CHANGE FOR GOOD

A community giving program of the Moscow Food Co-op

Change for Good is a community giving program of the Moscow Food Co-op focused on eliminating single-use items from the waste stream.

For each reusable tote bag, reusable coffee mug or thermos, bulk container, produce bag, or EcoToGo box, they bring in, customers are able to donate a “5-cent token,” up to 10 tokens, to one of three organizations selected by the Change for Good committee. These recipients will rotate every three months, with one consistently being the Co-op’s FLOWER program, which provides a 20% discount for low-income shoppers.

Our paper bags are made from 100% recycled paper and are fully compostable and recyclable. As such, we charge21¢ for each large paper grocery bag at the register to reflect the true manufacturing cost. We'll also be expanding the way we celebrate shoppers who use reusable grocery totes and include reusable produce bags, EcoToGo containers at the deli or salad bar, bulk containers (like mason jars, upcycled containers with lids, or cloth bags), and coffee mugs and thermoses. We recognize that not everyone has access to a reusable grocery tote. That's why we're starting a totally free library of grocery totes, recycled paper bags, and cardboard boxes that will be available for you to use at the Front End. Donations are welcome! Feel free to donate a tote bag to this library if you'd like to contribute and clean out your tote bag supply, and take one when you need it.

Featured Recipients: April - June 2026

Stop by the downtown store to support these local organizations.

  • Soujourners’ Alliance was founded decades ago by dedicated Moscow community members who had a vision for providing housing to those in need. Funds will be used to help provide bedding, house supplies, toiletries, and offset costs of utilities and maintenance for our transitional housing facility.

  • The University of Idaho Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) Program is committed to community well-being, equity, and collective empowerment. Funds raised will be used to support programming for upcoming community events, including healthy snacks, reusable bags, and more.

  • KRFP provides local news coverage of news and issues in our area. Funds will be used to purchase some much needed office equipment for the station. All of the chairs and desks at the station have been donated or found next to dumpsters after students move out over the years, and after 23 years it is time to upgrade.

We're making these changes to encourage daily use of reusable bags, reusable produce bags, and reusable bulk containers in efforts to minimize the amount of single-use products entering the waste stream. We also know many community organizations rely on the Co-op for charitable funding opportunities, and we're dedicated to continue to offer ways for non-profit organizations to gain support.

Thank you for your participation in our Change for Good program. Questions? email us at events@moscowfood.coop or call (208) 882-8537 ext. 222.

How are “change for good”
recipients selected?

A committee made up of Co-op owners choose the recipients for each season. This committee is committed to supporting non-profit, non-sectarian, and non-discriminatory organizations whose goals complement or support the Mission Statement of the Co-op: “Working Together to Nourish and Nurture our Community.” 

Fill out the form below to apply for a Change for Good grant. Grants are due on the following timeline:

  • Quarter 3 (July - September 2026): June 10, 2026

  • Quarter 4 (October - December 2026): September 10, 2026

Questions about this funding opportunity? Email us at events@moscowfood.coop or call at (208) 882-8537 ext. 222
to learn more!