Natural Grocers® to Donate 1% of Sales on World Food Day to Support The Cornucopia Institute

Campaign aims to raise more than $45,000 on Oct. 16, 2025, for the nonprofit dedicated to protecting organic integrity

LAKEWOOD, Colo., Oct. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of World Food Day on Oct. 16, 2025, Natural Grocers®, the nation's leading family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer, will host an in-store fundraising campaign benefiting The Cornucopia Institute. The company has pledged to donate 1% of sales from all stores nationwide, with a goal of raising more than $45,000 for the nonprofit.

Natural Grocers® to Donate 1% of Sales on World Food Day to Support The Cornucopia Institute

SUPPORTING ORGANIC INTEGRITY TOGETHER
Customers are invited to shop at their local Natural Grocers on Oct. 16, 2025, World Food Day, to help shape the future of organic food. One percent of the day's sales will be donated to The Cornucopia Institute, supporting its mission to safeguard the integrity of organic labeling, production, processing and marketing.

Raquel Isely, vice president of marketing at Natural Grocers, says, "World Food Day is a meaningful reminder that the choices we make at the grocery store can have a real impact on people, the planet, and the future of food. We're proud to support The Cornucopia Institute and help ensure organic integrity for generations to come."

THE CORNUCOPIA INSTITUTE
The Cornucopia Institute is a 21-year-old nonprofit watchdog for organic food and a trusted messenger for organic advocates who want to align their purchases with their values. Through its consumer tools, policy work, and investigations into the organic marketplace, Cornucopia uncovers the truth behind organic food and advocates for an organic label consumers and retailers can trust. Organic shoppers and community grocers play a critical role in charitable giving to the nonprofit, which serves both audiences by going behind the labels to bring transparency to the farming practices and ownership structures of organic brands.

Cornucopia Executive Director Melody Morrell says, "Thanks to the generosity of Natural Grocers, organic shoppers can invest their food dollars to heal people and the planet. Together, we are driving demand for the best organic food, ensuring tomorrow's innovative organic brands have a chance, and keeping dedicated organic farmers on the land."

• Click here to learn more about The Cornucopia Institute.
• To learn more about World Food Day, visit the Food & Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
• For media inquiries, including photo requests, please contact kmacarelli@naturalgrocers.com.

ABOUT NATURAL GROCERS BY VITAMIN COTTAGE
Founded in 1955, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE: NGVC) is an expanding specialty retailer of natural and organic groceries, body care products, and dietary supplements. The grocery products sold by Natural Grocers must meet strict quality guidelines and may not contain artificial flavors, preservatives, or sweeteners (as defined by its standards), synthetic colors, or partially hydrogenated or hydrogenated oils. The Company sells only USDA-certified organic produce and exclusively pasture-raised, non-confinement dairy products, and free-range eggs. Natural Grocers' flexible smaller-store format allows it to offer affordable prices in a shopper-friendly, clean, and convenient retail environment. The Company also provides extensive free science-based Nutrition Education programs to help customers and Crew make informed health and nutrition choices. Natural Grocers is committed to its Five Founding Principles—including its "Commitment to Community" and "Commitment to Crew". In fiscal year 2024, the Company invested more than $15 million in incremental compensation and discretionary payments for Crew. Headquartered in the Union Square neighborhood of Lakewood, CO, Natural Grocers has 168 stores in 21 states. Visit www.naturalgrocers.com for more information and store locations. 

THE CORNUCOPIA INSTITUTE
The Cornucopia Institute is a tax-exempt, charitable organization incorporated in 2004. Its work is supported primarily through individual donor contributions from farmers and consumers. They do not solicit or receive any government funds. The Cornucopia Institute is your watchdog, bringing you the truth behind organic. This nonprofit charity partners with independent retailers and co-ops to share and amplify tools that grow demand for the best organic farms and brands. Follow them on Facebook, Instagram, BlueSky and YouTube. 

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