Giving Back

At Bona Furtuna, we believe in creating good, clean Italian fare that brings people together and allows us to make a difference for the greater good. We are committed to using our business as a force for social and environmental change.

Since the very beginning, giving back has been a key charter of our company. Our roots were planted in preserving heritage, supporting our local community, and promoting positive environmental engagement. As we grew into a larger global community, we realized that our responsibilities in giving back would need to grow in sync with these core values. After careful consideration, we found a valuable partnership in 1% for the Planet, a global network of businesses and environmental organizations working together to support people and the planet. By joining this network, we’ve gained access to a wide range of organizations working to better our world, we are held accountable for our giving commitments, our donations are certified, and the impact of our giving is amplified as a result of our membership.

As a member of 1% for the Planet, we commit to donate 1% of our yearly revenue to nonprofits focused on the correlative issues of education, tree planting, clean water and food access, wildlife and biodiversity, and supporting legislative action.

TREE PLANTING

Serving as carbon sequesters, oxygen producers, erosion mediators, habitation, nutritional resources and so much more, trees and forests are crucial to the overall health of our planet. Planting trees is one of the most actionable and important things we can do in combating climate change and supporting/rebuilding biodiversity. 1% of revenue from the sale of our Olive Oil and Honey is donated to tree planting initiatives.

EDUCATION

Education is a pillar of our value system. The more we know about our food production and its impacts the better. Understanding the complexities of climate change, how healthy food systems operate and how they relate to us as individuals is critical to pushing forward positive environmental stewardship and fair and equal access to social resources. 1% of revenue from the sale of our Sauces, Pestos & Spreads, and Vinegars is donated to education initiatives.

Access to Clean Water and Healthy Food

Access to clean water and healthy food is a basic human right. As a food company, we are dedicated to supporting organizations that are committed to making this possible in our communities. 1% of revenue from the sale of our Pasta, Flour, and Subscriptions is donated to organizations providing this essential access.

Wildlife and Biodiversity

We cannot achieve environmental sustainability without a thriving and sustained wildlife and biodiversity. Located within a biopreserve, Bona Furtuna was founded on a mission to support and improve the biodiversity of our land and its inhabitants. As we’ve grown to partner with other Italian producers, we’ve maintained our commitment to this initiative by working with producers similarly committed to supporting biodiversity through responsible farming practices. 1% of revenue from the sale of our Seasonings, Antipasti, and Gift Sets is donated to support these initiatives.

Legislative Action

We cannot truly move the needle on environmental sustainability, fair and equal access to food and clean water and education without legislative action. Action on this front is essential, and we support legislation that is aligned with our values on these issues. 1% of revenue from the sale of our Biscotti, Seasonal offerings, and Textiles is donated to organizations working to make lasting change on a legislative level.

Slow Food In the tetons

Education is a pillar of our value system. The more we know about our food production and its impacts the better. Understanding the complexities of climate change, how healthy food systems operate and how they relate to us as individuals is critical to pushing forward positive environmental stewardship and fair and equal access to social resources. With our offices headquartered in the Tetons, we’ve proudly partnered with our local Slow Food chapter for several years. Among other community oriented endeavors, Slow Food in the Tetons is dedicated to educating our community through workshops, community events, camps and cooking classes.

one tree planted

Planting trees is one of the most actionable and important things we can do in combating climate change and supporting/rebuilding biodiversity. One Tree Planted has made it their mission to make it simple for individuals and businesses to plant trees around the world and make meaningful contributions to restore forests, create habitats and have positive social impact around the world. We’re proud to partner with One Tree Planted to plant trees and increase biodiversity in various parts of the world.

protect our winters

Protect our Winters (POW) is a nonprofit organization committed to connecting outdoor enthusiasts and protecting our beloved outdoor spaces from the impacts of climate change. With our offices headquartered at the base of the Teton Mountain Range, we put great value in the health of our outdoor spaces. We’ve proudly partnered with POW’s as a result of their work to move the needle on legislative issues directly impacting our ability to combat climate change.

Raleigh City Farms

Access to clean water and healthy food is a basic human right. As a food company, we are dedicated to supporting organizations that are committed to making this possible in our communities. With our warehouse located in Raleigh, NC, we’ve proudly partnered with Raleigh City Farms, a Raleigh-based nonprofit urban farm committed to connecting and nourishing their community through regenerative agriculture.

Slow Food Monti Sicani

The local Slow Food chapter for La Furtuna Estate, we’re proud to support Slow Food Monti Sicani in various ways, from providing Biancolilla Centinara trees to plant throughout the community, to monetary donations that help promote healthy and fair foodsystems for our community.

Activate Good

All in and out-bound shipments in the US are processed at our warehouse in Raleigh, North Carolina. A Raleigh-based nonprofit organization focussed on promoting other nonprofits and supporting the town’s community of volunteers with volunteer opportunities, Activate Good is an organization we’re proud to have supported over the years.

GIVING BACK