Co-op Community Hero Program supports Historical Museums in April

— from Carol Kulminski —

Orcas Food Co-op’s Community Hero Program: Donations raised during April through Register Round Up and 3% Thursday, April 18 will support Orcas Island Historical Museums!

Orcas Food Co-op’s Community Hero Program includes 3% Thursday, Register Round Up and Coins for Community. On the third Thursday of each month 3% of the gross receipts of Orcas Food Co-op are donated to pre-selected community organizations. This month Orcas Island Historical Museum’s Preservation Orchard Project,will benefit throughout January with 3% Thursday on April 18.

The Orcas Island Historical Museum’s Preservation Orchard Project is working to identify, collect, study, propagate, and share agricultural data and history. The project is working to steward historic agricultural data that can be used scientifically for research, and to, literally, regenerate, heritage species.

You can also Round-up at the Register all month long to donate to Orcas Island Historical Museums . It’s easy to Round Up your purchase. When your cashier asks you if you want to round up, simply say “Yes!” and you can help Orcas Island Historical Museums’ efforts. If you’d like to donate more than the roundup you can do that too. Just let your cashier know the amount you want to donate, and they can add it to your transaction. Donating to a great cause couldn’t get much simpler than that!

Organizations are eligible for the program based on their service to the community in the following areas: local community service organizations, organic food, healthy food for children or seniors, environmentally friendly and sustainable agricultural practices, human rights, environmental preservation and groups with similar missions and values. The Co-op strives to collaborate with community partners to promote local organizations and their values to our members and the community at large.

If you have any questions please contact the Co-op’s Marketing Specialist, Susannah Weaver, at (360) 376-2009 or email marketing@orcasfood.coop.