The Natural Food Cupboard, a New York
State recognized charitable organization, is an out-growth of
Nature’s Wisdom Magazine. The purpose of The Natural Food
Cupboard is to provide needy families with good, whole food during
the
times and seasons of the year when finances are often the most
strained, when people are often more aware of their needy status
and when people most feel the need to have good, hot meals.
WHY THE NATURAL
FOOD CUPBOARD WAS FORMED: It is a fact that many in our community are hungry. It is also a fact that
many in our community who realize the value of whole food and natural foods,
are unable to purchase them due to financial constraint.
Money may not be the only factor preventing
these individuals and families from obtaining their natural food;
transportation to the often suburban locations of health food stores,
may also prevent them from obtaining their food. It is a fact that
natural food and natural living goods can be expensive.
It is the goal of The Natural Food Cupboard
to provide food to needy families who indeed prefer and value
natural food.
GUIDELINES FOR DONATIONS
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During
the 2003 Giving Season, volunteers
at The Natural Food Cupboard packed baskets
containing natural foods, organic produce,
beverages and personal care items including
natural body care toiletries.
Pictured
here: Board Chair Jo Valerie and Board Member
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Donations to the Natural Food Cupboard must be natural, whole
foods. All donations must be non-perishable and appropriate
for men, women and children of all ages. Donations may also consist
of personal care items; please be sure these items are the natural
variety. A Board of Directors and Committees ensure
that The Natural Food Cupboard is efficient and serving our community
the best way that we can. Each committee is overseen by the Board
of Directors.
Our Committees include:
- The Inventory/Collections Committee
- The Packing/Delivery Committee
- The Events Committee
If you are a resident of the Rochester, New York area and are interested
in serving on a committee, contact The Natural Food Cupboard through
Nature’s Wisdom Magazine,
to express your interest.
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
- Become a Sponsor or Friend of the Natural Food
Cupboard.
SPONSORS
A Sponsor of The Natural Food
Cupboard is a health food store or natural restaurant that
donates at least $100.00 worth of food to the Natural Food
Cupboard for each distribution period (two each year for a
total of $200 worth of goods per year). Sponsors will be named
in all forthcoming media blitzes. As a Sponsor, we also extend
the option to you as to whether you would like to function
as a Drop off Point for donations as well. Sponsors make known
their commitment to natural living and our community by supporting
the Natural Food Cupboard.
FRIENDS
A Friend of the Natural Food Cupboard
functions solely as a Drop Off Point for donations. From a
business perspective, positioning yourself as a Friend of
the Nature's Wisdom Natural Food Cupboard is opportunistic
for your business; customers will likely buy from you in order
to make their donation to the Natural Food Cupboard. Friends
will be named as official Drop Off Points for the Natural
Food Cupboard.
- Help out with our Annual Fundraiser
Each year we plan a fundraiser during the month of October
to raise community awareness and to generate funds. These funds help to
supplement the generous donations of
our Sponsors
and the community.
Contact us to help with the
2006 fundraiser.
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