Our Change Matters program provides shoppers an opportunity to help local community-enrichment organizations by making small-change donations, which accumulate into a meaningful contribution for the recipient. The recipient changes monthly, with organizations chosen by a committee of Wedge and Linden Hills Co-op staff. Rounding up at the register is an easy way to make donations. During the… Read More →
Our Change Matters program provides shoppers an opportunity to help local community-enrichment organizations by making small-change donations, which accumulate into a meaningful contribution for the recipient. The recipient changes monthly, with organizations chosen by a committee of Wedge and Linden Hills Co-op staff. Rounding up at the register is an easy way to make donations. During the… Read More →
Every time you make a purchase at the register, you have the opportunity to round up your total to the next dollar. Each year that change is directly donated through our Change Matters program to 12 non-profits in our community.
Every time you make a purchase at the register, you have the opportunity to round up your total to the next dollar. That change is directly donated through our Change Matters program to 12 non-profits in our community. Last fiscal year, change donations totaled $71,296! This year, we’re excited to expand the program to Linden…
Neighborhood Roots brings neighbors together to buy, eat and learn about local food to promote vibrant community and affect important changes in food and agriculture policy. Maazah Chutney is donating $1 per item sold in March to Neighborhood Roots through our Change Matters program!
BIPOC Foodways Alliance (BFA) is our Change Matters partner this February! BFA uplifts, preserves, and archives stories of BIPOC communities through the lens of food, while simultaneously breaking down barriers between cultural communities. Their work involves finding the keepers of foodways knowledge and providing a platform to share that knowledge through The BIPOC Foodways Alliance Table. At…
SOUTHERN ANOKA COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE (SACA) Southern Anoka Community Assistance (SACA) is a non-profit food shelf serving NE Minneapolis and surrounding suburbs for over 50 years. On a monthly basis, they serve an average of 3,400 people and give out 58,000 pounds of food. SACA believes simple gestures lead to full hearts, and they aim to provide…
north country food alliance North Country Food Alliance is a worker-run non-profit that takes action to strengthen food access and food justice in the Twin Cities Metro area. They envision a Twin Cities Metro where no food is wasted, and everyone is empowered by abundant access to healthy, sustainable, and culturally-appropriate foods. foodshare Every weekday…
Avenues for Youth partners with youth experiencing homelessness to achieve their dreams through emergency shelter, transitional living programs, trauma-informed supports, and holistic wrap-around resources. Learn more about their important work in the Twin Cities here, and donate directly here. Jonny Pops is donating 25 cents per item sold and Triple Crown BBQ Sauce is donating…
Twin Cities Food Justice works to reduce food waste and hunger in the Twin Cities by partnering with grocers, bakeries and farmers to divert excess produce and bread to our neighbors in need. Equal Exchange is donating $1 per packaged coffee sold, and Bizzy Coffee is donating $1 per item sold to TC Food Justice this month!
