Starting in 2016 the Orcas Food Co-op will be launching a Community Shopping Day program called “3% Thursdays.” On the third Thursday of each month, 3 percent of the gross receipts of Orcas Food Co-op will be donated to pre-selected community organizations.

The co-op is currently accepting applications from non-sectarian, non-partisan charitable community groups. To qualify for consideration please submit the application by December 4, 2015. Please mail your application to Orcas Food Co-op Attn: Rhys Hansen PO Box 913 Eastsound WA 98245, or email outreach@orcasfood.coop. Applications can be found at www.orcasfood.coop or in the store.

Organizations will be eligible for the program based on their service to the community in the following areas: local community service organizations, organic food, healthy food for children or seniors, environmentally friendly and sustainable agricultural practices, human rights, environmental preservation and groups with similar missions and values. The Marketing and Outreach Committee will review applicants and make recommendations to the Co-op Management Team who will give final approval. The winning programs will be contacted prior to the first of the year.

The co-op looks forward to collaborating to promote local organizations and their values to our members and the community at large.

If you have any questions please contact the co-op’s Marketing Manager, Rhys Hansen, at 376-2009 or email rhys@orcasfood.coop.