LAKEWOOD, Colo., Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Natural Grocers, the nation's largest family-operated natural and organic grocery retailer, is celebrating its 65th Anniversary over three full days, August 13-15, 2020. For the Isely family, this means sixty-five years of empowering their communities to take charge of their health, sixty-five years of providing free, life-changing Nutrition Education, and sixty-five years of offering nutritionally sound, sustainably produced foods at Always AffordableSM prices.

This year's anniversary celebration coincides with what would be Natural Grocers' Co-Founder Margaret Isely's 99th birthday. In honor of Margaret's love of birthdays and her favorite dessertchocolate ice cream topped with chocolate syrupexpect to see birthday and ice cream themes throughout the three-day celebration.

Our good4uSM Crew and loyal customers are at the heart of Natural Grocersthat's why everyone is invited to join in the celebration as we commemorate sixty-five years in business. All 159 Natural Grocers stores, in 20 states, will celebrate with sweepstakes and contests featuring over 1,700 prizes, including a 2020 Subaru Crosstrek, plus the biggest discounts of the year, free frozen desserts, free Natural Grocers Brand Organic Chocolate Bars ({N}power members only) and limited-edition reusable bags, "Cooking with Health CrusaderSM" virtual demonstration, a photo contest, and more.

IT ALL BEGAN WITH $200 AND A DREAM

When Margaret and Phillip Isely co-founded Natural Grocers in 1955, all they had was $200 and a dream of making a healthy and active lifestyle possible for everyone.As trailblazers, health crusaders, and industry leaders, the Iselys demonstrated the virtues of nutrition as an essential building block for excellent health. Over the last 65 years, the family has been steadfast in its mission to make fresh, high-quality natural and organic groceries, supplements, household essentials, and only 100% organic produce, along with free Nutrition Education, available to the communities they serve.

"As the second and third generation of Iselys to operate Natural Grocers, we are honored to preserve the legacy our parents created as leaders in the organic and natural food industry," commented Kemper Isely, Natural Grocers' Co-President. "Since the beginning, we've been rooted in health and have looked toward our Founding Principles when making business decisions that impact our Crew and our customers. In turn, we have been embraced by our communities and for that, we are thankful. We are excited to celebrate sixty-five years of healthy living with our valued customers."

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GIVEAWAYS GALORE MORE THAN 1,700 PRIZES!1

It wouldn't be a Natural Grocers Anniversary if the celebration wasn't loaded up on giveaways and sweepstakesso to mark our 65th Anniversary, we are giving away more than 1,700 prizes. Fill out the Anniversary Sweepstakes form in the August good4u Health Hotline magazine (available in-store and via delivery) and drop it off at any Natural Grocers location between August 13 and August 15 to enter for a chance to win. A drawing among all entries will determine the winners of the following prizes:

Grand Prize: One winner, company-wide will be selected to win a2020 Subaru Crosstrek, or $30,000 cash, courtesy of C20 Pure Coconut Water.Company-wide Prizes: One winner, company-wide, will be selected to win prizes such as a $500 Natural Grocers gift card, a Yeti Cooler, a Vitamix Explorian E310 Blender, a Stand Up Paddle Board and more.One Prize Each Per Store: One winner per store will be selected to win prizes such as a $65 Natural Grocers gift card, a Fitbit Inspire, a Natural Grocers Wood Cutting Board, a Kids Animal Rolling Backpack, a bag of Natural Grocers Brand Products, and more.

For details and a full list of prizes, visit: http://www.naturalgrocers.com/anniversary

COUNT THE SUNDAESCount the sundaes sprinkled throughout the pages of the August good4u Health Hotline magazine, fill out the form and drop it off at any Natural Grocers store by August 29, 2020 for a chance to win. A drawing among all entries with the correct number will determine the winner, who will receive a $500 Natural Grocers gift card.

SUNDAE FUNDAE PHOTO CONTESTHave your ice cream and eat it too with a Sundae Fundae Ice Cream Photo Contest. Between August 1 and August 15, submit a photo of your ice cream sundae creation for a chance to win in one of three categories: Best Looking, Sloppiest, and Wildest. 1st place winners will receive six months of free ice cream, (a value of $200), 2nd place winners will receive three months of free ice cream (a value of $100), and 3rd place winners will receive one month of free ice cream (a value of $50.) For more details and a chance to win, share your sundae photo at: http://www.naturalgrocers.com/win-icecream

FOOD BANK FUNDRAISER2 To honor our Founding Principle of "Commitment to Community," Natural Grocers will be donating1% of all sales on August 13 to community food banks. Additionally, customers will have the opportunity to donate $1, $5, or $10 at the register during the month of August. The hope is that, as a community, we can help those who are experiencing food insecurity by providing access to high-quality, healthy foods at affordable prices through donations of Natural Grocers gift cards.

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About Natural Grocers by Vitamin CottageNatural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE: NGVC; NaturalGrocers.com) is an expanding specialty retailer of organic and natural groceries, body care products, and dietary supplements. The company offers a flexible, neighborhood-store format, affordable prices, and free, science-based Nutrition Education programs to help customers make informed health and nutrition choices. Founded in Colorado in 1955, Natural Grocers has more than 3,500 employees and operates 159 stores in 20 states. Follow Natural Grocers on social media viaFacebook,InstagramandTwitter. #NaturalGrocers

1For all sweepstakes and contests: no purchasenecessary. A purchase will not increase your chances of winning. Open only to legal residents ofthe 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are at least 18 years old at the time of entry. Maximum one entry per customer per sweepstakes or contest unless otherwise noted in the rules for such contest. Void where prohibitedby law.For official rules and complete details, visit: http://www.naturalgrocers.com/sweepstakes, or the specific links provided in the body of this release. Sponsor: Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc.2All donations will be donated to food banks in the form of Natural Grocers gift cards. Sales of gift cards excluded from Natural Grocers' 1% donation.3All offers, free items and giveaways are available at participating stores while supplies last; no rain checks. See store for details.

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