Community Giving

At Whole Foods Market, we are active participants in our community. We are extremely proud of our community involvement and the relationships that we continue to make each month. We strive to make a difference.

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.

Past 5% Days have benefitted the following organizations:

• Animal Compassion Foundation
• Whole Planet Foundation
• The Work of Our Hands
• Inman Park Cooperative Preschool’s Outdoor Classroom
• Stopping Pet Overpopulation Together (S.P.O.T.)
• Georgia Organics
• The Atlanta Children's Shelter
• Cunard Memorial Playground
• SAids Walk Atlanta
• Kashi Atlanta
• Atlanta Community ToolBank
• Girls, Inc.
• Our House
• Georgia Appalachian Trail Club
• Upper Chattahoochee Riverkeeper
• Park Pride
• Poncey-Highland Playground
• Midtown Assistance Center

Whole Foods Market 5% Days
Whole Foods Market is proud to give back to the community! Four times a year, each store sets aside a day on which 5% of the day's net sales is contributed to a local 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

You might be asking, "With so many terrific groups in the Midtown area, how does Whole Foods — Ponce de Leon decide who gets to reap the benefits of a 5% Day?" Well, it's not easy!

First, your group MUST possess and provide us a copy of a 501(c)3 letter verifying that you are a tax exempt non-profit organization. Second, fill out the attached application-give us as much information as you can! We want to help, but we want to help a group that is going to benefit the most from a contribution, and that will put the funds to good use. (We also want you to work equally as hard as we will in promoting and getting the word out about your group leading up to 5% Day, so slackers need not apply!) Finally, our Team Members vote on the submitted applications and, as a group, we decide which organization will be the beneficiary of a Whole Foods Market 5% Day. It's important to us that we choose to work with an organization that fits in with our immediate community and that is in line with the Whole Foods Market philosophy: Whole Foods, Whole People, Whole Planet.

We look forward to hearing about your organization, and hope that we can help in the future.

Please submit the 5% Day Application, along with a copy of your 501(c)3 letter to Customer Service at our Midtown location, or fax it to 404.853.1632, attention: Lesley Sifford, Marketing Team Leader.

Community Involvemnet
We are committed to serving in our communities. Whole Foods Market contributes to a number of community events, health fairs, student groups, fundraisers and organizations throughout the year.

Donations and Sponsorships
Donation/Sponsorship Request forms are available at the customer service desk and must be filled out entirely and returned to the store at least 30 days prior to the event. For more information about Whole Foods Market or Ponce de Leon's donation program, please contact Lesley Sifford, or call 404-853-1681.

Store Tours
Want to schedule a tour for your school or group? We offer tours of our store, and can focus on specific areas of study or interest. Just let us know! Store Tour Request forms are available at Customer Service. Tours must be scheduled on a Tuesday or Thursday between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. and last 30-45 minutes.

Contact:
Lesley Sifford