— from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Food Co-op —
Two years ago, Orcas Food Co-op launched a Community Shopping Day program called “3% Thursdays.” On the third Thursday of each month 3% of the gross receipts of Orcas Food Co-op are donated to pre-selected community organizations. Last month, 3% Thursday and Round up at the register sales contributed a total of $1486.70 for the Coffelt Farm Stewards. This month The Funhouse Commons will receive 3% of the gross receipts of Orcas Food Co-op sales on Thursday, July 19.
The Funhouse serves the urgent needs of young people and strengthens community bonds by providing a safe and stimulating environment where all can learn, discover, create, socialize and be heard. The Funhouse provides mentoring programs, out of school time programs, teen programs and, in partnership with the Orcas Island School District, education and college preparation programs. The Funhouse serves as a critical safety net for the youth of Orcas Island–and by extension their families.
You can also Round-up at the Register all month long to donate to The Funhouse Commons. It’s easy to Round Up your purchase. When your cashier asks you if you want to round up for The Funhouse Commons, simply say “Yes!” and you can help support the youth of the island. 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.
