Pennies for Change

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Co-op employees holding large check for April Pennies for Change donations

The Co-op Round-up Program

Nickels for Change just doesn’t have quite the same ring to it. Don’t even get us started on Dimes for Change.

The Co-op’s Pennies for Change program lets customers round up to the nearest dollar amount every time they shop. Of the funds we collect, 80 percent goes to our food access partners—Friends of Mascoma, LISTEN Community Services, Upper Valley Haven, and Willing Hands—and 20 percent goes to a community partner, which changes monthly.

Want to apply to be a Co-op Community Partner? Applications are due each year in February. An application form will go live on this page as the date gets closer. Questions in the meantime? Reach out to us!

2026 Community Partners (so far!)

  • January: Rainbow Playschool
  • February: Upper Valley Habitat for Humanity
  • March: Prevent Child Abuse Vermont
  • April: Good Neighbor Health Clinic
  • May: Vermont Adult Learning
  • June: Norwich Community Collaborative

Thank you for being such an amazing group of humans, Co-op shoppers!

WILLING HANDS

1 new truck + 1,000 miles traveled weekly providing food for those in need.

FRIENDS OF MASCOMA

Stocked Friends Feeding Friends food pantries.

MAYNARD HOUSE

27,000 guests received affordable healthcare accommodations.

HANOVER CONSERVANCY

Helped with care for Mink Brook Nature Preserve and other local trails.

LISTEN COMMUNITY SERVICES

100+ Meals for community dinners, stocked food pantry, help with heating bills.

GOOD NEIGHBOR HEALTH CLINIC

Provided tele-health capabilities.

How to Become a Community Partner

Willing Hands Truck

Community partners are chosen in October for the following January through June and then in May for the following July through December.

Pennies for Change program will prioritize giving to organizations that fit the following criteria:

  • Alignment with Co-op Values: Employees, Community, Local, and Environment.

  • Organization is new, grassroots, or less resourced.
  • Beneficiaries and/or projects are local to the Upper Valley.
  • The organization and/or project creates a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive community.

If you have any questions, please call 802-765-2841 or send an email to Emily Rogers.