Donations
Eastside Food Co-op reserves a portion of its annual budget to support organizations committed to making our community a better place to live! This support is provided in the form of co-op gift cards, generally in amounts that do not exceed $50, which can be used to purchase goods from the co-op for event refreshments, door prizes or auction items. Occasionally we are able to fill requests for donated products or other items, but donations such as gift baskets are labor-intensive for our small staff and are not always feasible. We do not give cash donations.
Submit completed forms to Customer Service or via the form below at least 60 days in advance of the requested event date. Access a PDF version here. Digital submission preferred.
Please read Eastside Food Co-op’s Donation Guidelines before submitting your application.
Community Donation Guidelines
1. Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-serve basis. Early submission of your application is recommended. Donation requests made less than 30 days prior to the event date will not be considered.
2. Local nonprofit organizations are invited to submit donation requests once per year. Please plan appropriately and decide when it is best to request a donation.
Although we would like to support every worthwhile cause, due to the volume of applications, it is not possible to fulfill every request.
Eligible organizations must meet the following criteria for consideration:
1. Priority will be given to projects and organizations that align with the co-op’s mission by providing access to healthy food, fostering positive environmental impacts, cultivating a thriving community in our neighborhood, and educating members for a sustainable future.
2. Organizations defined as nonprofit under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
3. Events, programs and projects that focus on improving a community’s quality of life, particularly as it relates to health and food access.
Priority is given to organizations located in the 13 Northeast neighborhoods served by Eastside Food Co-op:
Audubon Park, Beltrami, Bottineau, Columbia Park, Holland, Logan Park, Marshall Terrace, Northeast Park, Sheridan, St. Anthony East, St. Anthony West, Waite Park & Windom Park.
Donation requests from the following groups WILL NOT be considered:
1. Political candidates
2. Religious organizations
3. Private clubs funded through membership fees
4. Sporting events or sports teams
5. Individuals or sponsorship of individuals
6. Third party fundraisers
Eastside Food Co-op reserves the right to deny donation requests that do not abide by Eastside’s ethical standards. Past support of an organization is not a guarantee of future support.