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Community Giving

Whole Foods Market is a company with a conscience. We believe passionately in supporting the communities we serve. We understand the notion of interdependence and are committed to helping local and national organizations. We pledge to donate at least five percent of our annual net sales to not-for-profit or educational organizations.

There are a number of store initiatives that allow us to give back to our community. Please read through the following materials carefully in order to decide which program best suits your organizations needs as well as offers the best chance of being awarded a donation.


Our Community 5% Days are one 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.
5% Day application

Some of the groups we have hosted 5% Days for include:

  • The Jimmy V Foundation
  • Hospice of Wake County
  • Race for the Cure
  • The Carying Place
  • Best Friend Pet Adoption
  • Urban Ministries of Wake County
  • Second Chance Pet Adoptions
  • Wake County Meals on Wheels
5% Day

Donations

Download our Donation Request Form or pick one up at our customer service desk. Forms must be filled out entirely and returned to the store at least 3 weeks prior to the event. Please note that each Whole Foods Market store manages its donations program independently. Therefore, each store has its own donation applications and procedures. For more information about our donation program, please contact jennifer.fresquez@wholefoods.com, or 919-816-8830.