Change Matters

Our Change Matters program generates funds for local, non-profit, and community-enrichment organizations through donations collected at the registers at both Wedge locations. Co-op shoppers are invited to round up their purchases to the next dollar every time they shop, and these small-change donations add up to impactful contributions. While we cannot guarantee a certain dollar amount will be raised across our two retail locations, we typically raise up to $10,000 each month. 100% of the donations go to our partner organizations. Through this program Wedge Community Co-ops seek to create meaningful, productive, and lasting partnerships with local organizations.

For more than 40 years, Change Matters has partnered with organizations doing remarkable things—from building community gardens and feeding families in need, to bringing fresh, local produce into local classrooms. Our commitment supports our greater mission of rebuilding and investing in our neighborhoods, addressing the hunger crisis, and uplifting communities that deserve support—particularly Black, Indigenous, Immigrant, Refugee, and other communities of color.

 

Our December 2024 Partner

YouthLink is a nonprofit in Minneapolis helping young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. SK Coffee is donating 5% of all sales, and St. Paul Bagelry is donating 10% of all sales to YouthLink in December.

Our Impact

$9,736

average monthly impact

$116,834

raised in 2023

84

local nonprofits served
in the last 7 years

$928,249

raised since 2017

2024 Change Matters Recipients

MONTH ORGANIZATION PRODUCT PARTNER ROUND-UP TOTAL PRODUCT PARTNER TOTAL GRAND TOTAL
January SACA Food Shelf Baker’s Field Flour & Bread $8,261.17 $1,022.50 $9,283.67
February BIPOC Foodways Nordic Naturals $7,958.72 $2,025.00 $9,983.72
March Neighborhood Roots Maazah Chutney $8,041.57 $71.00 $8,112.57
April Midwest Food Connection Bizzy Cold Brew $8,220.40 $864.00 $9,084.40
May The SEAD Project Jonny Pops $8,602.73 $1,175.44 $9,778.17
June Brightside Produce Sun Leaf Naturals,  Jinx Tea, and Triple Crown BBQ $8,754.42 $869.10 $9,623.52
July Frogtown Farm Botanical Lucidity and Bizzy Cold Brew $11,536.60 $1,364.28 $13,400.88
August The Good Acre Natural Factors and Jonny Pops $12,395.74 $1,401.45 $13,797.19
September COPAL  Bizzy Cold Brew $11,739.93 $990.00 $12,729.93
October Every Meal Nordic Naturals $11,678.19 $1,100.00 $12,778.19
November Kilimo Minnesota Taking Stock Foods and Salad Girl
December Youth Link SK Coffee and St. Paul Bagelry