At New Seasons,we’recommitted to expanding food access in the communities we serve through our Bag It Forward program. Every time you shop with a reusable bag, you help support local nonprofits doing vital work. Find out how!
In Oregon, one in five people face hunger—and the rates are even higher in BIPOC communities. At New Seasons, we believe access to healthy, affordable, and culturally relevant food is a basic human right, not a privilege.
That’s why we’re committed to fighting food insecurity in our neighborhoods through strong partnerships with local nonprofits focused on food access.
We donate, sponsor, volunteer, and show up for our hunger partners through a range of fundraising programs—including our Bag It Forward program.
Each time you shop with a reusable bag, we donate 5 cents—through Bag It Forward—to local nonprofits focused on food access and equity. Those donations are evenly distributed among 25 community partners.
Total donated since we started the Bag It Forward program in 2016: $1,818,948
None of this would be possible without you. So thank you for shopping sustainably—your reusable bags truly make a difference.
Bonus: Neighbor Rewards members earn 10 points per day for shopping with reusable bags!
Our Mission Advisory Council served as the selection committee for our Bag It Forward community partners, who will receive donations from April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026.
Using a detailed scorecard and rubric, the council reviewed and scored 76 nonprofit applications based on our three focus areas:
Food Access: Meeting the immediate needs of food insecurity by offering nourishing and culturally specific foods
Environmental Action and Justice: Prioritizing the maintenance and renewal of our environment in support of a healthy regional food network
Neighborhood Education: Prioritizing learning experiences for communities on the growth, nourishment, and preparation of food to increase health and well-being
Narrowing down the incredible list to just 25 applicants was no easy task, but we're honored to have landed on the following list of applicants making huge impacts in our communities:
Ecotrust
Working with community members and organizations toward a vision of an equitable, prosperous, and climate-smart future
Girls Inc of the PNW
Building the new generation of strong, smart, and bold leaders through direct service and advocacy
Artist Mentorship Program
Providing a creative space for homeless youth to build healthy, relationship-centered communities through music and art activities
Hunger Fighters Oregon
Addressing food insecurity in our community by offering accessible, high-quality, basic and supplemental food, and essential hygiene items in a compassionate, low-barrier environment
Familias en Accion
Advancing Latine health and wellness through education, supportive services, and programs that uplift community wisdom and strength
Lift Urban Portland
Reducing hunger and improving the lives of low-income residents in Northwest and Downtown Portland
Portland Backpack
Serving children who are at risk of hunger by providing food sacks for weekend days when food scarcity is higher
Homeplate Youth Services
Envisioning communities where homelessness is a short-term circumstance, not a long-term or chronic condition, and youth are supported in their communities
Native American Rehabilitation Association of the Northwest, Inc
Providing education, physical, mental health services, and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and anyone in need
Friends of Family Farmers
Envisioning a local, diversified, and interconnected agricultural future built by small and mid-size farms where people, animals, communities and ecosystems thrive, and equitable policies improve lives and land for Oregonians
Friends of Zenger Farmers
Teaching people where healthy food comes from, how it grows, and the importance of eating it every day for over 20 years
Momentum Alliance
Inspiring Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), and LBGTQIA+ youth to realize their power—individually and collectively—and mentoring future social justice leaders
Portland Farmers Market
Contributing to the success of hundreds of food growers and producers in our region, providing access to farm-fresh food for local residents, and creating vibrant community gatherings
New Avenues for Youth
Supporting young people as they navigate challenges, break down barriers, and build toward a brighter future
MIKE Program
Empowering underserved students with education and mentorship to lead healthy, impactful lives—personally, in their schools, and beyond
Vancouver Farmers Market Cultivating, educating, and inspiring a well-fed community by connecting people with local farms and small businesses for over 25 years
YWCA of Clark County
Providing direct services, empowerment programming, and advocacy to support marginalized individuals and families—especially women and girls of color—while working to challenge structural barriers to equity
YWCA of Greater Portland
Providing Survivor-centered, strengths-based, trauma-informed, housing-first, personalized services to support the dignity of our most vulnerable neighbors—survivors of domestic and/or sexual violence, moms and kids impacted by incarceration, seniors living on fixed incomes, and those striving for a more just and inclusive community
Latino Network
Positively transforming the lives of Latine youth, their families, and community to achieve their fullest potential
Outside:IN
Supporting youth experiencing homelessness and other marginalized people as they move toward improved health and self-sufficiency since 1968
Equitable Giving Circle
Inspiring and creating economic empowerment through authentic engagement and action within our community by bringing forth healing from late-stage capitalism and colonialism through reparative and radical giving
Bring your reusable bags! It's better for the planet—and it helps support the inspiring organizations doing vital work in our communities.
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