Updated September 25, 2017
We believe the more children know about and feel connected to food, the more curious they become about how things grow and taste — and the more willing they are to try new foods. It takes a village to give children these opportunities and ultimately change the future of their health.
Whole Kids Foundation® opens in a new tabis on a mission to improve children’s nutrition by supporting schools, inspiring families and empowering kids to make healthier choices. It is an independent 501(c)(3) founded by Whole Foods Market in 2011. Since then, our shoppers have donated millions of dollars to support these school programs, which include:
5.6 million kids impacted in the U.S., Canada and the U.K.
13,000+ teachers who have completed the healthy teachers education program opens in a new tab
Bring Healthy to a School Near You!
From October 1–15, customers can donate at the registers at their local Whole Foods Market store opens in a new tab, as well as online year-round opens in a new tab. Both are quick and easy ways to help Whole Kids Foundation grow healthy kids. Here’s what your contribution can mean to a school:
$2 funds seeds for a school garden
$5 funds tongs for a salad bar
$50 funds a wheelbarrow
$100 funds a raised garden and starter plants
$250 funds a complete set of classroom garden tools for a school garden
Bonus: Every dollar you donate goes directly to these programs, since Whole Foods Market covers the foundation's entire administrative expenses.
Helping Out
As part of this year’s Growing Healthy Kids Campaign, Whole Kids Foundation’s supplier partners will contribute more than $1 million spearheaded by lead sponsors Annie’s and Rudi’s Organic Bakery and core sponsors Applegate, Back to Nature, Barbara’s Bakery, Bellwether Farms, Clif Kid, Earth’s Best Organic, Health Warrior, King Arthur Flour, La Croix, Nature’s Path Foods (Envirokidz), Organic Valley, Tom’s of Maine and Stonyfield. Every penny of these corporate contributions fuel Whole Kids Foundation’s programmatic work.
Multiply the Family Fun
Support the Whole Kids Foundation mission by simply sharing healthy fun with the kids in your life! Here are three fun and easy ways to get started:
Check out Starting With Soil, opens in a new tab a new free interactive app designed for children to discover the importance of healthy soil and see first-hand the harmonious roles that plants, animals and people (even kids!) play in keeping soil balanced so that organic food can grow. Download for free from the App Store opens in a new tab or Google Play opens in a new tab.
Visit Whole Kids Club opens in a new tab, a free online resource full of nutrition inspiration and fun for the whole family. You’ll find hands-on activities, games, easy budget-friendly recipes and book recommendations.
Check the calendar at your local Whole Foods Market opens in a new tab for activities to help start healthy conversations at home or in the classroom.
Your donation can help make Whole Kids Foundation programs flourish. Get involved today by donating at the register at Whole Foods Market from October 1-15 or online anytime opens in a new tab.
