Giving Back
At New Earth Market we care about the community. As an independent, locally owned natural foods store, we support healthy lifestyles and healthy choices. We partner with small family farms, local food banks and everything in between.
Nickels for Charity




New Earth Market gives customers a nickel for each grocery bag they reuse at checkout. Starting in 2015, New Earth Market has offered customers the option to donate these nickels to local charities.
Customers who choose to donate will be given wooden nickels and the option of inserting them in a box for a local non-profit organizations. Reusing your grocery bags is now a win-win for the environment and these fantastic local charities.
To-date, our customers have donated over $60,000 to these local charities!

Chico Charities
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North Valley Animal Disaster
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Butte Humane Society
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Butte County Search & Rescue
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Catalyst

Yuba City Charities
Program Guidelines
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Only non-profit, tax exempt 501(c)(3) organizations are eligible to participate.
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A Request for Consideration must be submitted on official letterhead stationary of the organization or group.
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Overly political or controversial causes will not be considered.
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Past support of an organization is not a guarantee of future support.
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Not all requests will be honored; priority and consideration is given to organizations in the immediate communities we serve that support Children, Animal, Environment and Social.
Request for Consideration
The following information must be included on the organization’s official letterhead stationery:
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Name of organization
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501(c)(3) Tax ID number
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Mission statement Category (select one): Children / Animal / Environment / Social
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Contact Name, Email and Phone
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All requests for consideration must be emailed to kcotter@newearthmarket.com

Fighting Food Insecurity
Chico Food Bank - Gleaners
New Earth Market is proud to partner locally with the Chico Gleaners to provide senior meals. Each year we donate almost $30,000 in food to Gleaners, and they in-turn help over 4000 low income seniors annually!

Yuba City Food Bank - Mother Hubbard's Cupboard
New Earth Market is proud to partner locally with Mother Hubbard's Cupboard's Food Closet. Each year we donate about $20,000 in food to Mother Hubbard's Cupboard, and they in-turn, help over 8500 people and serve over 100,000 meals annually!
Thank you to our customers, and all the volunteers who make these donations possible

Adopt-A-Highway...
or two!
Yuba City
New Earth Market has adopted four miles on Highway 20 from the John Deere dealership to just past George Washington Blvd --- both directions!
Chico
New Earth Market has adopted four miles on Highway 99 south of Chico --- both directions!
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Thank you to our team and volunteers for making this dream of giving back a reality!

Discount Days

Every Thursday
10% Military Discount
Active Duty &
Veterans
On all regular priced items.

Every Wednesday
10% Senior Discount
Age 60 or better
On all regular priced items.
Organizations We Support

Independent Natural Food Retailers Association (INFRA)
INFRA is a cooperative owned and governed by natural and organic food retailers of all sizes working together to leverage their voice in the industry by uniting for the purpose of providing operational support, leveraging purchasing power and increasing opportunities to reach consumers. INFRA’s retail members work together to enhance independents’ position in the marketplace through a collaborative brain trust equaling years of industry experience. As one of the fastest growing key accounts in the natural channel, INFRA has captured the attention of the natural food industry.

CCOF
CCOF is one of the founders of the organic movement, and known nationally for its leadership and service. They have supported the organic community since 1973 and continue to advocate for organic integrity. From field to fork, they certify organic growers, livestock producers, ingredient suppliers, handlers, packaging companies, warehousing and storage facilities, brokers, wholesalers, private labelers, retailers, and restaurants. Their certified members include more than 2,700 organic operations that produce over 1,200 different organic crops, products, and services. They certify the majority of California’s organic agriculture and are active in 40 states and three countries, including Canada and Mexico.

Non-GMO Project
We are moving in the direction of being 100% GMO-free. Going forward, we will do our best to limit any products that contain GMOs. In that vein, we prohibit ingredients that are most likely to contain GMOs.
Specifically, at this time and to the best of our ability, we will not accept any new items with non-organic corn, soy, canola, sugar beets, alfalfa, or Hawaiian papaya unless the Non-GMO Project certifies that item as GMO-free. This includes ingredients such as fructose that are produced using corn or soy. We strongly encourage any manufacturer that is making a non-GMO claim to verify that claim with the Non-GMO Project and to label their products accordingly.

