Community Giving

Community Hero Program
The Orcas Food Co-op’s Community Hero Program serves as an umbrella for “3% Thursdays,” and “Register Round Up”. Selected organizations will be the recipient of funds gathered through the following:
- 3% Thursday – 3% of the gross receipts on the third Thursday of the month
- Register Round Up – Shoppers have the opportunity to round up their purchases throughout the entire month
Applications for 2021 are open! Download the application and email to community@orcasfood.coop or return to the Co-op.
2021 Community Hero Application
To inquire about the Community Hero Program contact community@orcasfood.coop.
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.
2020 Recipients
January- Fresh Bucks, February – FARM Fund, March – Orcas Island Rotary Club, April- Farm to Classroom, May – Orcas Island Historical Society, June – OPAL Community Land Trust, July -Orcas Island Children’s House, August – Orcas Island Senior Center, September – Friends of Moran, October – Orcas Community Resource Center, November – Food Bank, December- The Funhouse
Donation and Sponsorship Requests
How to Request a Contribution/Sponsorship
Click this button to access the Sponsorship Request Form:
We will strive to follow up with you regarding your request within one week of receiving it. Requests will not be considered until we have a written request form on file.
We look forward to partnering with you to help our community thrive! Thank you for all you do to help our community thrive! Thank you for all you do in our community, and for your support of Orcas Food Co-op!