The Oneota Community Food Co-op hosted a “Round-Up at the Register” campaign July 20th through August 3rd. During this time, customers at the Co-op were given the opportunity to round-up their sale to the nearest whole dollar with these funds going to support Northeast Iowa Peace and Justice Center. The campaign held in late July raised $1,508 for NEIPJC.
Beginning out of a response to an immigration raid in Postville, Iowa in 2008, NEIPJC addresses issues of social and racial justice, climate, and immigration through education, advocacy, and action. They are a resource for information, a network for support, and a space to organize. Speakers, workshops and events occur online or outdoors during these times, all with a focus on action to create a just, sustainable, and equitable community. Their office at 119 Winnebago in Decorah is open by appointment. NEIPJC works tirelessly to promote non-violent solutions to social, economic, and environmental injustices.
To learn more about Northeast Iowa Peace and Justice Center and see what’s coming up next, check out www.neipjc.org.
Located in downtown Decorah, Oneota Community Food Co-op is a cooperatively-owned grocery store specializing in local, organic, and sustainably produced products since 1974. For over four decades, the Co-op has been the leading provider of whole foods at a reasonable cost, with an emphasis on organic, local and bulk foods. The Oneota Co-op was recently named Outstanding Independent Grocery Store, Single Store, by Progressive Grocer Magazine. Stop in and see us at 312 West Water Street in Decorah, or online at www.oneotacoop.com.
Pictured in photo: (left to right) Sharlene Bohr, NEIPJC Director; Austin Olson, Oneota Community Food Co-op; Carrie Reynolds, Oneota Community Food Co-op.
