The Morrisville Food Co-op invites Lamoille County nonprofit organizations to apply to become a recipient of the co-op's Round It Up For Change (RIUFC) program.
RIUFC offers Co-op shoppers the option to round up their purchase to the nearest dollar every time they check out. At the end of the collection period, funds are donated to the chosen non-profit.
Criteria: Organization must be a 501(C)(3) nonprofit registered in Lamoille County Vermont. The organization's work must align with the Co-op's mission. The Morrisville Food Co-op is a community-owned food market, committed to the health and well-being of people, emphasizing local and organic products and supporting a dynamic community open to all.
Each collection period runs for two months: December. 1-January. 31; February 1 - March 31; April 1-May 31; June 1-July31; and August 1-September 30. October 1-November 30 is reserved for the Co-op's Capital Fund.
Five recipients for the program are chosen via voting by Co-op members during the annual meeting held in October. All organizations that applied will be contacted in November regarding the member voting outcome.
Applications are due by September 15 to be considered for the following year's RIUFC program.