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:

September Change for Change: Will Bike 4 Food

Will Bike 4 Food (WB4F) is an annual charity cycling event held by The Food Bank of Western MA 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, and your support is greatly appreciated!

Your gift will feed hungry children, families, and seniors throughout western Massachusetts. For every $1 donated, they are able to provide 4 meals.

To make a donation to WB4F through the co-op team, click here.

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August Change for Change: Easthampton Neighbors

Easthampton Neighbors is a member-driven nonprofit organization that provides volunteer support services and assistance programs for Easthampton seniors to sustain independent, active, and engaged lives at home. They envision a society where all stages of life offer meaningful opportunities for growth, connection, and joy—where people of all backgrounds and economic means can age with dignity, purpose, and self-determination.

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July Change for Change: Tapestry Health

Tapestry Health has grown over the last four decades to be a leading expert in critical public health issues that impact our community in Western Massachusetts. They provide services to almost 20,000 area residents each year. Their services include sexual and reproductive healthcare, food access and family nutrition, and harm reduction...

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June Change for Change: Austin Miller Award Recipients

This month's Change for Change are The Nolumbeka ProjectThe International Language Institute, and Riquezas Del Campo. These three organizations will not only receive all Change for Change donations made in June but also the proceeds from this year's Strawberry Ice Cream Social, which returns on June 23rd!

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May Change for Change: Bombyx Center for the Arts & Equity

Bombyx Center for Arts & Equity is a nonprofit organization established to steward the property at 130 Pine Street, in Florence, Massachusetts—a historic gathering place founded by abolitionists who championed antislavery, gender equity, and religious tolerance. Carrying these values forward, Bombyx serves our community as a venue for transformative arts experiences, spiritual growth, and challenging conversations...

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