Whole Foods Market Callowhill proudly supports many non-profit organizations in our community and beyond through a charitable giving program that includes 5% Days, Nickels for Nonprofits, donations of food for community events and team member volunteering days. In 2011, our store donated over $30,000 in food and cash to non-profit 501c3 organizations and schools in our local community!
If you are interested in requesting support for a community event or organzation, please review our charitable giving programs detailed below:
IN-KIND DONATIONS
Throughout the year, Whole Foods Market Callowhill makes in-kind donations of food, drinks and gift cards to community events and nonprofit fundraisers. If you are interested in requesting support, please complete our In-Kind Donation Application and submit to:
Kerry Shepski
Marketing Team Leader
2001 Pennsylvania Ave ∙ Philadelphia, PA 19130
Please be advised that requests need to be submitted at least 8 weeks before your local event to be considered for sponsorship. Individuals, sponsorship funds, political events, nonprofits without current 501(c)(3) status, and events or organizations are not eligible.
NICKELS FOR NONPROFITS & COMMUNITY 5% DAYS
Nickels for Nonprofits: If you have shopped with us before, you know that $.05 is taken off your bill for every bag you bring in and reuse. You now have the option to donate that nickel to one of two charities on your way out of the store.
5% Days: 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. Some of the groups we’ve supported over the years include Community Partnership School, Philabundance, Teens 4 Good and the Support Center for Child Advocates.
To be considered for a Nickels for Nonprofit or 5% Day partner, your organization must:
- Be a registered non-profit with a valid Certificate of Exemption.
- Complete a 5% Day & Nickels for Nonprofits Application provide a copy of your 501c3 letter and annual report.
- 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.
- 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.
If you are a nonprofit interested in applying to either program, please complete the Nickels for Nonprofits & 5% Day Application and submit to:
Kerry Shepski
Marketing Team Leader
2001 Pennsylvania Ave ∙ Philadelphia, PA 19130
Both 5% Day and Nickels for Nonprofits partners are chosen each fiscal quarter. The application deadline is rolling and applications are kept on active file for 1 year, and occasionally shared with other Whole Foods Market stores in the area.
Please be aware that due to the overwhelming number of requests, our store is unable to accommodate all donation applications that we receive. Submitting an application is the first step in this process and does not guarantee support of any kind from the store. Please contact Kerry Shepski, Marketing Team Leader if you have any questions about donations.