Yuba-Sutter Chamber of Commerce
We are moving in the direction of being 100% GMO-free. Going forward, we will do our best to limit any products that contain GMOs. In that vein, we prohibit ingredients that are most likely to contain GMOs.
The Yuba-Sutter Chamber of Commerce is the third largest business organization north of Sacramento, a regional Chamber, representing more than 550 businesses and their 16,000 employees in Marysville, Yuba City, Wheatland, Live Oak, and many other towns through out the Yuba-Sutter region.
The goal of the Yuba-Sutter Chamber of Commerce is to focus on its four core competencies; develop, educate, protect and promote business and business interests in the Yuba-Sutter region.

Chico Chamber of Commerce
The Chico Chamber of Commerce is a business advocacy organization serving more than 700 area businesses. Our mission is to be the unified voice of the businesses we represent. Our vision is to influence decision makers on behalf of the business community.

Chico Children's Museum
Chico's Children Museum is the perfect kid-friendly attraction, with a multi-sensory environment zone, several interactive rotating exhibits, and more!
North Valley Animal Disaster Group
NVADG volunteers, in partnership with emergency services, team up to evacuate, rescue and/or shelter-in-place animals at risk. Our volunteers also get out to Safety Fairs, workshops, animal events and community venues to talk to Butte County residents about how to be ready to evacuate with their animals - large and small.
ResQpaws
Our mission is to rescue abandoned, abused and injured animals; rehabilitate, vaccinate, spay/neuter and find them permanent loving adoptive homes, and to increase public awareness of the companion animal overpopulation issue and provide solutions to end the euthanization of adoptable animals.
Casa de Esperanza
Casa de Esperanza offers compassionate support and safe refuge to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, elder abuse, and human trafficking. Our mission is to empower individuals through comprehensive counseling, emergency shelter, and educational programs, promoting healing, safety, and renewal within our community.
Butte Humane Society
Butte Humane Society (BHS) is one of the oldest non-profit agencies in Butte County, California, working since 1911 to bring humanitarian care to dogs, cats and other animals.
We are a Limited Admission shelter that strives to make our animals as comfortable as possible during their stay with us.
Butte County Search & Rescue
The Butte County Search and Rescue Team is an all-volunteer, non-profit, non-tax-supported auxiliary team of the Butte County Sheriff’s Office. Our primary purpose is to provide skilled search and technical rescue services to the residents and visitors of Butte County, California.
Catalyst
A Safe and Confidential Place for those affected by domestic & sexual violence. At Catalyst, we understand the importance of being heard, supported and safe. Oftentimes, people can be unsure about where to turn to for help which can leave them feeling scared or isolated. We understand how lonely and scary an abusive situation can be, which is why we are here 24/7 to listen and help
Donations & Fundraising
At New Earth Market, we are committed to our children, the community and the environment. We are actively involved in schools, promoting environmental groups and practices, contributing to charities, and educating our customers on organic and natural foods.
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Community Support and Donation Program Guidelines​
For consideration, requests must be submitted at least six weeks prior to the event date or the date the donation is needed
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Only non-profit, tax exempt 501(c)(3) organizations are eligible to receive donations
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We do not donate to causes that are overly political or controversial
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We do not donate to the same organization too frequently
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Past support of an organization is not a guarantee of future support. We are unable to donate to individuals seeking pledges
We do not make monetary donations. Not all requests will be honored; priority and consideration is given to organizations in the immediate communities we serve that support our children, the community, and the environment
Due to the high volume of donation requests, and a limited budget, not all requests will be accommodated. Once all of your information has been received, we will contact you to move forward with any approved donation. The majority of donations are in the form of a gift basket, gift card or food donation.
Donation Request Form
Schedule a School Tour
New Earth Market offers a store tour for small groups of shoppers of all ages who are unfamiliar with what we’re all about and what we have to offer.
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Upon booking a store tour, your group may customize the topics covered to suit individual needs and interests.
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A typical store tour consists of groups of 20 or smaller and lasts 20-30 minutes.
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To avoid traffic congestion in our stores, tours typically begin at 9am.
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We ask that tours are booked at least 10 days in advance.
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Our educated staff will guide your group though the departments of New Earth Market and talk about topics important to our stores and different products we carry.
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Everyone in the group will have a chance to try some of the products we carry and ask questions.
Store tours are a lot of fun and a great way to introduce your group into the world of organic and non-GMO foods and products!








