NATURAL GROCERS® PROVIDES FREE FILTERED WATER FOR MONTANA COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY FLOODING

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Natural Grocers is offering free filtered water at its Billings, Montana store from June 16 to June 30, 2022, to support community members affected by recent flooding. The flooding has disrupted water supply, necessitating boil water orders in several areas. The store's reverse osmosis filtration system provides safe, high-quality drinking water without boiling. Each person can receive up to two gallons due to system limitations. Regional Manager Mat Topham expressed the company’s commitment to assisting the community during this crisis.

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• Natural Grocers is providing free resources to the community, enhancing its reputation and local goodwill.
• The initiative demonstrates the company's commitment to social responsibility during a crisis.

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Free filtered water available at the Natural Grocers store located in Billings, Montana through June 30, 2022

LAKEWOOD, Colo., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural Grocers^® offers members of Montana communities impacted by this week's significant flooding free filtered water from its store in Billings, Montana. Free water will be available starting today through Thursday, June 30, 2022.

Free filtered water available at the Natural Grocers, Billings, Montana through June 30th.

The unprecedented recent flooding in the Yellowstone area has triggered power outages and damaged hundreds of homes in the nearby communities. The flooding has also impacted water treatment plants, leaving multiple cities in Montana without water or with boil water orders (the requirement to boil water before consumption: including eating, drinking, washing hands and faces, and brushing teeth).

Natural Grocers is offering free water from the Billings, Montana store's reverse osmosis water filtration machines for those in need. The ultraviolet sterilization process used in Natural Grocers' water dispensers disinfects the water with UV light, designed to provide safe, high-quality water that does not need to be boiled before consumption. Additionally, via multiple filtration steps, the reverse osmosis process is intended to filter out suspended particles, chlorine and a wide range of chemicals, salts, lead, impurities, and more.

Due to capacity limitations of the store's water filtration system, which can only pump 75 gallons of water every other hour, each person is limited to two free gallons of water. To fill up on free water from the organic and natural grocery retailer, customers should bring their filled receptacle to the register, along with any items they are purchasing. Customers are urged to bring their own containers to fill, though the store will have a limited assortment for purchase.

"We are here to support our community as we navigate this disaster together. Please spread the word to friends and neighbors. We are thankful for your business and hope this can help you and your family during these hard times," said Mat Topham, Regional Manager for Natural Grocers.

• For location and hours of the Natural Grocers store in Billings, Montana, click here.
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ABOUT NATURAL GROCERS BY VITAMIN COTTAGE 
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE: NGVC) is an expanding specialty retailer of natural and organic groceries, body care products, and dietary supplements. The products sold by Natural Grocers must meet strict quality guidelines and may not contain artificial colors, flavors, preservatives or sweeteners, or partially hydrogenated or hydrogenated oils. The Company sells only USDA-certified organic produce and exclusively pasture-raised, non-confinement dairy products, and free-range eggs. Natural Grocers' flexible smaller-store format allows it to offer affordable prices in a shopper-friendly, clean, and convenient retail environment. The Company also provides extensive free science-based Nutrition Education programs to help customers make informed health and nutrition choices. The Company, founded in 1955, has 162 stores in 20 states. Visit www.NaturalGrocers.com for more information and store locations.

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FAQ

What is Natural Grocers offering for flood-affected communities in Montana?

Natural Grocers is providing free filtered water at its Billings store from June 16 to June 30, 2022.

Why is Natural Grocers offering free water in Montana?

The offer is in response to significant flooding in the Yellowstone area that has affected local water supplies.

How much free water can individuals receive from Natural Grocers?

Individuals can receive up to two gallons of free water due to capacity limits of the filtration system.

What is the timeframe for the free water distribution at Natural Grocers?

The free water is available from June 16 through June 30, 2022.

Where is the Natural Grocers store providing free water located?

The store is located in Billings, Montana.