Community Giving

Whole Foods Market brings neighborhoods together around food the way a family gathers around a table to share a meal.  We are honored to be part of the Cleveland Community and wish to share our enthusiasm about our products with you each and every day.  Our doors are open to you, please come in and experience the sights, smells, tastes, and people of Whole Foods Market. Join us for food, fun, and friendship.

 

Apply for support

Our store strives to support charitable causes and community organizations to the maximum extent of our resources, on a regular basis throughout the year.  Eligible 501(c)3 non-profit organizations are encouraged to apply for Donation Requests via the downloadable form below.  All donation request applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and in the order received.  To ensure your request will receive prompt consideration, please submit your application a minimum of 6-8 weeks prior to your date of need.  Completed applications may be submitted via fax, email, snail mail, or in person at the store:  

• Donation Request Application

Our quarterly Community 5% Days are another meaningful way we give back to our community. On designated days throughout the year a total of 5% of the day's net sales are donated to local non-profit organizations.  Customers help support our selected organizations just by shopping on these 5% Days.  Eligible 501(c)3 non-profit organizations are encouraged to apply for 5% Day consideration.  All 5% Day applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and in the order received.  Completed applications may be submitted via fax, email, snail mail, or in person at the store:

• 5% Day Application

Please note that our store has finalized its selections for 5% Day recipients during 2009, however, your organization's application will be permanently retained for future consideration.

 

Next 5% Day: March 2010

Heights Arts

Founded in 2000, Heights Arts enriches the quality of life in the Heights communities by cultivating a strong, diverse, and collaborative arts community.  Heights Arts goals are inspiring all Heights citizens to participate in the arts, support the arts in K-12 education, expand exhibition and performance opportunities, and foster public appreciation for the arts.  Check back for more information about the exact date you can come shop for a great cause, and watch our online calendar for details on associated store events!

 

Previous 5% Day Recipients

The Ndukwe Foundation
Founded by Chinedum Ndukwe of the Cincinnati Bengals, The Ndukwe Foundation engages youth in activities that educate them about the benefits of eating healthy, staying active and setting goals that will help them achieve optimal wellness.  

Families With Food Allergies
Dedicated to creating an awareness of food allergies and the prevention of food allergy reactions, FWFA provides free support groups and resources to serve area families affected by the eight major food allergens.

Earth Day Coalition  
Northeast Ohio's environmental education and leadership organizaton marked its 20th Anniversary of activism in 2009 with the annual EarthFest celebration.  

The Cleveland International Film Festival  
Benefitting the "Standing Up" film program, a special section of the 33rd Cleveland International Film Festival, dedicated to films with important messages, celebrating social justice and activism.  

Heights Youth Theatre
This neighborhood nonprofit received an outpouring of support on behalf of its talented students and the organization's mission to engage children and youth ages 6-18 in a comprehensive theater experience, developing musical, technical and acting skills in a safe, nurturing environment, and staging a regular season of shows in University Heights.

MOCA (Museum of Contemporary Art) Cleveland
Supports MOCA's cutting edge programs, elevate cultural discourse through emerging art; educate; and develop new audiences.

Race for the Cure
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure is the world's largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists fighting to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find the cures. Thanks to events like the Komen Race for the Cure, we have invested nearly $1 billion to fulfill our promise, becoming the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer in the world.

Friends of Cain Park
Friends of Cain Park, a non-profit, volunteer organization whose mission is to preserve and promote Cain Park as a historical, theatrical, artistic and educational resource for Northeast Ohio.

The Wendy Park Foundation
Proceeds were donated to The Wendy Park foundation to assist in their efforts to acquire solar lighting and a natural irrigation system for the renovation of the Historic U.S. Coast Guard Station.

Reaching Heights
Reaching Height's Many Villages program supports a strong volunteer tutoring program that helps the students and teachers of the Cleveland Heights-University Heights School district reach their academic goals!!! 

 

Good Stuff From Around Here

We have supported local growers and producers since 1980. Buying local means supporting local communities, jobs, independent farmers and producers; it also reduces the distance from farm to plate, and lets you stay connected to the seasons. We highlight LOCAL in our store throughout the seasons, and the summer will bring a delicious increase in the number of local options in every department; from local produce and flowers to coffee, honey, cheese, pies, and more! We hope you will stop by and help us support our local growers.