What does “community” mean to you?
Perhaps it’s the place where you work, live and your kids go to school. Maybe it’s the group of people around you.
For small businesses like Fustini’s Oils & Vinegars, our community is integrated into how and why we do what we do. With our passion for healthy and flavorful food, we’re inspired and drawn to organizations that help to make that a reality for others.
In alignment with our core values, Fustini’s Cares is a corporate initiative that seeks to support and empower local organizations who are working to bring healthy and flavorful foods to those in need.
What is Fustini's Cares?
Launched in January 2023, Fustini’s Cares is an initiative to support local organizations that are passionate about community. In this initiative, Fustini’s donates 1% of every sale to an organization in their community. Each selected charity has a mission to help the community with dignity and choice to fill in the gaps by providing healthy food to those in need.
Each Fustini’s store location has partnered with an organization to serve their own neighbors. Our Traverse City location has partnered with Food Rescue. Petoskey has partnered with Manna Food Project. Holland is working with Community Action House. And Ann Arbor is serving Food Gatherers.
Check out our blog articles on each of these organizations!
In addition to a financial contribution to these organizations, Fustini’s also encourages its employees–and community–to participate in volunteer opportunities to better serve these organizations.
While in past years, Fustini’s has coordinated campaigns to support these local organizations, Fustini’s Cares is a dedicated initiative that runs all year long!
Value of strengthening our communities
From our wholesome products to versatile cooking classes, we certainly have a passion for sharing healthy and flavorful foods. This is why we’re so inspired by organizations that also provide healthy and flavorful foods for those in our communities who may need resources to fill in the gaps.
“Fustini's has always been committed to improving community health through diet and nutrition,” said Jim Milligan, Fustini’s owner and founder. “Our goals are strongly aligned with these community partners, and I'm so excited to work with them. Together we can make a difference!"
“We have been blessed by such strong community support during this 15-year Fustini's journey. And we want to continue to give back to our community in partnership with these charities that are so closely aligned with our mission.”
Share the Love of Healthy & Flavorful Foods
We invite you to join us in this important mission of equipping people with healthy and flavorful foods. Know that when you shop online or in-store, you’re strengthening community organizations to serve others.