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Nonprofits benefit from Bag it Forward program at New Seasons [Video]

The fundraiser is happening at all 19 area New Seasons locations throughout the Portland area.

PORTLAND, Ore — A New Seasons fundraiser that’s been happening for the past six years has raised over $1 million for area nonprofits.

The fundraiser is called “Bag it Forward.” Each time a customer brings their own reusable bag to shop, the store donates five cents towards the fundraiser.

New Seasons donates the money to the nonprofits every fall and spring. In 2022, New Seasons raised over $200,000 for the nonprofits. 

Metropolitan Family Service is one of the organizations benefiting from the fundraiser. The nonprofit received $15,000 from it. It works to help people overcome barriers such as poverty.

Wednesday morning, crews were setting up a food pantry at Alder Elementary School. CEO Judy Strand said parents and students can come through the food pantry and get the healthy items they need. 

“Many of our families are not able to make an …

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