CANTON – Nature’s Storehouse’s Gratitude Through Giving fundraiser to benefit GardenShare got a huge boost from three local businesses who will match customer donations.

SeaComm Federal Credit Union, Boyden Brook Body Shop, and Shoulette’s Redemption Depot have each pledged $1,000 to the Gratitude Through Giving challenge.

Each year during November, Nature’s Storehouse on Main Street in Canton invites customers to “round up” or make a donation to benefit GardenShare with their purchase. The donation directly supports GardenShare’s Bonus Bucks program, which helps recipients stretch their food dollars and supports local farmers by making local food affordable and accessible.

“This is a wonderfully generous and heart-warming demonstration of support from these area businesses,” said Katie Dolan, a member of GardenShare’s development committee. “These community-minded businesses encouraging donations for the important work GardenShare does shows just how much they care about all our North Country neighbors.”

As noted by Nature’s Storehouse in a social media post, “Whether you give $1 at our checkout counter or $1,000 as a small business owner...You are making a difference!”

Donations may be made at Nature’s Storehouse until Thanksgiving.

To learn more about Bonus Bucks and other GardenShare programs, visit www.GardenShare.org.