Charitable Giving at Fustini's
About the Fustini's Cares Initiative
Shopping at Fustini’s is about more than great flavor—it’s about giving back. With each purchase, 1% of the sale supports local organizations working to expand access to nourishing food, public spaces, and opportunities to move freely—whether it’s better trails, parks, transit, or food systems. Because well-being isn’t just about what we eat—it’s about the places we gather, the ways we move, and the connections we share.
Fustini’s Cares is a mission close to our heart that has evolved over time. For years, we’ve been proud to support local organizations through donations and community efforts. In 2021, we formalized this commitment with the launch of Fustini’s Cares, an ongoing initiative where 1% of every sale goes to local organizations that promote access to healthy, flavorful food and stronger communities.
While our past campaigns have made a difference, Fustini’s Cares is designed to be a long-term effort that continually empowers these transformative groups. It’s not just about financial contributions—we also encourage our employees and community members to volunteer and get involved directly with these organizations. At Fustini’s, we’re committed to doing our part in supporting the well-being of our communities, and Fustini’s Cares is a key way we bring that vision to life.
Local Partnerships Through Fustini's Cares
Each Fustini’s store location has partnered with an organization in their own community that works to provide healthy food to others. These organizations are intentionally chosen as they operate in a way that preserves the dignity and choice of their guests. They work to fill in the gaps in the community by equipping people with healthy, wholesome foods to help them and their families be their best.
Traverse City: Food Rescue-Goodwill Northern Michigan
Our Traverse City store location partners with Food Rescue–Goodwill Northern Michigan. They have a desire to see a community where everyone has access to the healthy food they need. Through their 25 pantries in 5 counties, Food Rescue serves several communities with dignity and choice in providing healthy foods.
Petoskey: Manna Food Project
Our Petoskey store location partners with Manna Food Project in Harbor Springs, Michigan. Fustini’s donation of 1% of every sale helps Manna Food Project’s passion for making sure people feel comfortable and welcome as they enjoy healthy and flavorful food.
Holland: Community Action House
Our Holland store location partners with Community Action House. Fueled by the community, Community Action House to ensure that all of their neighbors have access to healthy food, support, and hope that they need to move forward. This partnership is helping to ensure that no one goes without the food and support they deserve.
Ann Arbor: Food Gatherers
Our Ann Arbor store location partners with Food Gatherers in donating 1% of sales to supporting their work. The work of Food Gatherers helps to ensure households have access to a healthy diet that has a high nutritional value.
Fustini's Supports Groundwork in Traverse City
In addition to our corporate initiative, Fustini’s also supports the work of Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities. Groundwork is a Traverse City-based organization that seeks to create a better Michigan through innovative, local solutions. Aligning with our philanthropic goals, this partnership helps support sustainability for farmers, which helps individuals, the community, and the environment in general.
"Shared Abundance" Lessons in building a community around locally grown food. Available at the Traverse City, Petoskey, and Holland stores, this is an important book for anyone wanting to bring the benefits of a local food economy to their world. This book is making a difference in bringing awareness to making Michigan-grown produce more readily available and affordable to Michigan communities.