Riverbend Co-op takes extreme pride in being able to give back to the communities we serve. We owe our success to the members of our community who purchase our products and services. Because our continued success depends on the strength of our community, we are committed to being a meaningful contributor for the betterment of our community, our members and our employees.

If you’re making a difference in our community through a non-profit, charitable organization or community group, we welcome your application to one of our local community support programs below:

Riverbend Co-op Offers:

✔ Sponsorships — Financial support for events, programs, and initiatives that align with our purpose and values
✔ Gift-in-Kind Donations — Products or services donated to support local organizations and enhance community impact

Who Is Eligible For Support?

✅ Registered non-profit or charitable organizations
✅ Community and youth groups
✅ Local youth sports leagues and clubs
✅ Organizations operating within South Country Co-op’s trading area
✅ Arts and Culture non-profit groups

To Qualify, Organizations Must:

• Be a registered non-profit or charity exempt from taxation under the Canada Income Tax Act, providing services within our trading area
• Not-for-profit community groups and youth organizations (non-registered are also considered)
• Apply online via our online application at least 4 weeks in advance
• Limit requests to one per calendar year unless otherwise approved
• Please note that someone on your team must have a Co-op membership to participate in this program
• Your groups purpose should align with Co-op’s values of Service, Integrity, Community, & Responsibility

Who Is Not Eligible for Support?

❌ Individual requests (e.g., travel, tournaments)
❌ Government agencies and school boards
❌ Religious organizations (unless supporting community services without denomination)
❌ Programs outside of Riverbend Co-op’s trading area
❌ Private clubs and adult sports teams
❌ Conferences, workshops, or conventions

How It Works

• Submit an application through the online form or by submitting our paper application.
• Applications are reviewed and the recipients will be chosen at the discretion of Riverbend Co-op.
• Please allow a minimum of two weeks for us to respond. Please ensure that you submit your application a minimum of one month in advance to ensure all submissions are reviewed in a timely manner.
• Please note requests over $1000 may take 6 weeks or more for approval. Recipients are encouraged to follow up with Riverbend Co-op on the success of the program, how the funds were used, and the impact the funds had on the program.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Riverbend Co-op NOW uses Do Some Good to power Community Support applications.

Please allow a minimum of 4 weeks to review your requests and respond.

Please note requests over $1000 may take 6 weeks or longer

Riverbend Co-op works hard to assist as many community organizations as possible, however due to the high volume of requests received, not all worthwhile proposals will be approved. Such a response does not reflect upon the value of your organization and the valuable service you provide.