How We Can Help

Donation Eligibility:

Please review to determine if your organization is eligible for a donation.

GreenStar does not donate to individuals. GreenStar’s donations are intended for local organizations, located within 100 miles of Ithaca.

These are the criteria for eligibility:

Organization must operate as a not-for-profit
The organization must either be:
1. one that serves people generally recognized as less privileged by virtue of discrimination (race, class, ability, sexual orientation)
2. one whose primary objective matches one of GreenStar’s goals:
  - working on concerns directly affecting the Ithaca community
  - creation of democratically operated cooperative institutions
  - promotion of nutritious foods, diets, and activities
  - local production of foods and other goods
  - ecological responsibility
Although we would like to support every worthwhile cause, due to high volume and fixed budgets, it is not possible for us to fulfill every request.
Past support of an organization or event is not a guarantee of future support.

Donation Request

Concern for our community is written into the Cooperative Principles that guide us, and we strive to be an active part of the community we serve.

Timeline:

Donation requests must be made at least 30 days prior to the event. Please be advised that there is an allocated monthly budget for donations, and we may not be able to accommodate all requests.

Donation Item:

Our standard donation is a $35 gift card. GreenStar is not able to donate prepared foods or baked goods. Gift cards may be used toward the purchase of these items.

How to Make a Request:

Please complete the online application.

Any questions regarding the status of your donation request can be directed to: GreenStar Marketing Department, marketing@greenstar.coop.

In Exchange:

We request that you acknowledge GreenStar Food Co+op by name or logo in the publicity for your event whenever possible, and if appropriate, set out a small sign identifying GreenStar’s contribution to the event.

Donation Request Form

Step 1 of 2

Contact Name(Required)

Organization:(Required)

Address(Required)

Website and/or Facebook event page(Required)

Phone Number(Required)

Notification E-mail(Required)

Product Donation

GreenStar is not able to donate prepared foods, baked goods, or gift baskets. The Co-op conducts Quarterly Product Donation Drives enabling shoppers to purchase items such as non-perishable foods and toiletries at our stores for collection and donation to the featured recipient organization. If you represent an organization that would like to be considered for a Product Donation Drive at GreenStar, please email marketing@greenstar.coop.

a person stands next to a sign that says donations collection cart

Tabling

Eligibility: GreenStar Food Co-op provides tabling privileges as a community service to local (within 100 miles) or local branches of larger not-for-profit organizations (501c3) to network with our community on Co-op property. Organizations or groups that are not 501(c)3 organizations may be considered for tabling if their work has a direct impact on our Mission and Ends Policy or Cooperative Principles.

Limitations: No tabling or petitioning for political parties or candidates for elected positions. Gathering signatures for petitions is not permitted except as part of the Co-op’s referendum procedure or if it concerns an issue that the Co-op chooses to sponsor, such as legislation of organic food production standards or the labeling of GMO ingredients. Fundraising or the sale of any items, must be approved on a case-by-case basis. A conflict of interest may exist when a table applicant offers items for sale or promotion, which are similar to products carried at the Co-op.

Availability: Organizations interested in tabling or petitioning at the Co-op are required to submit a completed Tabling Application at least three weeks in advance. Tabling sessions are offered as two-hour slots any day of the week. Please limit tabling sessions to one time slot per week. GreenStar reserves the right to allow more tabling sessions for GreenStar related activities or for partners.

a woman at a tabling event by Seneca Lake Guardian

Location: Unless exceptions are made, all tabling occurs at the 770 Cascadilla St. store in a designated area. Signage and displays must not impede view of or access to product.

Application Approval: GreenStar reserves the right to deny a tabling request if it is determined that such tabling could create a fiscal or other risk to the business and/or is inconsistent with the Co-op’s “Standards of Conduct” or its intention to create a welcoming atmosphere and mutual respect among members. Notices will be emailed within two weeks of your application submission. Limitations or prohibitions on tabling may be appealed through GreenStar Council by writing to council@greenstar.coop. The appeal should provide details regarding your organization and proposed tabling activities and what is considered inconsistent with GreenStar’s rules.

Permission to table or petition at the co-op does not equal co-op endorsement of an individual or issue or support for a particular side of an issue. GreenStar Food Co-op management reserves the right to use its discretion in interpreting this policy.

If you have questions, please contact our Marketing Department at marketing@greenstar.coop

Tabling Request Application

Step 1 of 3

Organization:(Required)

Please indicate if your organization is classified as a 501[c]3?(Required)

Yes

No

Nonprofit Tax ID Number / 501[c]3 number:

Website:(Required)

Contact Person (must be 18 years or older)(Required)

First Last

Phone Number(Required)

Email(Required)

Requested Dates and Times

Please note that the dates and times that you request may not be available. You will be notified.
Tabling is permitted:
Daily, 10 am - 12 pm, 12:30 - 2:30 pm,
3 - 5 pm or 5:30 - 7:30 pm

Tablers may sign up for one time slot at a time on a given day. GreenStar reserves the right to allow more tabling for GreenStar related activities or for significant partners at our discretion.
Please select a date and time below. In the event your first choice is not available, we ask you submit 2 alternative dates and times.

Date(Required)

Time Slot(Required)

First Alternate Date(Required)

First Alternate Time Slot(Required)

Second Alternate Date(Required)

Second Alternate Time Slot(Required)

How many people will be tabling, including yourself? Please, no more than five tablers total. One must be an adult 18 years or older.(Required)

Do you need a tablecloth?(Required)

Yes

No

Standards of Conduct at GreenStar

Please confirm you have read the Standards of Conduct at GreenStar(Required)

I have read the Standards of Conduct at GreenStar

GreenStar affirms the right of all to shop and work in an environment free from violence, threats or intimidation, verbal abuse, harassment, unreasonable interference, or any criminal conduct. All work at, shop, or visit GreenStar’s stores are expected to refrain from such inappropriate conduct while on GreenStar’s premises, and to cease such behavior when requested to do so by GreenStar staff or other affected parties. Failure to do so may result in removal from stores, suspension of the right of entry and revocation of membership by Council decision and authority. Affected parties have the right to an appeal to Council. By my signature below I affirm that I have read the Standards of Conduct at GreenStar and GreenStar’s Tabling Policy and Guidelines. I understand all terms and conditions in the policy and guidelines. I affirm that both I and the organization that I represent will comply with the Standards of Conduct, policy, and guidelines. I understand that if we do not, we are subject to restrictions and/or revocation of tabling privileges.

Signature of Agreement(Required)

Date