Natural Grocers® Invites Customers to Celebrate Organic Month, September 2024

The company offers month-long discounts, education and fundraising opportunities, plus three days of amazing savings, samples and freebies, September 12-14

LAKEWOOD, Colo., Sept. 5, 2024/PRNewswire/ -- Natural Grocers^®, known as the nation's Organic Month Headquarters^®, raises awareness towards Organic Month with discounts on organic products, community education and fundraising efforts, and much more. Customers can save big and learn more about the organic food movement, while trying new organic recipes, products and produce samples throughout the month of September.

WHY ORGANIC?

"We've been advocates of organic agriculture long before it was officially regulated by the USDA," said Raquel Isely, Vice President of Marketing at Natural Grocers. "Our original produce department was 100% organic, even though that little green and white seal wasn't yet a reality. By choosing to prioritize organic products as a retailer, we positively impact the way food in our nation is grown and raised. We avoid carrying products made with problematic ingredients or grown with a reliance on synthetic pesticides, fertilizers and growth hormones. This is how our company can help everyone live in health and support a thriving regenerative environment.

"The current organic system is a work in progress, but it's the most transparent verification of food quality and agricultural practices that we have available. The USDA organic seal provides traceability and accountability that conventional food production lacks. Natural Grocers proudly offers organic products for many reasons - Organic Month is a chance to showcase these products and the beneficial practices behind them. We invite our communities to join us for Organic Month to celebrate and of course, save big on premium-quality organic products with our Always Affordable^SM Pricing."

ORGANIC MONTH SAVINGS AT NATURAL GROCERS

September 6-28, customers can enjoy special savings^[i] on products that reflect Natural Grocers' dedication to organic practices such as:

• All nine varieties of Natural Grocers^® Brand Organic Wood Fired Pizzas, including three NEW gourmet flavors; Organic Grilled Red Peppers, Red Onionand Feta Pizza; Organic Seasoned Champignon Mushroom and Tomato Pizza; and Organic Tomato and Pesto Sauce with Arugula Pizza ($7.99/13.2 oz each).
• Bitchin' Sauce - Organic Spinach Artichoke blend ($3.99/8 oz).* Love the combo of spinach and artichoke? So do we! But have you tried it on a pizza? Try this Spinach Artichoke Pizza recipe, featuring Spinach Artichoke Bitchin' Sauce for a fun, easy dinner or your next game-day get-together.
• Check out Steaz^® Organic Antioxidant Brews ($1.59/16oz).
• Painterland Sisters^TM Organic Skyr Yogurt ($1.85/5.3 oz).
• Kirks^® Castile Head-to-Toe Cleaners ($8.99/32 oz).

*For every tub (any variety) of this scrumptious almond-based, vegan, gluten-free dip purchased at Natural Grocers through September 30, Bitchin' Sauce will donate $1to the Natural Grocers Heroes in Aprons Fund.^[ii] Established in 2020, this nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization provides short-term financial assistance to Natural Grocers good4u^® Crew members or their immediate family members who have encountered economic hardship due to sickness, natural disasters, or other unforeseen circumstances.

SEPTEMBER 12-14: AMAZING SAVINGS & FREE SAMPLES

Natural Grocers offers customers extra shopping incentives with amazing savings and additional promotions, September 12-14. Customers are invited to enjoy in-store savings of up to 55% off the company's Always Affordable prices on a variety of organic products, plus free samples.

• September 12: The first 200 shoppers at each store will receive a free sample size packet (1.75 oz.) of Natural Grocers® Brand Organic Coffee. ^[iii]
• September 12-14: Customers will enjoy amazing savings of up to 55%, on select organic and natural products such as Crofters Organic^® Select Organic Fruit Spreads, Death Wish^® Organic Coffee, Muir Glen^TM Select Organic Canned Tomatoes, Annie's^TM Select Organic Mac & Cheese Mixes, and more.^[iv]

{N}POWER FAMILY PERKS

{N}power members will receive exclusive discounts, rewards benefits, and other members-only perks September 12-14:

• Receive a $5off reward with an in-store purchase of $69or more in one transaction. ^[v]
• Receive a free limited-edition Natural Grocers Organic Month reusable shopping bag with purchase.^[vi]
• Spend $75or more and be entered to win 50% off all your produce purchases in October. ^[vii]
• {N}power members can enjoy 10% off their entire alcohol purchase including non-alcoholic beer and wine at select Natural Grocers locations.^[viii]
• Natural Grocers good4u® Meal Deals: {N}power members can celebrate Organic month with Mary's Organic Chicken for just $11.99each! ^[ix] Feed up to 4 people with additional discounts on premium quality products and meal deals through September 30.

Customers can become {N}power members/join Natural Grocers' free member rewards program by visiting www.naturalgrocers.com/npower.

NATURAL GROCERS & RODALE INSTITUTE

Natural Grocers is proud to announce a new partnership with Rodale Institute, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to growing the regenerative organic agricultural movement through rigorous research, farmer training and education.

Throughout September, customers can join Natural Grocers in directly contributing to Rodale Institute's Farmer Training programs and supporting the next generation of regenerative organic farmers. Natural Grocers aims to raise $100,000by September 30 with the following in-store fundraising opportunities:

• Natural Grocers will donate $1.00to Rodale Institute for every limited-edition Organic Month reusable shopping bag sold (retail price $1.99).
• For every Ladybug Zip Pouch sold (retail price $2.99), Natural Grocers will donate $2to Rodale Institute.
• Customers will have the opportunity to make contributions to Rodale Institute ($1, $5or $10) upon checkout at any one of Natural Grocers' 169 store locations nationwide.

