DONATIONS - Giving to our local community
We contribute regularly to non-profit organizations serving our community, with a focus on those groups helping in areas central to our mission and ends policy.
CURRENT PROGRAMS
Every Penny Counts:
Dec 2024 Williamstown Community Chest - active
Nov 2024 Williamstown Food Pantry - active
Oct 2024 Berkshire Community Action Council - $2,874.65
Sept 2024 Berkshire Bounty - $2,787.99
Aug 2024 Al Nelson Friendship Center- $3,184.41
Families Feeding Families Supporting Families This Holiday Season when you checkout at the Co-op!
Community Drop Box:
BCAC Berkshire Community Action Council, Inc Community Dropbox Nov/Dec/Jan
Wild Oats values include:
Local food production
A robust local economy
Environmental sustainability
Social responsibility
Other cooperative ventures
Consumer empowerment, food choice & education
Diversity in our membership, our community & in society
In keeping with these values, we collaborate with community organizations that support:
The health & welfare of citizens of Berkshire County, Eastern Rensselaer County & Southern Vermont
Working to improve and/or educate consumers about the nutritional quality of food, improve sustainability in food production or support local food production
The Seven Cooperative Principles
Access to fresh & healthy food
Helping members of our community in need
The stewardship of local natural resources
Interested in partnering with us? To make a request please submit the appropriate form below and send to our Marketing & Owner Relations Manager’s email - click here:
DONATION REQUESTS -
Please fill out our Donation Request Form (click here) and submit it two weeks prior to the upcoming event date.
TABLING REQUESTS -
Please visit Our Tabling & Petitioning Policy (Updated 12/20/20) for guidelines. Please complete the Tabling Request Form (click here) and submit it two weeks prior to the upcoming date needed.
DROP BOX REQUESTS -
Submit the tabling request above and note you would also like to be considered for the guest service drop box. Announcements will be featured in our eNewsletter.
EVERY PENNY COUNTS PROGRAM REQUESTS -
Non-profit organizations interested in partnering with our Every Penny Counts Program (formerly the Round Up For Change) should complete this Every Penny Counts Application Form (click here) and not the standard donation form. Submit your request for our 2025 plan. All applications are reviewed in the fourth quarter and confirmed for the year.
Thank you for the chance to support local partner organizations!
And, enjoy pictures below of local donation deliveries.