Community Impact

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Partnering with Local Nonprofits to Strengthen Burlington

City Market, Onion River Co-op is committed to building a thriving community with a strong, resilient local food system and an enhanced quality of life. One key way we fulfill our Global Ends is by partnering with local non-profit organizations; learn more about these partnerships below.

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Rally For Change

When you round up at checkout, your collective donations support local non-profits making a difference in our community.

Rally For Change

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Co-op Seedling Grants

City Market grants funding to projects from Vermont non-profit organizations whose work strengthens our local food system.

Co-op Seedling Grants

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Feeding Champlain Valley

For over 30 years, City Market has partnered with Feeding Champlain Valley to empower Vermonters and fight food insecurity. 

Feeding Champlain Valley

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COTS Tree Sale

During this annual holiday tradition, we source fresh pine trees from local farms and sell them to raise funds for COTS to support their mission to end homelessness.

COTS Tree Sale

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Community Outreach Partners

As part of our Member Work Discount program, City Market Members who volunteer with one of our Community Outreach Partners will receive a discount to use at our store.

Outreach Partners

Donations & Sponsorships

The Co-op focuses its donations and sponsorships on programs that work to address food insecurity in our community and specifically alleviate childhood hunger.

Donations & Sponsorships