ORGANIC EDUCATION

"What is organic?" and "Why choose organic?" are two common questions consumers ask. Natural Grocers aims to answer these questions and more with its Organic Month educational efforts.

• 30 Reasons Why Organic is good4u^SM: Here are some of Natural Grocers' favorite reasons to support organic products.
• Things We Won't Carry and Why - In 1990 Natural Grocers created a dynamic list of the most problematic ingredients and an explanation as to why it will not carry them. The company's quality standards experts keep up on the latest research and meet regularly to review specific ingredients, resulting in on-going modifications to this list.
• Let's Taco 'Bout Organics! Join Natural Grocers Nutritional Health Coaches at select stores in this FREE class designed to help you discover fresh and exciting ways to take your next fiesta to a whole new level using 100% organic products and organic fillings and toppings.^[x]

Customers can learn more about the retailer's Organic Month celebration by picking up the September edition (Vol. 86) of the good4u^SM Health Hotline® at their local Natural Grocers store or visiting www.naturalgrocers.com.

• Follow Natural Grocers on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for more on Organic Month, including recipes, tips, giveaways and discount reminders.
• Click here for a complimentary press kit.
• For media inquiries and sample requests please contact [email protected].

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ABOUT NATURAL GROCERS BY VITAMIN COTTAGE
Founded in 1955, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE: NGVC) is an expanding specialty retailer of natural and organic groceries, body care products, and dietary supplements. The products sold by Natural Grocers must meet strict quality guidelines and may not contain artificial colors, flavors, preservatives or sweeteners, or partially hydrogenated or hydrogenated oils. The Company sells only USDA-certified organic produce and exclusively pasture-raised, non-confinement dairy products, and free-range eggs. Natural Grocers' flexible smaller-store format allows it to offer affordable prices in a shopper-friendly, clean, and convenient retail environment. The Company also provides extensive free science-based Nutrition Education programs to help customers and Crew make informed health and nutrition choices. Natural Grocers is committed to its 5 Founding Principles-including its "Commitment to Community" and "Commitment to Crew". In fiscal year 2023, the Company invested $15 million in incremental compensation and discretionary payments for Crew. Headquartered in the Union Square neighborhood of Lakewood, CO, Natural Grocers has 169 stores in 21 states. Visit www.naturalgrocers.com for more information and store locations.

^[i] Offers are available only from 9/6/24 to 9/28/24and are redeemable only for in-store customer purchases at participating stores. Any stated discounts are on regular prices and cannot be combined with other offers. Quantity limited to stock on hand; no rain checks. Pricing excludes taxes and is subject to change without notice. Natural Grocers reserves the right to correct errors. Void where prohibited by law.

^[ii] Offer valid 9/6/24 to 9/28/24. Terms and conditions apply. Visit https://www.naturalgrocers.com/heroes-in-aprons-fund or see store for details.

^[iii] Quantity limited to first 200 shoppers at participating Natural Grocers locations. Valid only 9/12/2024. No rain checks. Limit one per customer. Void where prohibited by law.

^[iv] Offers valid only from 9/12/24 to 9/14/24for in-store customer purchases at participating stores and cannot be combined with other offers. Quantity limited to stock on hand, no rainchecks. Pricing excludes taxes and is subject to change without notice. Natural Grocers reserves the right to correct errors. Void where prohibited by law.

^[v] $5 off reward is only available to registered {N}power members for in-store customer purchases of $69or more during a single transaction from 9/12/24 to 9/14/24at participating Natural Grocers stores. Limit one reward per account. Must present {N}power account phone number at checkout to redeem. Sales tax, the purchase of gift cards, store credit and cash and at-register donations do not accumulate towards the $69minimum purchase requirement. Reward may not be redeemed for gift cards, store credit or cash. Offer will be autoloaded to {N}power account. Cannot be combined with other offers. Natural Grocers reserves the right to correct errors. Void where prohibited by law. To join {N}power, visit www.naturalgrocers.com/npower.

^[vi] Limit one per {N}power account. Valid 9/12/24 to 9/14/24while supplies last. No rainchecks. {N}power offers only available in-store to registered members and are subject to program terms and conditions available at www.naturalgrocers.com/npower.

^[vii] NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Open only to legal residents, 18 years or older, of the following states: AZ, AR, CO, ID, IA, KS, LA, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NM, ND, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA and WY. Natural Grocers reserves the right to correct errors. Void where prohibited by ­law. Sweepstakes starts on September 12, 2024and ends on September 14, 2024. For official rules and complete details, including alternative method of entry, visit www.naturalgrocers.com/sweepstakes. Sponsor: Vin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc.

^[viii] Must be 21 or older for alcohol purchases. Offer is available only to registered {N}power members. Valid only from 9/12/24 to 9/14/24for in-store customer purchases at participating stores and cannot be combined with other offers. Alcohol products not offered at all store locations. See store for details. Please drink responsibly. Quantity limited to stock on hand; no rainchecks. Pricing excludes taxes and is subject to change without notice. This offer has been pre-loaded to {N}power accounts. Natural Grocers reserves the right to correct errors. Void where prohibited by law. {N}power offers available only to registered members and are subject to program terms and conditions available at www.naturalgrocers.com/npower.

^[ix] Offer is available only to registered {N}power members. This offer ends September 30, 2024and is redeemable only for in-store purchases at participating Natural Grocers stores. Pricing subject to change without notice. Quantity limited to stock on hand; no rain checks. Natural Grocers reserves the right to correct errors.

^[x] Classes run 9/1/24 to 9/30/24at select Natural Grocers locations. Class dates vary by location. Natural Grocers reserves the right to correct errors. Void where prohibited by law.

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