The Positive Change program raises money for local non-profit organizations working to better our community. We believe in the power of change and the power of community – Positive Change combines these two beliefs into one powerful program. The Positive Change program is one of the many ways the Co-op fulfills the seventh cooperative principle: Concern for Community.
Next time you check out, say “I’d like to round-up for Positive Change,” and we’ll round-up the total of your purchase to the nearest dollar, or you can donate any desired amount. Each month, the selected non-profit organization receives 100% of the donated funds, plus an additional mini grant from the Co-op (currently $400 each month). Annually, the Board of Directors selects one Positive Change recipient to receive an additional grant from our Cooperative Community Fund. Thank you for contributing to positive change and making a difference in our community!
Rogue Valley Farm to School
Help Rogue Valley Farm to School provide hands on garden and nutrition education for local elementary schools! Farm to School serves as a bridge between local food producers and cafeterias working to get farm fresh whole foods onto the lunch line.
Rogue Valley Farm to School educates children about our food system through hands-on farm and garden programs, and by increasing local foods in school meals. They inspire an appreciation of local agriculture that improves the economy and environment of our community and the health of its members.
The Digging Deeper School Partnership Program was launched in 2018 as a targeted effort to support a culture of health and project-based learning in school communities. RVF2S works with schools to identify a focused grade; then their staff offer a layered approach of program delivery to ensure that education about living and eating healthy is intertwined in classroom subjects and beyond to give students a rich, meaningful educational experience. Programs include school gardens, Harvest of the Month, Harvest Meal farm field trips, farm to cafeteria, as well as professional learning communities to support teachers.
Funds will be used to support the Digging Deeper School Partnership Program. Rogue Valley Farm to School currently has 9 school partners (all 5 elementary schools in the Central Point School District, all 3 in Phoenix/Talent District, and Phoenix High School) providing a layered approach to cultivating and understanding of the natural world, local food system, nutrition and an appreciation of fresh whole foods.
Rogue Valley Farm to School
Round up to educate children about food & agriculture this September! Help educate children about where their food comes from and the connection local agriculture has to the health of individuals, the local economy, and the environment.
Rogue Valley Farm to School educates children about our food system through hands-on farm and garden programs, and by increasing local foods in school meals. They work to inspire an appreciation of local agriculture that improves the economy and environment of our community and the health of its members.
Positive Change funds will be used to support Rogue Valley Farm to School’s school garden program and general operations. Previous Positive Change funds helped support food boxes and garden education programs for the children in Phoenix-Talent School District.
We turn spare change into Positive Change for local non-profits.
The Positive Change program is for organizations seeking direct financial support. Positive Change recipients for 2025 were selected by our owners in the 2024 Annual Election. If you or your organization would like to apply for the 2026 program, please click the button below to complete our application.
If you are seeking a food or gift card donation, please complete our Donation Request Form.
Spare change really adds up.
A few cents here and there add up to big impacts for our local non-profits.