Our Five Founding Principles
In 1955 our parents, Margaret and Philip Isely, started something amazing—Natural Grocers®. Natural Grocers grew organically from their visionary beliefs and has been nurtured by our (Margaret and Philip’s children’s and grandchildren’s) dedication to the same ideals and values. We care deeply about the health and wellbeing of our neighbors, our family, friends, community and planet. And we believe that everyone should be able to afford health and live in a thriving, regenerating environment.
Our Five Founding Principles are how our parents (and grandparents) worked to achieve these ideals and how we drive this visionary dream forward. These Principles shape our business practices. They are the heart of the Natural Grocers experience.
