Collaboration has always been at the heart of our business, and we are always looking for opportunities to learn more about how we might best serve our customers and communities. Keep reading to learn more about our community giving programs and our foundations.
Community Giving
Whole Foods Market’s community giving programs provide a wide range of resources to help address existing and emerging needs in our neighborhoods and industry. We work with individuals and organizations that share our commitment to nourishing people, animals and the planet, and proudly support hundreds of partnerships and initiatives each year.
Shop Local, Give Local
We’re making it easy for customers to give back to their communities by simply purchasing local products or donating at the register. Each dollar donated helps provide at least 10 meals* to neighbors facing hunger. Donations will be accepted at registers, November 30 – December 20. Canadian stores will donate to local food banks in the communities they serve.
In-Store Events
This year, we’re introducing Shop Local, Give Local in-store events across regions that feature Local Forager–curated goods to inspire holiday shopping. Customers can support the program by purchasing gifts made by local suppliers. The events will take place on Saturday, December 17, 10 am–2 pm. Find an event near you. opens in a new tab
Sourced for Good
Whole Foods Market offers customers hundreds of Sourced for Good products that help to support worker welfare, communities and environmental stewardship.
Local Giving
Each funding cycle, Whole Foods Market contributes to community-based nonprofit organizations with aligned missions and values. Our community investments are led by local team member networks and are focused on addressing specific needs within each community we serve.
Learn more about our charitable investments.
Regional, National and Global Giving
In addition to our local community giving program, Whole Foods Market provides leadership and resources to regional and national initiatives that relate to our mission, core values and industry. Through this program, we support larger-scale current and emerging needs in the U.S., Canada and UK. Priorities include food security, food waste and sustainability.
Read more about our partners and programs here.
Our Foundations
Our foundations support our higher purpose through strategic programs that make an impact across the globe. Through the company’s three foundations, Whole Foods Market has committed more than $50 million to local and global communities since 2005. Learn more below, plus how you can get involved today.
Whole Planet Foundation
Alleviating global poverty for people living in communities in the United States and around the world that supply our stores with product.
Whole Kids Foundation
Supporting schools and inspiring families to improve children’s nutrition and wellness.
Whole Cities Foundation
Expanding healthy food access and nutrition education by partnering with community-led organizations to build thriving local food systems.
Supporting Our Local and Global Communities
*Valid 11/30-12/20/22. Local products are marked in-store. U.S. stores will match 100% of the purchase price (excluding taxes and any fees) of local products purchased in-store, up to $100,000, with a minimum total give of $150,000 to support Feeding America network food banks. Canadian stores will match 100% of the purchase price (excluding taxes and any fees) of local products purchased in-store, up to $20,000 to be distributed to local food banks.
