Berkshire Community Action Council (BCAC)
Delivered the big check, ensuring warmth and care for our community.
Wild Oats Market is thrilled to share that thanks to the generosity of our co‑op shoppers, the Every Penny Counts program raised $1,655.75 in October to support Berkshire Community Action Council’s Elf/Children’s Warm Clothing Program in North County.
This program provides new winter coats, boots, and accessories at no cost to children ages 12 and under from limited‑income households in Northern Berkshire County. With the need now exceeding 1,000 children, your contributions are working towards ensuring that every child can step into winter bundled up, warm, and cared for.
Photo Left to right: Aleta and Jennifer from BCAC, and Netse from Wild Oats Market, celebrating the delivery of warmth and comfort to our community.
Beyond the Warm Clothing Program, BCAC also supports families and seniors with fuel assistance, emergency assistance, senior baskets filled with household staples, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and more, stretching limited funds to meet growing needs.
We are deeply grateful to our co‑op community for making this possible. Together, we are delivering warmth, bundled up with love.
Meet & Learn
Thursday, Oct 23, 3 - 5 PM, in-store
Come meet Jen to learn more about the challenges the agency is facing during this critical time directly from the organization. Your voice, support, and partnership are more important than ever as they work to support the Northern Berkshire Community with programs like the Elf/Children's Warm Clothing Program, heating assistance and more serving over 8.000 households.
Every Penny Counts: Help Keep Local Kids Warm This Winter
This October 2025, the co-op is proud to partner with Berkshire Community Action Council (BCAC) to support the Elf/Children’s Warm Clothing Program.
Your donations at the registers will directly provide new winter coats, boots, hats, and gloves to children 12 years and under living in limited-income households across Northern Berkshire County, at absolutely no cost to their families!
Every dollar makes a difference. Together, we can ensure every child in our community stays warm, safe, and confident through the cold months ahead.
Coat Drive Drop Box: Help Keep Kids Warm
We’re accepting new winter coats, boots, hats, and gloves for children in Northern Berkshire County in our drop box at the service desk.
All donated items will go to the Elf/Children’s Warm Clothing Program, providing warm winter gear at no cost to kids ages 12 and under living in limited income households.
Your generosity helps local children stay safe and warm this winter. Please place your donations in the drop box by our service desk.
Thank you for supporting our community.
Past 2024 Donations - Thank you for helping us keep kids warm this season!
Donations for the BCAC Elf Program were delivered! We are thrilled to announce that Jennifer Jasiorkowski (Communications Director) and Aleta Moncecchi (Debuty Director, North County) from Berkshire Community Action Council, Inc., recently visited to receive a check for the Every Penny Counts Program from Netse Lytle (General Manager) from Wild Oats Market.
Thanks to your incredible generosity, a total of $2,874.65 was donated in October 2024. This significant contribution was delivered to the BCAC Elf Program!