<div>Will you help us feed our community? Chico Natural Foods Co-op (CNFC) is working to raise at least $5,000 to support low income shoppers during these uncertain times. CNFC is cooperative grocery store in downtown Chico, CA and about 10%+ of our customers receive low income assistance of some kind.
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<div>Many of our neighbors are already feeling the impact of the government shutdown and lack of program funding and <strong>we want to make sure no one goes hungry</strong>. That’s why we’ve launched the <strong>Full Plate Fund</strong> — an <em>emergency discount program</em> to support low income shoppers.
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<div>The USDA has said that a business cannot provide a discount to SNAP recipients, regardless of payment type, since it violates the SNAP Equal Treatment Rule. While the intent of that rule is to prevent price gouging, it also applies to discounts.
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<div>So instead, the <strong>Co-op will provide a 10% discount to customers who qualify for a variety economic need services</strong>, such as PG&amp;E CARE Program, SSI, SSP, Medi-Cal, Medicaid, The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), and/or other programs. Our Econ owners have already provided proof of eligibility and will receive a 10% discount (5% of which is supported by this fund).
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<div>If someone is not a co-op econ member, we will give them a 10% off eligibility card when they provide proof of receiving for these services. Then they present the card when shopping to receive the discount for grocery, kitchen, and produce. The <strong>MORE program remains in place</strong> offering 75% off all California grown produce for CalFresh shoppers. We currently have a discount waiver in place allowing this discount specifically for CalFresh shoppers, even with a zero balance.
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<div>We will run this discount as long as we are able during the government shut down or until /unless federal program funding is released. If there is a balance remaining after the fund is no longer needed, the money will be used to further support the economic needs of our customers in a way to be determined.
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<div><strong>Your community needs your help and the Co-op needs your help to sustain these discounts. </strong>Together, we can live our cooperative values by centering compassion, equity, and community—especially when it matters most. Right here in Chico!
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Full Plate Fund: The Co-op's CalFresh Discount Program

Full Plate Fund: The Co-op's CalFresh Discount Program

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