Community Giving

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. This summer we will highlight LOCAL in every department; from local flowers to coffee, honey, cheese, pies, and more! We hope you will stop by and help us support our local growers.

Whole Foods Market is committed to building community strength by partnering with local non-profits that provide direct services to our diverse neighborhood. As part of our corporate mission, Whole Foods Market has several initiatives specifically designed to support our customers, our Team Members and our community. Our flagship program is the 5% Day when on a chosen day every fiscal quarter, we donate 5% of that day’s sales to a non-profit that directly services the broad needs of our community.

To be considered for a 5% day, your organization must:

• Be a registered non-profit with a valid Certificate of Exemption.
• Complete a 5% Day Application and provide a copy of your tax identification letter, annual report and a list of your Board of Directors (applications are not considered complete without these materials!)
• Be able to provide a consistent in-store presence on the 5% Day.
• Work with Whole Foods Market to develop marketing strategies and in-store events to promote the 5% Day.
• Make a short presentation to the store about your application (if necessary).
• Not have been at 5% Day Partner with ANY Whole Foods Market stores within the past three years.
• Submit a report of how 5% Day funds were used by your organization, and recognize Whole Foods Market’s contribution to your organization via appropriate venues.

5% Day partners are chosen each fiscal quarter. The application deadline is rolling and applications are kept on active file, and occasionally shared with other Whole Foods Market stores in the area.

To submit your application, or for more information about the 5% Day program, or other Whole Foods Market community giving programs, please contact or stop by Customer Service to pick up an application.

Emick Jourdain
Marketing Specialist/Community Liaison
Whole Foods Market
4530 40th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20016
Emick.Jourdain@wholefoods.com
Phone: 202.237.1116
Fax: 202.237.1115

• Tour Request Form
• 5% Day Application
• Donation Request Form