Natural Grocers® Opens Its Doors in Walla Walla, WA With a Grand Opening Celebration on May 20, 2026

Natural Grocers' good4u^® Crew will kick off the festivities at 8:15 a.m. with a $2,500 donation presentation to the Blue Mountain Action Council—its local food bank partner, followed by an official ribbon-cutting ceremony with community leaders and store Crew. Doors will open promptly at 8:27 a.m., where customers will be welcomed to a fun and celebratory shopping experience.  

"Since 1955, Natural Grocers has focused on serving communities where access to affordable, high-quality natural and organic food can truly make a difference," said Raquel Isely, vice president of marketing at Natural Grocers. "Bringing our sixth Washington store to downtown Walla Walla allows us to build on our long-standing commitment to the state while becoming part of a vibrant, walkable neighborhood that reflects the community connection and local pride we value so deeply."

GRAND OPENING EVENTS – FREEBIES, DISCOUNTS & SWEEPSTAKES
Grand Opening festivities at the new Walla Walla location include:

• May 20: Mystery Gift Cards for the first 150 customers – Be among the first in line and receive a Natural Grocers mystery gift card (values range from $5 to $500).ⁱ
• May 20: Free Natural Grocers Hand-Crafted Ecuadorian Drawstring Backpack ($30 value) – The first 500 shoppers will receive a unique, hand-crafted bag, woven in collaboration with artisans in Peguche, Ecuador.ⁱⁱ
• May 20: Prize Wheel – Spin the Natural Grocers prize wheel between 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. for a chance to win great prizes.ⁱⁱⁱ
• May 20–June 3: Grand Opening Sweepstakes – Customers have the chance to win fabulous prizes, including an Aventon e-bike (valued at $1,400), a $500 Natural Grocers gift card and more. Entry forms will be available at the store.^iv
• May 20–June 30: Up to 50% off Natural Grocers' Always AffordableSM Prices on premium-quality products from every department, including 100% USDA-certified Organic red mangos ($1.49/ea), Natural Grocers® Brand Organic Cheese Shreds and Slices ($2.99 each), Bacon and Bacon Alternatives ($2.99/pkg, excludes Canadian Bacon), GT's Synergy® Kombucha ($2.79/16 oz) and Painterland Sisters Organic Skyr Yogurt ($1.99/ea).^v

{N}POWER^® MEMBERSHIP
As part of Natural Grocers' "Even More Affordable^SM Prices!" campaign, customers can join {N}power, the company's free rewards program, to access exclusive discounts, digital coupons, rewards benefits and other members-only features.

• May 20–June 30: {N}power^® members will receive exclusive pricing on items such as Contented Hen® Select Free-Range Eggs ($1.99 each, one dozen), Mary's^® Non-GMO Whole Chicken ($9.99/ea), Natural Grocers Brand Organic Restaurant-Style Tortilla Chips ($3.99/12 oz), USDA-certified organic avocados (.99¢ each), and Truly Grass-Fed^TM Natural Creamy Butter Bars ($4.99/8 oz).^vi

Not an {N}power member? Not a problem! Download and sign into the free App to join. Customers can also visit naturalgrocers.com/npower. ^vii

THE NATURAL GROCERS EXPERIENCE

Serving communities with a wide range of natural and organic options since 1955, Natural Grocers will support Walla Walla and the surrounding communities with world-class customer service from its knowledgeable and friendly good4u Crew, healthy recipes for all diets and high product standards.

The company, ever conscious of its environmental impact, has upgraded the new space using sustainable building features and energy-saving innovations, such as non-toxic building materials and 100% LED lighting. The store will feature a contemporary layout for an efficient, yet friendly checkout experience.

• Environmentally Thoughtful Products and Practices: From checkouts free from single-use bags, to organic, non-GMO and Always Affordable Natural Grocers brand products and ecologically thoughtful in-store features, the company focuses on a mutually beneficial relationship with nature.
• Always Affordable Prices: Access high-quality organic and natural groceries including 100% pasture-based dairy products and free-range eggs, 100% non-GMO prepackaged bulk goods, and household essentials at Always Affordable Price. Natural Grocers also prioritizes humanely sourced and sustainably raised meats.
• Always 100% Organic Produce: Rest easy knowing Natural Grocers' organic produce is free from cross contamination with conventional/GMO items and grown without synthetic pesticides.
• Body Care That Cares Back: Natural Grocers' high standards prioritize natural, innovative and ethical body care products that deliver results without compromise.
• A Super-Sized Supplement Department: With over 5,000 products, Natural Grocers offers a large selection of vitamins and supplements, with the vast majority (over 80%) manufactured in third-party Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certified facilities.
• A Commitment to Crew: Natural Grocers is passionate about ensuring that its employees can live a healthy, balanced life. The Company is committed to positively impacting Crew's physical, emotional and financial well-being with free nutrition education programs, excellent benefits and access to the highest quality, affordably priced products. To learn more about Natural Grocers' "Commitment to Crew" and its 5 Founding Principles, click here.
• Coming Soon: Nutritional Health Coaching: Customers will have direct access to personalized assistance throughout their health journeys with an onsite Nutritional Health Coach. Click here to learn more.

BLUE MOUNTAIN ACTION COUNCIL AND NATURAL GROCERS
As part of its commitment to the Walla Walla community, Natural Grocers will support the Blue Mountain Action Council (BMAC) through its Bring Your Own Bag program, donating five cents for every shopping trip in which customers use their own reusable bags. The program encourages sustainable shopping practices while also directly benefiting local families by supporting the food bank's essential work.

"Each year, the BMAC Food Bank distributes nearly 3 million pounds of food across our region and provides 12,000 weekend meals to local students," said BMAC CEO Danielle Garbe Reser. "Community support, including partnerships with organizations like Natural Grocers, makes it possible for us to continue assisting our neighbors in need."

• Click here to learn more about Natural Grocers' Commitment to Community and their "Bring Your Own Bag Program," benefitting the Blue Mountain Action Council.
• To volunteer or get involved with the BMAC, visit bmacww.org/volunteer.
• Learn more about Natural Grocers by visiting naturalgrocers.com.
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• For media inquiries contact [email protected].

ABOUT NATURAL GROCERS BY VITAMIN COTTAGE

Founded in 1955, 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 grocery products sold by Natural Grocers must meet strict quality guidelines and may not contain artificial flavors, preservatives or sweeteners (as defined by its standards), synthetic colors 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 and Crew make informed health and nutrition choices. Natural Grocers is committed to its Five Founding Principles—including its "Commitment to Community" and "Commitment to Crew." In fiscal year 2025, the Company invested more than $16 million in incremental compensation and discretionary payments for Crew. Headquartered in Lakewood, CO, Natural Grocers has 170 stores in 21 states. Visit naturalgrocers.com for more information and store locations.

ⁱ Quantity limited to first 150 customers in line at Natural Grocers' Walla Walla, WA location. No rain checks. Limit one gift card per customer 18 years or older. Valid 5/20/2026 only. Void where prohibited by law.

ⁱⁱ Quantity limited to first 500 shoppers at Natural Grocers' Walla Walla, WA location. No rain checks. Limit one per customer, 18 years or older. Valid 5/20/2026 only. Void where prohibited by law.

ⁱⁱⁱ Prize wheel available at Natural Grocers' Walla Walla, WA location. No purchase necessary. Quantity limited to stock on hand; no rain checks. Valid 5/20/2026, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. only, while supplies last.

^iv No purchase necessary. A purchase will not increase your chances of winning. Open only to legal respondents of the following states who are at least 18 years old at the time of entry: AZ, AR, CO, CO, IA, KS, LA, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NM, ND, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA and WY. Voids where prohibited by law. Sweepstakes start on 5/20/2026 and end on 6/3/2026. For official rules and complete details, visit www.naturalgrocers.com/sweepstakes. Sponsor: Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc.

^v Offer only valid 5/20/2026 to 6/30/2026. Offer is redeemable only for in-store customer purchases at Natural Grocers' Walla Walla, WA location, and cannot be combined with other offers. Quantity limited to stock on hand; no rain checks. Pricing excludes taxes and is subject to change without notice. Natural Grocers reserves the right to correct errors. Void where prohibited by law.

^vi Must be an {N}power member to receive these discounts. Offers valid only from 5/20/2026 to 6/30/2026 are redeemable only for in-store customer purchases at Natural Grocers' Walla Walla, WA location, and cannot be combined with other offers. Quantity limited to stock on hand; no rain checks. Pricing excludes taxes and is subject to change without notice. Natural Grocers reserves the right to correct errors. Void where prohibited by law.

^vii See naturalgrocers.com/privacy for the Company's Privacy Policy and naturalgrocers.com/terms for the {N}Power terms of use.

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