Rounding Up at the Register is a program that gives you the opportunity to give back to your local community every time you shop. You’ll have the option to round up to the nearest dollar when you check out, and the difference will be donated to a local non-profit. You can opt to donate more (up to $20), if you wish. Every month we’ll donate to a different non-profit at each of our eight locations. Plus, we are matching your donations. Meet our September recipients, below.
COLLEGEVILLE: Beans’ Soup Kitchen
Cecil and Grace Bean’s Soup Kitchen has been serving its neighbors in Norristown for almost 45 years with a simple belief: everyone deserves a nutritious meal, a welcoming place, and to be treated with dignity and kindness. Their mission is to meet the needs of those experiencing food insecurity by providing nutritious meals, compassionate connection, and a welcoming space for all. Each week, volunteers from local churches, businesses, schools, community organizations, and families come together to prepare and serve meals to guests. In 2025, they served more than 28,000 meals, made possible through the generosity of volunteers, donors, and community partners. Throughout the year, they also distribute clothing, winter coats, hats, gloves, scarves, toiletries, and other essentials to help guests through difficult seasons. Whether someone comes through their doors for a hot meal, a warm coat, or simply a friendly face, they want them to know they are seen and valued.
DOUGLASSVILLE: Literacy Council of Reading-Berks
For 58 years, the Literacy Council has been the cornerstone of adult education in Berks County, delivering comprehensive literacy programs that evolve alongside the needs of our community. As a leading authority in adult literacy, the Literacy Council has built strategic partnerships with a diverse network of organizations across the region, allowing them to deliver a cohesive, impactful continuum of adult literacy and workforce development services throughout Berks County. Their students bring remarkable motivation and dedication to their learning journeys, pursuing one-on-one tutoring in basic education, high school equivalency diploma preparation, English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction, and citizenship preparation. At the Literacy Council, their mission remains clear: to empower adults in Berks County to achieve literacy, economic self-sufficiency, and an enhanced quality of life.
DOWNINGTOWN: Brandywine Valley Active Aging
Brandywine Valley Active Aging is dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults throughout Chester County. With welcoming campuses in Coatesville, Downingtown, and Phoenixville, BVAA provides programs, resources, meals, wellness activities, social engagement, and support services that help older adults remain active, connected, and independent. Each year, BVAA serves tens of thousands of chef-inspired meals, connects guests with important benefits and community resources, and creates a vibrant space where older adults can build friendships, stay healthy, and continue living with purpose. From fitness and wellness classes to educational programs, social events, arts, recreation, and nutrition services, BVAA is committed to meeting the evolving needs of the aging community.
EAGLEVIEW: Phoenix Animal Rescue
Phoenix Animal Rescue (PAR), located in Chester Springs, is a beacon of hope for pets in need. Their shelter, operated by a dedicated team of volunteers, welcomes a diverse range of animals – from the smallest, cuddliest furballs to diligent working breeds and majestic, oversized companions waiting to share your couch. They’re driven by a single, powerful belief: every animal deserves a second chance, and they work tirelessly to ensure that they get this opportunity. From rescue to rehabilitation and finally rehoming, their mission is to provide a safe haven where animals can thrive until they find their perfect match.
KIMBERTON: Crescendo Phoenixville
Crescendo Phoenixville builds community through music, providing strings instruments, high-quality professional instruction, and meaningful performance opportunities to Phoenixville area students who might not otherwise have access. Many of their students come from families facing real barriers—financial, cultural, logistical, etc. For many of these kids, getting to and from regular private lessons just isn’t feasible. Crescendo works to lower those barriers and ensure access for all students who are interested in learning to play. Music is the vehicle, but the real mission is much bigger. They create a supportive, welcoming environment where kids can explore an interest, develop a real skill, make friends, build confidence, and experience the pride that comes from working hard at something and getting better.
MALVERN: Volunteer English Program
Volunteer English Program (VEP) welcomes immigrants and refugees who seek to empower themselves through English language skills and American cultural understanding throughout the Chester County community. VEP connects volunteers with adult English language learners to provide one-to-one tutoring and cultural enrichment that empowers immigrants to be successful. The program supports all language speakers and represents 30 of the 58 languages spoken in Chester County, meeting students wherever they are on the path of literacy and proficiency regardless of income or residency status. One of the hallmarks of the program is its community-based, non-classroom approach, which is available seven days a week and meets adults who need to learn at a location easily accessible to work or home. VEP staff recruit, train, and prepare community volunteers as tutors each year through a series of workshops. Over 200 tutors donate 10,000 hours of instruction for free annually, helping people feel understood and confident when they speak to others.
OTTSVILLE: Rolling Harvest Food Bank
Rolling Harvest Food Rescue is a farm-based food rescue organization. They glean and connect local farms’ fresh healthy surplus produce and proteins to food and nutrition-insecure residents by partnering with community food assistance programs and hosting free farm market distributions. They facilitate awareness of food insecurity, food waste, agricultural land stewardship, basic cooking skills, and the nutritional value of fruits and vegetables. They envision an equitable, local, and sustainable food system that empowers all individuals to thrive, grounded in the belief that abundant access to fresh, healthy food is the cornerstone of wellness and resilience, and not just a privilege but a fundamental right.
WYOMISSING: Pennsylvania Bat Conservation and Rehabilitation
Pennsylvania Bat Conservation and Rehabilitation is dedicated to the care and conservation of native bat species through the integration of veterinary medicine, wildlife rehabilitation, research, and education. The organization provides lifelong sanctuary for non-releasable native bats as well as rescued fruit bats, while working to advance scientific understanding and improve bat welfare. Through public education and outreach, they strive to dispel common misconceptions about bats and inspire greater appreciation for their critical role in healthy ecosystems. By protecting bats and their habitats, the organization is committed to conserving native bat species and ensuring their survival for future generations.
Does your organization make a measurable impact on our local community? To be considered as a recipient of a future donation, please fill out our Rounding Up at the Register Application. Requests for donations made in-store, over social media, or over the phone cannot be accommodated.