The holidays are an important time to give to others.  After learning about the success of Round Up programs at other Co-ops, we felt it would be a great opportunity for us to support the work of important non-profits.  We officially launched our first Round Up program on December 1st. 

How does it work? 
For the whole month of December, Member-Owners and shoppers can choose to round their transaction up to the nearest dollar.  Their change is donated to The Community Kitchen in Keene, this month's Round Up recipient. The Community Kitchen provides nourishing food for food-insecure community members, mostly families with children and the elderly, through their hot meals and food pantry program.  Some of you have also chosen to give additional dollars on top of your change, which has been a huge help in raising funds to help feed our neighbors in need.

Why the Community Kitchen?
After learning about a large budget shortfall for the Community Kitchen in Keene, we felt they would be a perfect recipient for December's pilot Round Up program. Our goal with this program is to offer you the opportunity to support organizations with missions in direct alignment with our own.  By working together we can achieve our Co-op's Ends Statements.

We raised $1,800 during our first week. Wow!  Thank you for participating so generously in this new program and helping to support The Community Kitchen's great work.  As always, with any pilot, we will make changes to the program to make it as successful as it can be.  We'd appreciate any feedback and suggestions on this new program.

Cooperatively,
Michael Faber
General Manager, Monadnock Food Co-op

The Monadnock Radio Group will be broadcasting LIVE at the Monadnock Food Co-op. Stop by and donate what you can!  Our friends at the Fenton Family Dealerships will shuttle all the food donations to the Keene Community Kitchen that day.