Natural Grocers' Monument and
Colorado Springs stores will take
turns hosting the Toyota Tundra collection vehicle from
November 12 - December 13, 2024
LAKEWOOD, Colo., Nov. 11,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural Grocers®, Colorado
Springs Toyota Dealers and iHeart Radio, are joining forces
this holiday season to help fight hunger in Southern Colorado communities with the
Fill-The-Truck Food Drive. From November 11 through December 13, residents are
invited to make a difference by donating non-perishable food items
to help stock the shelves at Care and ShareSM Food Bank
for Southern Colorado.
HOW TO DONATE
Throughout the campaign, a Toyota
Tundra, featuring bright Fill-The-Truck Food Drive graphics
will be parked at the Monument and
Colorado Springs Natural Grocers locations on a rotating schedule
from November 11 – December 13, ready to be filled with donations of
non-perishable food items.
*FILL-THE-TRUCK FOOD DRIVE DONATION
SCHEDULE*
Community members can drop off their contributions directly into
the Tundra or directly to the Toyota team members onsite. Shoppers
will also find designated collection bins inside all three Natural
Grocers' locations, making it easy to drop off
contributions.
PARTICIPATING NATURAL GROCERS' LOCATIONS
- Colorado Springs – North
Academy
- Colorado Springs – South
Nevada Ave
- Monument
A MESSAGE FROM THE CARE AND SHARE FOOD
BANK
Nate Springer, President
and CEO of Care and Share Food Bank, shared why this food drive is
vital for the community during this time of year. "The holidays are
a time when we all come together. Food unites us in so many ways,
and we're proud to be part of helping neighbors, friends, and
families create special memories. Every single person in our
community can make a difference, and we hope everyone joins us in
this effort."
Springer also emphasized the various ways community members can
support the Care and Share Food Bank year-round:
- Donate to Care and Share – Financial donations
enable Care and Share to purchase food in bulk, maximizing the
impact of each dollar through partnerships like Feeding America.
Donations can be made at www.careandshare.org, where visitors will
find easy "Donate" and "Find Food" options.
- Volunteer Time – With the help of over 6,000
volunteers each year, Care and Share distributes more than 21
million meals annually. Volunteers are welcome at distribution
centers in Colorado Springs,
Pueblo, and Alamosa.
- Host a Food Drive – Organize a food drive within
your neighborhood, church, or workplace to collect shelf-stable
items. Donations can then be dropped off at any of Care and Share's
three distribution centers.
MAKING AN IMPACT, TOGETHER
Raquel Isely, Vice President of Marketing at
Natural Grocers stated, "We were thrilled when iHeart Radio reached
out to see if we wanted to support this year's Fill-The-Truck
Food Drive presented by Toyota Dealers of Colorado Springs. As a Colorado-based, family-operated natural and
organic grocery retailer, we have been serving communities with
healthy and nutritious products since 1955. Each of our stores
partner with a local food bank for regular monthly donations
through our 'Bring Your Own Bag' Program and food rescue efforts.
It just so happens that Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado is already an established
partner of ours. The Fill-The-Truck Food Drive is a
meaningful, easy way for residents to ensure their neighbors have
access to food during the holidays. Every donation, big or small,
contributes to a shared goal of fighting hunger in Southern Colorado."
- For those in need, the Care and Share website offers a simple
way to locate nearby food pantries and hours of operation. For more
details, visit www.careandshare.org and click the "Find
Food" button at the top of the screen.
- To learn more about Natural Grocers' food bank partnerships and
donations, click here.
ABOUT NATURAL GROCERS BY VITAMIN COTTAGE
Founded in
1955, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE: NGVC) is
an expanding specialty retailer of natural and organic groceries,
body care products, and dietary supplements. The products sold by
Natural Grocers must meet strict quality guidelines and may not
contain artificial colors, flavors, preservatives or sweeteners, or
partially hydrogenated or hydrogenated oils. The Company sells only
USDA-certified organic produce and exclusively pasture-raised,
non-confinement dairy products, and free-range eggs. Natural
Grocers' flexible smaller-store format allows it to offer
affordable prices in a shopper-friendly, clean, and convenient
retail environment. The Company also provides extensive free
science-based Nutrition Education programs to help customers and
Crew make informed health and nutrition choices. Natural Grocers is
committed to its 5 Founding Principles—including its
"Commitment to Community" and "Commitment to Crew". In fiscal
year 2023, the Company invested $15 million in
incremental compensation and discretionary payments for
Crew. Headquartered in the Union Square neighborhood
of Lakewood, CO, Natural Grocers has 168 stores in 21 states.
Visit www.naturalgrocers.com for more information and
store locations.
Media Contact: Katie Macarelli
- kmacarelli@naturalgrocers.com
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