Co-op Donates to Hurricane Disaster Relief

NCG Press Release

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, National Co+op Grocers (NCG), in partnership with its member stores, brand partners and the Cooperative Development Foundation (CDF), has raised more than $200,000 to support food cooperatives affected by the devastating storm.

Following the hurricane, NCG pledged to match up to $100,000 in donations from its member co-ops and brands, resulting in a final $201,914.13 raised.

Skagit Valley Food Co-op donated $1,500 for a total impact of $3,000 through NCG’s match.

CDF has and will continue to distribute the funds to help co-ops deal with impacts such as forced temporary closures, loss of inventory, property or equipment damages or losses, and support for staff who were personally impacted.

CDF has already approved $115,800 in grants to support Hendersonville Food Co-op (Hendersonville, N.C.) and French Broad Food Co-op (Asheville, N.C.). Any unallocated funds will be reserved for future disaster relief to support food co-ops.

“The generosity of the cooperative community and our brand partners has been swift and remarkable,” said C.E. Pugh, CEO of NCG. “We’re proud to stand alongside our fellow cooperatives during times of need, and it’s an honor to match the contributions that make recovery possible.”

About CDF’s Disaster Recovery Fund

The Cooperative Development Foundation’s Disaster Recovery Fund is dedicated to helping cooperatives and their members recover after disasters or other emergencies. Unlike many funds, 100% of donations go directly to supporting cooperatives, with no administrative fees charged for the management of the Fund. Learn more about the Disaster Recovery Fund at www.cdf.coop.