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Giving back to our community
AFC Gives

Every purchase at Ashland Food Co-op helps support the community we all share. Here's how we give back.

$35,000+

Donated to 19 area nonprofits through Community Grants in 2025

$4,000–$7,000+

Raised each month through Change for Good register round-ups

12

Local organizations supported through Change for Good each year

Change for Good

Nearly $400,000 raised since 2020 - just from rounding up at the register. Change for Good is our monthly program that turns spare change into real community impact. Co-op owners vote each year to select 12 local nonprofits working on causes like food access, the environment, arts, and culture.

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Community Grants

In 2025 we donated over $35,000 to 19 area nonprofits through our Community Grants program. Local organizations can apply for funding that supports food access, environmental stewardship, education, arts, and culture. Applications open each summer.

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Looking for donations or sponsorships?

Beyond our AFC Gives programs, we also accept requests for donations and sponsorships from local organizations and events.