At New Seasons, we’re committed 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 20 community partners.
Total donated since we started the Bag It Forward program in 2016: $2,262,866
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 selection committee reviewed and scored applications for our Bag It Forward Community partners, who will receive donations from April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027.
Using a detailed scorecard and rubric, the selection committee reviewed and scored 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 20 applicants was no easy task, but we're honored to have landed on the following list of applicants making huge impacts in our communities:
CSA Partnerships for Health at Friends of Zenger Farm
Working with community members and organizations toward a vision of an equitable, prosperous, and climate-smart future.
Oregon Agricultural Trust
Partnering with farmers and ranchers to protect agricultural lands for the benefit of Oregon’s economy, communities, and landscapes.
Rose Haven
Providing day shelter, resources, emotional support, and community connections to women, children, and marginalized genders experiencing homelessness and poverty.
Girls Inc of the PNW
Building the new generation of strong, smart, and bold leaders through direct service and advocacy.
Rahab’s Sisters
Providing a gathering space for women, trans, and nonbinary people experiencing poverty, houselessness, and isolation to share nourishing meals, build authentic relationships, and practice radical hospitality.
Multnomah County Community Health Center: Multnomah County Health Dept.
Helping eliminate health disparities and advance healthy equity through integrated and collaborative care.
Serendipity Center
Providing the best environment for students to heal and become educated, productive community members.
Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon
Bringing together diverse communities of faith to learn, serve, and advocate for justice, peace, and the integrity of creation.
MIKE Program
Educating and mentoring underserved students to lead healthy lives personally, in their school community, and beyond.
Latino Network
Transforming the lives of Latine youth, their Families, and community to achieve their fullest potential.
Family Peace Center
Working collaboratively with communities to provide a single location for prevention, intervention, healing and hope for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse in Washington County.
Artist Mentorship Program (AMP)
Providing a creative space for homeless youth to build healthy, relationship-centered communities through music and art activities.
Tualatin Food Pantry
Alleviating food insecurity in our community in a welcoming way that brings dignity and choice to our neighbors.
YWCA of Greater Portland
Providing trauma-informed, housing-first services that support survivors of domestic and sexual violence, families impacted by incarceration, seniors on fixed incomes, and others seeking a more just, inclusive community.
Community Transitional School
Providing at-risk children with a stable educational environment that promotes academic and personal growth.
Outside In
Supporting youth experiencing homelessness and other marginalized people as they move toward improved health and self-sufficiency.
Equitable Giving Circle
Inspiring and creating economic empowerment through authentic community engagement and action—supporting healing through reparative and radical giving.
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.
Latinos Unidos Y Floreciendo (VANCOUVER ONLY)
Connecting families to fresh food, farming, and traditions that strengthen community through hands-on learning, local food access, and stewardship of the land.
EastWest Food Rescue (VANCOUVER ONLY)
Creating a more sustainable and equitable food system by closing the distribution gap between farmers and communities in need.
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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