The GAP Fund is used to provide scholarship endowments to directly satisfy tuition debt of students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Natural Grocers pledges to donate 1% of sales from its 167 stores, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day to help students attending HBCUs achieve their goals.[i] Executive Director of Jack and Jill Foundation, Pier Blake states, "I am proud of our investment of $125,768 in 113 students that graduated in May 2024 - across five HBCUs, empowering t ...