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: Manna Community Kitchen

Manna Community Kitchen, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that strives to provide hot, nutritious meals to hungry people in the local community in a safe and hospitable setting where guests can find warmth and fellowship and be treated with respect. Their interfaith Board of Directors is dedicated to sustaining this effort...

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September Change for Change: Food Bank of Western MA + Maui Food Bank

Since 1982, the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts has been feeding our Western Mass neighbors in need and leading the community to end hunger. They provide food to their members in Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden and Hampshire counties. These independent pantries, meal sites, and...

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August Change for Change: Bombyx Center

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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July Change for Change: Food Co-op Initiative

Food Co-op Initiative paves the way for new food co-op excellence, leading to better-fed and healthier communities with local control and connections. They began as a pilot project designed to test the theory that new retail food co-ops could open more quickly and successfully with appropriate guidance...

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June Change for Change: Nonotuck Community School & New Village

This month's round-up recipients are Nonotuck Community School in Florence, MA, and New Village in Northampton, MA! for infants is scheduled to open this fall. In addition to Change for Change donations, all proceeds from our summer 2023 Strawberry Ice Cream Social will go to both Nonotuck Community School and New Village...

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