Natural Grocers Expands to McMinnville, Oregon

Family-operated grocery retailer to host virtual hiring fair and community meet-and-greet ahead of summer opening

Apr. 7, 2026 at 1:19am

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Natural Grocers, the nation's premier family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer, plans to open a new store in McMinnville, Oregon this summer. The new store will mark Natural Grocers' 15th location in the Beaver State and its first in the Willamette Valley. The company will host a virtual hiring fair on April 8 and a community meet-and-greet on April 15 to engage with local residents ahead of the store's opening.

Why it matters

Natural Grocers' expansion into McMinnville, a community known for its agricultural roots and close-knit culture, aligns with the company's commitment to supporting local communities and providing access to high-quality, organic and natural grocery options. The new store will offer employment opportunities and bring Natural Grocers' unique retail experience to the Willamette Valley.

The details

The new Natural Grocers store will be located at 448 OR-99W on the north side of McMinnville. The company will host a virtual hiring fair on April 8 to fill open positions, with crew members expected to earn $18-$24 per hour and store managers up to $80,000 annually. Natural Grocers will also host a community meet-and-greet on April 15 at the Red Lion Inn to introduce the company and its values to local residents.

  • Natural Grocers plans to open the new McMinnville store this summer.
  • The virtual hiring fair will be held on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. MST.
  • The community meet-and-greet event will be held on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The players

Natural Grocers

The nation's premier family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer, with 169 stores in 21 states.

McMinnville, Oregon

A community in the Willamette Valley known for its agricultural roots, historic downtown, and close-knit culture.

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What’s next

Natural Grocers will host a virtual hiring fair on April 8 and a community meet-and-greet on April 15 to engage with local residents ahead of the new McMinnville store's summer opening.

The takeaway

Natural Grocers' expansion into McMinnville, Oregon demonstrates the company's commitment to supporting local communities and providing access to high-quality, organic and natural grocery options. The new store will offer employment opportunities and bring Natural Grocers' unique retail experience to the Willamette Valley.