Change for Change Program!


Here's how it works...

Each time you shop at River Valley Co-op, a friendly co-op cashier will ask if you'd like to donate to Change for Change. This rounds your bill to the nearest dollar, with all of the change going to one organization in our community each month.

 

 

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR RECIPIENTS:

October Change for Change: The People's Medicine Project

The People’s Medicine Project is a health justice project that seeks to address community health disparities by increasing access to alternative healing modalities. They envision an inclusive culture of wellness, based on an empowered connection to personal health, the earth, and each other.

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September Change for Change: Manna Community Kitchen

Manna Community Kitchen in Northampton is a dedicated organization committed to providing free, nutritious meals to the local community. It provides a welcoming environment where guests can enjoy warmth, fellowship, and respect.

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August Change for Change: Will Bike 4 Food

Will Bike 4 Food (WB4F) is an annual charity cycling event held each September by The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts to raise funds and awareness about the issue of local hunger. River Valley Co-op staff participate in this event each year to raise funds for our neighbors in need. Your support is greatly appreciated...

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July Change for Change: Independent Housing Solutions

Independent Housing Solutions is a non-profit dedicated to building clean, safe, and affordable housing for chronically homeless individuals with complex medical needs. They are a novel program that blends the freedom of independent living, harm reduction practices, and an array of supportive services, which allows residents to thrive outside of hospitals and traditional nursing homes..

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June Change for Change: Tapestry Health

Tapestry Health's mission is to provide vital, effective, and inclusive community health services and resources for optimal well- being and vibrant communities. They believe in a world in which health and wellness is a human right, accessible to all, and free from social and structural inequities.

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