We are pleased to support our community with small financial donations to organizations and events that align with our mission and advocate the following: cooperatives, food access, sustainable food systems, environmental sustainability, health & well-being, social change, education, and the arts. To apply click the donation form below.

People's Food Co-op Community Donation Guidelines:

1. Alignment with PFC's mission and initiatives, as outlined above.

2. Organizations and events must be a 501c(3) non-profit under the Internal Revenue Code.

3. Groups making requests must be non-discriminatory.

4. Political candidates or parties, religious organizations, private clubs, individuals or sponsorship of individuals, and third-party fundraisers will not be considered.

5. Kindly submit your request at least 30 days before your event.

We provide most of our support in the form of $25 PFC gift cards, used to purchase goods from the Co-op, as door prizes, or as auction items.

Donation Form

People’s Food Co-op Community Fund

Do you love a nonprofit in our area? It may be a good fit for a grant from the People’s Food Co-op Community Fund (PFCCF).

Projects should be focused on one of the following:

Food and Food Systems
Nutrition
Health and Well Being
Sustainable Agriculture
Cooperative Education
Social Change and Inclusion

Grant application process for the People’s Food Co-op Community Fund is now closed.

2023 PFCCF Winners

In La Crosse

Grow La Crosse

Grow La Crosse, a non-profit organization that provides educational programs and resources to promote healthy eating and sustainable agriculture. Grow has various programs and initiatives, including school gardens, field trips, farm camps, and cooking challenges.

WAFER

WAFER, the largest food pantry in the La Crosse area. Wafer helps people in need of food assistance. WAFER serves thousands of people each year and provides food packages, meals, and other resources. They also partner with other organizations to help fight hunger. WAFER is committed to helping everyone in the community, including those in rural areas.

In Rochester

The Landing

The Landing MN operates a day center for the members of our community experiencing homelessness. Part of the program is providing a free meal every evening. There is no other place in Rochester where those in need can get a free evening meal. The Landing also provides a variety of services to its guests, including hygiene, clothing, health and wellness services, and social services. Additionally, the center offers a sense of community and belonging through events and activities.

Pamoja Women

Pamoja Women is an organization that empowers East African women and their families. They offer a variety of programs and services, including women's circles, health education, fitness classes, art classes, and youth programs. They also have a team of volunteers who help to provide services to the community.

Co-op’s build community. From over 11,600 community members who have taken a stake in their Co-op by becoming an owner to the numerous non-profit organizations that we dedicate time, space, education, monetary donations, and awareness to, we make our communities stronger.

Our concern for community is integral to our mission statement:

Working together to build a sustainable community,
while treating all people with kindness and fairness.

And is woven through the work we do every day from the connections we make with local farmers and producers, the partnerships we form with community organizations, and our commitment to you, our customer.

In the past year we have donated time, resources, and educational opportunities as follows: