Meet Our 2nd Quarter Tokens for Tomorrow Groups

Every time you bring in a reusable shopping bag, we honor your commitment to reducing waste with a token worth 8¢ that you can give back to one of four local organizations:

Rodale Institute PNW Organic Center

Rodale Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to growing the regenerative organic agriculture movement through rigorous research, farmer training, and education.

At the Pacific Northwest Organic Center in eastern Skagit Valley, the Rodale Institute conducts regionally focused organic farming research, provides training and consulting to farmers, and act as a demonstration hub for people interested in regenerative organic farming.

Sound Water Stewards of Island County

Sound Water Stewards are trained volunteers working in and around Island County (Whidbey and Camano Islands) for a healthy, sustainable marine environment through education, science, and stewardship. SWS members collect data for research through community science projects, educate all ages of the public about the marine environment, and inspire sustainability through stewardship actions.

Upper Skagit Valley’s Freedge Program

Hosted by the Upper Skagit Library, the Freedge is giving Concrete restaurants, grocers, schools, and more a new way to put their food waste to good use. Instead of composting or trashing leftover product and close-dated food items, they can go to feed neighbors in need of food assistance. Donated items rarely last more than two days in the Freedge, highlighting the pressing need in the Upper Skagit community.

Fidalgo Island + Guemes Gleaners

Founded in 2015, FIGG realized there were many fruit trees on Fidalgo and Guemes Islands that were producing more than the owners needed or wanted. The rest would fall to the ground, wasted.

FIGG picks the fruit, dividing it up between the tree owners, local food banks, and the Gleaners. FIGG also cleans up fallen fruit and gives it away as chicken, cow, or pig feed.