Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE: NGVC; NaturalGrocers.com)
is an expanding specialty retailer of organic and natural
groceries, body care products, and dietary supplements. The company
offers a flexible, neighborhood-store format, affordable prices,
and free, science-based Nutrition Education programs to help
customers make informed health and nutrition choices. Founded in
Colorado in 1955, Natural Grocers
has more than 3,500 employees and operates 159 stores in 20
states. Follow Natural Grocers on social media
via Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
#NaturalGrocers
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INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Open only to legal respondents of
the 50 United States and the District of
Columbia, 18 years or older. Void where prohibited by law.
Contest starts on September 1, 2020
and ends on September 30, 2020. For
official rules and complete details, visit
www.naturalgrocers.com/sweepstakes. Sponsor: Vitamin Cottage
Natural Food Markets, Inc.
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