Community Giving

Donations Division: The Full Equation

 Since February 15^th, 2009, Whole Foods Market, Lake Calhoun, donated $169,576 to local non-profit organizations.

Community Giving

Community giving at Whole Foods Market is rooted in our belief that corporations, as well as individuals, must be good tenants of the planet. We are intimately connected to the health and economy of each community we serve, and feel it is our responsibility to give back to those communities in meaningful ways. We are committed to donating at least five percent of our annual net profits to charitable causes. For us, giving back expands our passion for quality foods into the larger arena of quality of life.

Whole Foods Market Lake Calhoun has an active donations budget that is divided among local non-profit organizations every month. If your 501(c)(3) organization is interested in receiving a donation, please download the Donation Request Form or pick one up at Customer Service. All requests must be received in writing at least six (6) weeks prior to the event.

Community Support Days

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.

• See our calendar for details about our next community support day.
• 5% Day Application 

 

January 11th, 2009 Minnesota Aids Project Community Support Day

With your help, Whole Foods Market Lake Calhoun and St. Paul donated $5,982.95 to the Minnesota Aids Project.  Thank you for your support!

 Past Community Support Days include:

• Midtown Greenway Coalition
• Sustain
• Free Arts Minnesota
• The Bakken Museum
• Minnesota Waters
• Renewing the Countryside
• Sow the Seeds Foundation
• Minnesota Aids Project

Scrip Program

Scrip is a simple and effective fundraising program to help support your school or non-profit organization. It allows non-profit groups to purchase gift cards from Whole Foods Market at 95% of face value. The group then sells the gift cards for 100% of face value, and keeps the difference. Supporters who have purchased the gift cards can use them like cash when shopping at Whole Foods Market. For more information, please email the Scrip Administrators (mw.chn.scrip@wholefoods.com). Contact Lauren 612.927.8141 x.107 lauren.kebschull@wholefoods.com with donation questions.