LAKEWOOD, Colo., Nov. 29, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural Grocers will open a store in Joplin, Missouri, on Wednesday, Dec. 13, providing the community with access to the highest-quality organic and natural groceries at Always Affordable^SM prices. The store, located at 510 South Range Line Rd., will open at 8:30 a.m., and customers will have the chance to win up to $100 per week in free groceries for six months.

Natural Grocers offers 100-percent organic produce, naturally-raised meats (with no antibiotics and no growth promotors ever), 100-percent free-range eggs, 100-percent pasture-based dairy, GMO-free prepackaged bulk products, groceries that don't contain any artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners or preservatives and more.

"Despite being an agricultural community, we have limited access to organic, fresh produce at affordable prices," said Joplin Mayor Michael Siebert. "The City is thrilled for Natural Grocers to open the doors to 100-percent organic produce, naturally-raised meats and more."

Family-run Natural Grocers was built on the premise that consumers should have access to affordable, high-quality foods and dietary supplements, along with nutrition knowledge to help support their own health.

The Natural Grocers store in Joplin will become the retailer's fifth store in Missouri; other store locations include Columbia, Independence, Liberty and St. Joseph.

Opening Day activities
Natural Grocers will host a Grocery Giveaway Sweepstakes¹, in which nine customers will win Natural Grocers gift cards ranging in value from $10 to $100 per week for six months. Customers will be eligible to enter the sweepstakes by submitting an entry form at the store between 7:30 and 8:25 a.m. on Dec. 13. The drawing will be held at 9:00 a.m.

It pays to be first! The first 100 customers will receive a free gift bag containing a breakfast recipe, all the ingredients to make the recipe and a Natural Grocers kitchen set with an oven mitt and utensils.

Other opening day activities include:

• 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. - Rise and Shine, It's Muffin Time! (gluten-free muffin sampling).
• 4 to 6 p.m. - Ice Cream Social (includes dairy-free options).
• All day - Vendor demonstrations throughout the store.

Customers who register for Natural Grocers' rewards program, {N}power^SM, will receive a special $2-off coupon to use while shopping. Also, on Dec. 23 and 24 all {N}power members will receive a free ChocoLove chocolate bar. See store for details.

{N}power is an innovative rewards program that provides customers with special discounts, coupons, club memberships and special promotional pricing. It's free and easy to join. To sign up, visit https://www.naturalgrocers.com/npower/.

Joplin's Natural Grocers
Natural Grocers provides the community with fresh produce that is 100% USDA Certified Organic, as well as other healthy, Always Affordable organic and natural products. The stores feature a mix of national brands and a selection of locally produced products in a small, neighborhood market environment. The new Joplin store will also feature a Nutritional Health Coach and offer free nutrition education classes to the public. The store will be open seven days a week.

For more information, visit https://www.naturalgrocers.com/store-location/joplin/.  

What to expect from Natural Grocers

• Highest quality organic and natural groceries, dietary supplements and body care products.
• Always affordable pricing.
• Free science-based nutrition classes, health coaching, cooking demos and more.
• No artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners, preservatives or hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oils.
• 100% USDA Certified Organic produce.
• The Natural Grocers Naturally Raised Meat Standard.
• 100% Pasture-Based Dairy Standard.
• 100% Free Range Egg Standard, which means no cages, ever.
• A Nutritional Health Coach (NHC) in every store.
• Support for local community organizations.

About Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE: NGVC; NaturalGrocers.com) is a rapidly expanding specialty retailer of organic and natural groceries, body care 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 3,000 employees and operates 141 stores in 19 states.

¹ MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN.  NO PURCHASE NECESSARY.  A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.  OPEN ONLY TO LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE 50 UNITED STATES AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 18 YEARS OR OLDER.  VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. Sweepstakes starts and ends on December 13, 2017.  For Official Rules and complete details, visit: www.naturalgrocers.com/sweepstakes.  Sponsor:  Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc.

SOURCE Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc.