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: July - September 2026

Stop by the downtown store to support these local organizations.

  • Latah Recovery Center began in 2015 with the mission to help individuals enter and engage in recovery from addictions and mental health disorders through peer-to-peer interaction and evidence-based practices to promote a healthy community. We support all types of people in all types of recovery.

  • MSD Community Schools program courses emphasize nutrition education, food safety, and the essential life skills students need to independently prepare healthy meals using locally sourced ingredients whenever possible. Beyond cooking techniques, students gain a deeper understanding of wellness, sustainability, and the connection between food systems and community health

  • Moscow Day School is a parent-run, not-for profit center committed to the earliest stages of childhood education. We invest in keeping our teacher-to-student ratios low to ensure our kids get the individual attention they need and deserve.

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 chooses 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 4 (October - December 2026): September 10, 2026

  • Quarter 1 (January - April 2027): December 10, 2026

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