Community Shopping Days Grant

Community Shopping Days Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Food Co-op
Last Updated: August 15, 2025

Summary

The Community Shopping Days Grant supports local nonprofits and organizations in Bellingham and Whatcom County by providing 2% of combined sales from Co-op locations on designated shopping days. Eligible groups focus on areas such as food sustainability, social justice, and community development. This initiative promotes equity and inclusion while fostering community engagement. Applications for the 2026 program are now being accepted, with priority given to organizations that have not received funding in the past two years.

Overview

Our Vision A just and livable world with cooperatively owned enterprise as a cornerstone of a sustainable economy. Our Mission Consumer-owned grocery stores serving our community with quality products and honest information. Our Values We are committed to maintaining the economic viability of the Co-op in order to: Promote cooperative ownership by fostering member involvement and responding to member needs.Build community by respecting diversity and cultivating connections within the Co-op and Whatcom County.Encourage informed choices by educating ourselves and our community on issues of food, healthy lifestyles, the environment, and human rights.Model ethical business and employment practices by acting with honesty, integrity, and respect in the workplace and marketplace.Promote a sustainable economy by supporting organic and sustainable food production and other environmentally and socially responsible businesses locally, regionally, and nationally. Shopping Day Each organization that is selected will receive 2% of combined sales from both Co-op locations on the third Saturday of their scheduled month. Organizations do have the option to table in-store on their shopping day, and are encouraged to engage in external promotion. The Co-op is now accepting applications from local community groups for the 2026 Community Shopping Days (CSD) program. Organizations that received a CSD for 2024 or 2025 will not be considered for an award this year. Eligible groups serve our community in one or more of the following areas: Food and Sustainable AgricultureSocial Justice, Peace, and Human RightsEcological IssuesEducationHealth and Well-beingCooperative DevelopmentCommunity Development

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Donations are awarded to Bellingham and Whatcom County nonprofits, cooperative organizations, or organizations functioning as a nonprofit that aren’t 501(c)3.