July Change for Good Partner: White Oak Farm

This month, we’re proud to support White Oak Farm, an inspiring organization that blends sustainable farming, environmental education, and community nourishment—right here in Southern Oregon.

White Oak Farm is a working farm and outdoor classroom that grows thousands of pounds of organic produce annually for local schools, food banks, and families in need. But they do so much more than just grow food - they’re cultivating connection, resilience, and opportunity.

School Gardens with Purpose

One of White Oak’s newest and most heartwarming partnerships is with Hidden Valley High School’s Life Skills class. Together with the school’s Woodworking Class (and some donated cedar boards from a local mill), they built raised garden beds to grow veggies and flowers. The vegetables go into a weekly Food Share program that helps over 100 local families, and the flowers are harvested by students and sold as bouquets to staff and families. It’s a beautiful cycle of empowerment, learning, and giving back.

Growing to Share

Through their Produce Share Program, White Oak Farm works with schools and food banks to ensure students and families have access to fresh, organic fruits and veggies. Apples, kale, cheese, ferments - you name it, they’ve probably grown it. This summer, they’re partnering with the Josephine County Food Bank to stock the Williams food pantry, and come fall, they’ll be sharing thousands of pounds of butternut squash, apples, and pears with local schools.

Restoring Lands, Growing Shade

Over the past six years, White Oak Farm has grown over half a million native plants for restoration efforts along Bear Creek, the Rogue River, and beyond. Now, they’re bringing that same energy to our urban neighborhoods. With funding from the Oregon Legislature and support from several partners, they’re launching a new tree-planting initiative aimed at reducing heat in low-income communities - especially those impacted by the Almeda Fire. Thousands of trees will be grown and given away to help cool and re-green the Valley for generations to come.

How You Can Help

When you round up at the register this July, you’re supporting White Oak Farm’s incredible efforts—from school gardens to food equity to climate resilience. Thank you for helping us grow something beautiful, together.

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Bee the Change: Supporting Pollinators, Art, and Education with Bee Girl

Here at Ashland Food Co-op, we’re buzzing with excitement about our July Change for Good partner: Bee Girl / Bee Regenerative! This local nonprofit is doing some bee-autiful work to protect pollinators, restore habitats, and teach the next generation how to care for the tiny creatures that keep our food systems thriving.

Bee Girl + Bee Regenerative: More Than Just a Name

May Change for Good: Food & Friends

Each May, Ashland Food Co-op highlights a local nonprofit doing vital work in our community—and this month, we're proud to feature Food & Friends, the only Meals on Wheels program serving Jackson and Josephine Counties.

February Change for Good: BASE Southern Oregon

This February, Ashland Food Co-op is proud to support BASE Southern Oregon as our Change for Good partner! BASE (Black Alliance & Social Empowerment) is a nonprofit dedicated to uplifting and empowering Black residents in Southern Oregon through events, resources, and advocacy.

Your donations at the register all month long will help BASE continue their impactful work, and there are plenty of ways to get involved! Here’s what’s coming up:

January’s Change for Good Partner – Community Works

At Ashland Food Co-op, we’re thrilled to kick off the new year by supporting Community Works, our January Change for Good partner. This incredible organization is dedicated to empowering individuals affected by domestic and sexual violence through crisis support, safe housing, and community outreach. Community Works provides services that are free, confidential, and open to all genders, ensuring that no one faces these challenges alone.

Here’s how Community Works is making a difference and how you can get involved:

Ashland Food Co-op's December Change for Good Partner: Rogue Action Center

This December, Ashland Food Co-op is proud to partner with Rogue Action Center (RAC) as part of their Change for Good initiative. RAC is dedicated to cultivating organizing power and leadership to create a more just and thriving Southern Oregon. Their mission focuses on building community power for Housing Justice, Racial Justice, and Queer & Trans Liberation. They achieve this through a combination of base building, youth-centered leadership development, coalition building, and advocacy campaigns aimed at transforming societal rules.

Our November Change for Good Partner: SOESD Indian Education Fund

Each month, the Ashland Food Co-op partners with a local nonprofit through our Change for Good program. This November, we are proud to feature the important work of the Southern Oregon Indian Education Department (SOESD) Indian Education Fund.

The Change for Good program allows our shoppers to round up their total at the register, with the extra change going to support a different local nonprofit each month. The funds collected make a meaningful difference for these organizations and the communities they serve.

Save on Field Day Items and Support Native Foodways

This November, get ready for gatherings with friends and family with big savings on all Field Day products at your co-op. Save on more than 270 Field Day items — from maple syrup to wild-caught tuna to paper towels — from Oct. 30 through Dec. 3. Field Day is our value brand that offers high-quality, delicious food and household products at more affordable prices every day through Co+op Basics, making this savings event even more spectacular. Our lowest prices will be even lower! 

Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Honoring Native Heritage

Indigenous Peoples' Day is a holiday that celebrates and honors Native American peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures. It's observed on the second Monday in October, coinciding with the federal holiday of Columbus Day in the United States.

Celebrating Hispanic and Latinx Heritage

September 15th marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions, diverse cultures, and rich histories of Americans with ancestry from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.

September Change for Good Partner: Friends of Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument

At Ashland Food Co-op, our commitment to community and sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. This September, we’re proud to shine a spotlight on our Change for Good partner, Friends of Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument (Friends of CSNM). This dedicated organization works tirelessly to protect, restore, and conserve the natural beauty of the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument through service, advocacy, and education.

Stewardship in Action: Restoring Riparian Areas

Disability Pride Month

Disability Pride Month, first celebrated in 1990, commemorates the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This landmark legislation prohibits discrimination based on disability and ensures equal opportunities in all areas of public life. Disability Pride Month promotes visibility and mainstream awareness of the positive pride felt by people with disabilities.

July Change for Good Partner: Peace House

Meet our July Change for Good partner - Peace House! This incredible organization has been a cornerstone of our community, dedicated to building a culture of peace through compassionate actions that support human rights and justice for all.

About Peace House

Peace House has a broad and impactful mission. Their work spans several critical areas, including: