COMMUNITY

Community Impact

The Boise Co-op Market has made giving back a priority since we were founded in 1973.
Over the last few years, we've leveled up how we invest in programs and organizations, playing the long game to build a community future that lines up with what we stand for.

ROOTS

How we invest in OUR COMMUNITY

The Boise Co-op Market has always made giving back to our surrounding community a priority. We believe meaningful change grows slowly and sustainably and starts locally, so we’ve focused our investments on community programs and partnerships rooted deep in shared values and long-term impact.

Farmer's market stall selling baked goods and cloth bags, with people shopping and a tent overhead.
Farmer's market stall selling baked goods and cloth bags, with people shopping and a tent overhead.

Local Partner Fund

The Boise Co-op Local Partner Fund is a grant that helps create a healthier community by supporting vendors through customer Round Up donations once a year. These investments do more than support individual businesses, they strengthen the entire ecosystem - it’s a direct connection. When we invest in our partners, we improve what ends up on your plate.

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Group of people in outdoor gear posing for a photo in a forested area, some holding shovels and wearing helmets.

Round Up Program

Our Round Up at the register initiative is a tried and true customer favorite, and a super easy and straightforward way for you, the customer, to give back to the community. All you need to do is let your cashier know you would like to “Round Up” to the nearest dollar. The Boise Co-op Market will match donations now up to $5,000, doubling the impact for our local nonprofits!

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Group of ten volunteers standing inside a grocery store, holding a large check for $15,000 made out to Boise Co+op, with a display of vegetables on the wall behind them.
Group of ten volunteers standing inside a grocery store, holding a large check for $15,000 made out to Boise Co+op, with a display of vegetables on the wall behind them.

Community Donations

The Boise Co-op Market is proud to invest in a healthier, more sustainable community by supporting local nonprofits, schools, and grassroots organizations. We focus our outreach in three key areas: local food system development, food nutrition and education, environmental sustainability, and community building and inclusion. Each year, we contribute over $45,000 in financial and in-kind donations to groups doing meaningful work in our region.

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Two men shake hands next to a donkey at a trailhead. The donkey is carrying a load and a sign for dog bites. The background shows a foggy hillside and a posted map of the trail system.
Two men shake hands next to a donkey at a trailhead. The donkey is carrying a load and a sign for dog bites. The background shows a foggy hillside and a posted map of the trail system.

Co-op Coffee

We’ve partnered with local coffee vendor and roaster Cafe Mule to create four unique and custom blends of coffee for our Boise Co-op Coffee Program. For every pound of those particular blends we sell, one dollar is donated to the Ridge to Rivers Trail System. You can find all four on our shelves in-store, you can just ask one of us to point you in the right direction. Click the link below to learn more about the Ridge to Rivers Trail System and how you can support our local trails and foothills system.

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Sustainability in Action

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WASTE-FREE SHOPPING

Skip the packaging and buy only what you need. Our extensive bulk section helps reduce waste while saving you money. BYO containers for an even greener option!

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Giving Back With Co-op Coffee

Every pound of our Co-llective Coffee gives back. For every pound sold, we donate $1 to Ridge to Rivers, supporting the maintenance and stewardship of Boise’s beloved trail system. Enjoy your morning brew knowing you're helping preserve Idaho’s outdoor beauty.

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REUSABLE GLASS BOTTLES & JARS

Choose milk and deli products in reusable glass containers, then bring them back (clean) to Customer Service and earn a credit toward your next purchase. We make it easy!

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SUSTAINABLE PRODUCT STANDARDS

We prioritize, freshness, quality ingredients, truth in labeling, humane animal treatment, and environmental impact in everything on our shelves. That we promise.

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POWERED BY SOLAR ENERGY

Our solar panels have already generated over 327 MWh of clean energy, offsetting 448 metric tons of carbon. That's equivalent to the emissions from driving a passenger car for nearly 99 years!

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ECO-FRIENDLY TOTE BAGS

Our durable, colorful Boise Co-op Market totes are made from 100% post-consumer recycled materials and are a great alternative while shopping with us. Each bag keeps SEVEN plastic bottles out of landfills!

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WALK/RIDE REWARDS PROGRAM

Walk or bike to the Co-op 20 times and receive a punch for each purchase over $5, and redeem for a free deli sandwich as a thank-you for choosing eco-friendly transportation. Free food for active, ecomobility!

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DAILY WASTE REDUCTION IN OUR DELI

Our Deli works hard to minimize waste by making stock from kitchen scraps, using reusable glass jars for dressings and soups, and choosing biodegradable or recyclable packaging. We do our part too.

CONNECT

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A booth at a farmer's market with a green tent that says 'EAT LIKE A LOCAL'. Three women are standing behind the table, holding jars and smiling. The table displays pamphlets, stickers, and tote bags. Other 시장 booths and cars are visible in the parking lot under a partly cloudy sky.
A booth at a farmer's market with a green tent that says 'EAT LIKE A LOCAL'. Three women are standing behind the table, holding jars and smiling. The table displays pamphlets, stickers, and tote bags. Other 시장 booths and cars are visible in the parking lot under a partly cloudy sky.