Nature's Bin Featured In National Publication For Vocational Training Program

Nature’s Bin, a full service natural foods market in Lakewood, was recently featured in the December issue of Natural Foods Merchandiser.

The full-page, standing feature is known as “Retail Excellence” and the article is entitled “Nature’s Bin Empowers Employees with Disabilities.” It speaks to the core of Nature’s Bin’s mission in regards to helping people with disabilities develop their skills, confidence and workplace potential. In addition, the story showcases the uniqueness of Nature’s Bin in that it operates a natural foods market, yet it’s a nonprofit operated by Cornucopia, Inc.  

“We are pleased to be featured in Natural Foods Merchandiser,” said Scott Duennes, Executive Director of Cornucopia/Nature’s Bin. “Training and working with employees with disabilities is in our roots and a part of who we are. To be able to tell our story to a broader audience and share the rewards we experience daily at Nature’s Bin is something we are absolutely delighted to have the opportunity to do,” added Duennes.

Established in 1979, Natural Foods Merchandiser is a monthly publication for retailers in the natural and organic products industry. It is owned by New Hope Natural Media, a division of Penton Media, Inc. and the leading media resource and information provider for the natural, organic and healthy products industry.

To read the article in Natural Foods Merchandiser, visit http://newhope360.com/retailing/natures-bin-empowers-employees-disabilities.

To learn more about Nature’s Bin, visit www.naturesbin.com.

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About Nature’s Bin

Nature’s Bin, a full service natural and organic foods market located in Lakewood, Ohio, is operated by the nonprofit, Cornucopia, Inc. This natural foods market serves as a training site for a unique and successful program that provides vocational training leading to employment for people with disabilities. Programs hosted at Nature’s Bin serve people with a wide range of severe disabilities including developmental disabilities, autism, mental illness, visual, speech and hearing impairments, and injuries resulting from accident or illness. What distinguishes the programs at Nature’s Bin from other training facilities is the real-work learning environment. Trainees work side-by-side with staff members in all aspects of retail service, facing the challenges and rewards of competitive employment in a caring, supportive atmosphere. Cornucopia/Nature’s Bin has been serving people with disabilities for over 35 years.