Nominations Open to Thank Someone Through Co-op Helps

Co-Op Media Release:
May 5, 2020

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Swan Valley Co-op has been on the front lines delivering the essentials needed by our Co-op members, customers and communities.


Now, we want to help say thank you to somebody making your life a little easier or a little brighter. Tell us about someone you know that has gone above and beyond to help their friends, neighbours or community during the pandemic and they could receive a $100 Co-op Gift Card. This could be anyone from a frontline worker to someone down the street delivering baking to their neighbours.

Co-op will be giving out up to 1,250 gift cards across Western Canada. Nominations will be accepted May 5 to 19 at www.wecare.crs.

“Our community is stronger today because of the contributions people are making throughout this pandemic,” said Colin Peters, General Manager of Swan Valley Co-op. “We continue our efforts to serve our Co-op members and customers, while also supporting initiatives that benefit our community throughout this challenge.”

On behalf of local co-ops like ours, Federated Co-operatives Limited is making a $250,000 donation to provincial food banks in Western Canada. This donation is over and above the 35,000+ pounds annually Swan Valley Co-op contributes to Swan Valley Food Bank as well as the Good Buy to Hunger Program and support to school breakfast programs. Our Co-op has also provided additional support to our community, including our recent donation of toys, crafts and games to the H.E.L.P Network in Swan River; an organization that works with vulnerable families and individuals.

To nominate an individual or to learn more about Co-op’s community efforts during the pandemic, visit www.wecare.crs.

About Swan Valley Co-op
Swan Valley Co-op is a local co-operative that has proudly served the Swan Valley for 80 years. Today, Swan Valley Co-op serves more than 5,500 members — and many more customers — in Northwest MB, where it operates Food, Fuel and Agro locations. Since 2014, Swan Valley Co-op has returned more than $14 million to its members in cash back and equity, while contributing over $400,000 to community organizations and initiatives.
More information is available at www.swanvalleyco-op.crs