Community Natural Foods has always been a place of community, connection, and wellness, welcoming Albertans for more than 40 years. We are dedicated to encouraging our customers and members to live a healthier, more natural life and strive to support the health and well-being of our communities.
Help us spread warmth this holiday season by supporting The Mustard Seed through our Holiday Dinner Giving campaign, running November 12 – December 24. Together, we’ll help ensure everyone in our community can enjoy a hearty, festive meal this winter.
At Community Natural Foods, giving back is part of who we are. Holiday Dinner Giving is one of the many ways we work together to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our neighbours.
Through Holiday Dinner Giving, we come together to make sure everyone in our community has access to a warm meal, dignity, and a reminder that they are cared for.
If you would like to join in supporting this initiative, you can donate at any Community Natural Foods location or by completing the online donation form.
We deeply value giving back. Annually Community Natural Food provides in-kind and financial support to a variety of local grassroots events and non-profit organizations.
If you are interested in learning how your organization can access like-minded sponsorships and/or donations, please visit your local Community Natural Foods location.
At Community Natural Foods, we are committed to supporting local organizations that address food security and nourishment in Calgary and Edmonton. Through in-store and online initiatives, we proudly contribute to the following programs:
The Mustard Seed fundraising efforts support both Calgary and Edmonton chapters.
Through our School Meal Programs, we partner with Make Happy Tummies (Grocery Foundation) and Brown Bagging for Calgary’s Kids (BB4CK) to provide nutritious meals for children.
A portion of proceeds from our monthly café featured beverages supports the Calgary & Edmonton Food Banks, alongside ongoing food donations through public collection bins and our in-store Fresh Tote program.
We contribute monthly to The Leftovers Foundation to redistribute unsellable but edible food in Calgary and Edmonton.
As a proud annual participant in YYC Hot Chocolate Fest, we help support Meals on Wheels through proceeds from featured beverages.
Our Edmonton till donation campaign supported the Sustain Fringe Campaign for the Edmonton Fringe Festival, contributing to the arts community.
Over the years, we have supported the LGBTQ2S+ community during Pride Week through various initiatives, including partnering with our vendor community to donate proceeds from select product sales to the Skipping Stone Foundation in Calgary and the YESS Foundation in Edmonton, with CNF matching all contributions.
We proudly sponsor key community events, including:
Health & Wellness: RISE: Run, Yoga, Meditate; Annual Canadian Holistic Nutrition Conference; YEG Wellness Market.
Sustainability & Food: Calgary & Edmonton VegFest; Calgary Vegan Society; Zero Waste Festival; Calgary & Edmonton Celiac Association events.
Music & Arts: Calgary & Edmonton Folk Music Festivals; Edmonton Fringe Festival; Calgary International Film Festival.
LGBTQ2S+: Calgary & Edmonton Pride Festivals.
Sports & Outdoor: RnR Premier Events & Wild Rose Triathlons.
Environmental & Agriculture: Organic Alberta Conference; Alberta Beekeepers Association Conference; Western Apicultural Society Conference.
Change for the Earth
Community Natural Foods kicked off the Change for the Earth Program on Earth Day 2012. We updated the program in 2019 to include all bags and containers, calling it BYOC (Bring Your Own Container). Customers received a 2-cent credit for every bag and container they filled during their shop, which was donated to our local charity of the month, representing PEOPLE, COMMUNITY, and PLANET organizations. Community Natural Foods matched all funds raised, effectively making that 2-cent credit 4 cents.
We concluded the program on June 30, 2024, after donating over $225,000 and supporting over 300 grassroots charities in Alberta. Through this program, we have not only encouraged our shoppers to adopt eco-friendly practices such as bringing their own bags and containers but also provided them with an avenue to contribute positively to the welfare of our planet and community.