Our Philosophy
We strive to promote the health and sustainability of our community through multiple community donation programs and sponsorships.
Preference is given to registered non-profit organizations in the communities most commonly served by the Co-op. Priority is also given to organizations promoting local, organic food, food related issues, or community health concerns.
Donation Programs
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Donation Requests
We offer small in-kind donations to support local non-profits. Complete our donation request form for our Outreach Committee to review.
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Positive Change
Positive Change combines the power of change and the power of community into one powerful program to raise money for local non-profits.
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Spread Awareness
We welcome community organizations to table at the Co-op to spread awareness about their work. Preference is given to registered non-profits.
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Healthy Food For All
We provide donations of wholesome, nutritious produce and assorted grocery items to the Medford Gospel Mission and Judi’s Midnight Diner.
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Cooperative Community Fund
Our Cooperative Community Fund helps grow cooperative businesses across the country and gives back to local non-profit organizations.
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Nutrition Education
We support nutrition education at local schools and workplaces. Contact us to discuss how we can support your nutrition programs.
Sponsorships
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Rogue Valley Farm Tour
We organize and sponsor the Rogue Valley Farm Tour with the Ashland Food Co-op and the Rogue Valley Food System Network. This annual event provides the opportunity to visit local farms and ranches and learn about the abundance of our local food system.
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Brews, Bluegrass & BBQ
Brews, Bluegrass & BBQ is an annual festival and fundraiser to benefit the Rogue Valley Food System Network. The event features a stellar line-up of bluegrass artists, local brews, and outstanding BBQ in a down-on-the-farm celebration of our local flavor.
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Oregon Wine Experience
The Oregon Wine Experience celebrates Oregon’s award-winning wines and highlights many of our favorite vintners. 100% of the event’s proceeds benefit the Asante Children’s Miracle Network and other health care programs at Asante.
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Bear Creek Stewardship Day
A collaboration of local businesses and organizations, the Bear Creek Stewards organize clean-ups along the Bear Creek Greenway. Bear Creek Stewardship Day is held twice each year: to celebrate Earth Day in April and National Public Lands Day in September.
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Siskiyou Challenge
The Siskiyou Challenge is an adventure relay race held annually in Ashland, Oregon. This six-leg relay takes you on the road, the water, and the trail and features running, biking, and kayaking legs. And the best part: the race raises money for Rogue Valley Farm to School and helps build a thriving, equitable local food system.
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Clean Sweep by Rogue Retreat
Clean Sweep is a collaborative clean-up and job readiness program for participants in Rogue Retreat programs. Volunteers help keep the community clean and in exchange for their work they receive gift cards, job training, references, and support in overcoming obstacles to employment.
Sponsorship Requests
If your organization or event celebrates our local food system and/or supports the health and sustainability of our community, you are welcome submit a request for sponsorship.
Due to the number of requests that we receive and our limited budget, we are only able to consider requests for financial sponsorships during our annual planning process each fall. Sponsorship decisions will be made before the end of December for sponsorship of events the following year. Sponsorship requests must be received before the end of September to ensure consideration for the following calendar year.