Holiday Register Donations for Local Food Bank

by fortlauderdale, November 18, 2009 | Permalink

From November 14 through December 15, we are taking register donations for one of our local food banks.  The Blessings Pantry, located in Pompano Beach, provides food to families in need 5 days a week.  The Blessings Pantry has seen the need for food increase over the past few years.  2 years ago they assisted about 40 people a week.  Currently they are assisting at least 250 people per week. 

According to the New York Times, the number of Americans who are not consistently receiving access to adequate food has risen by 13 million people from last year.   Although we are all hearing reports that the economy is improving, there are still plenty of our neighbors who don’t get enough to eat every day. 

Why not help if you can?  100% of your donation will go to purchase food for the pantry.  You can donate $1, $2, or $5 as you check out.  It’s a great way to help local people in need while you’re doing your shopping.

Happy 8th Anniversary To Us!

by fortlauderdale, August 6, 2009 | Permalink

Whole Foods Market will be celebrating our 8^th anniversary in Ft. Lauderdale and we’d like to thank all of our customers for their patronage to us over the years.  We know that there are many choices for you out there and we appreciate that you make Whole Foods Market Ft. Lauderdale your home for everything from milk to bread to shampoos. 

As part of our “thank you” we are having an anniversary party on Saturday, August 22^nd from 12pm to 4:30pm.  The first 100 customers to the event will receive a free reusable tote bag and a gift.  We’ll have demos throughout the store, live music inside and out, and The Electric Bicycle Store will be by to give demonstrations on electric bicycles.  We’re also having an Artesian Cheese & Beer Tasting at 3pm in our Lifestyle Center. 

The cost for the cheese and beer tasting is $15 per person and all of the money from the tasting goes to The School Lunch Revolution, which is raising money to build a free web based portal to help K-12 school children receive healthier lunches. 

So stop by and let us “thank you” for 8 great years in the city!

5% Day on July 23 to benefit Sea Turtle Conservation

by fortlauderdale, July 21, 2009 | Permalink

This Thursday, July 23, we’ll be having a 5% Day to benefit the Museum of Discovery & Science.  5% of that day’s net sales will be donated to the Museum of Discovery & Science’s Sea Turtle Conservation program.  The museum helps to teach people about the importance of conservation and conducts sea turtle walks every summer.  Did you know that only 1 in every 1,000 baby sea turtle hatchling makes it to adulthood?  Sea turtles are an important aspect of our state’s ecosystem and their survival is important to help us as humans survive.  So stop by on Thursday, meet some people from the museum, and do a little shopping to help out a great local organization. 

We’re on Facebook and Twitter – Become a Fan

by fortlauderdale, June 2, 2009 | Permalink

Our store now has a page on Facebook.  Search for “Whole Foods Market Ft. Lauderdale” and become one of our fans.  We’ll be posting events and things that take place in our store so once you’re a fan you’ll start receiving great tidbits about what we’re doing.

We’re also on Twitter.  We’ll send you updates on last minute sales, events and even have special giveaways just for those who are following our Tweets!

Destination Summer!

by fortlauderdale, May 21, 2009 | Permalink

Summer is right around the corner.  The kids are getting out of school, you’re going to the beach, hanging out at the pool, having people over, and celebrating the holidays. So what foods and drinks do you serve to everyone?

Everyone wants to have really great tasting food at their summer events.  But how do you feed your family something they think tastes good but makes you feel good about giving it to them?  Shop at Whole Foods Market! 

Summer is a great time for produce.  Right now we have mangos, local corn, cherries, watermelon and tons of other fruits and vegetables that are fresh and refreshing.  Our Meat department is crowded with a variety of different meats for the grill.  And our meat is all grain fed and have never been given any steroids, additional hormones, antibiotics or nitrates. 

Or visit our Whole Body department.  We have body care products including sunscreen, insect repellent, and lotions for poison ivy. And none of our Whole Body products have ever been tested on animals. 

Want more information or want a sample of some of the great things we have to offer?  Then stop by our Destination Summer event taking place this Saturday, May 23^rd from 11am to 3pm.  We’ll have samples throughout the store, free face painting for the kids, and a live steel drum player.  We’ll also have a free Kid’s Corner from 11am to 1pm where we’ll be decorating cards for the troops.  And in keeping with honoring the men and women who serve overseas to protect our country we’ll have a Giving Grill from 11:30am to 3pm – you can purchase burgers, hot dogs, drinks and ice cream.  All proceeds from the Giving Grill will be given to the USO, a non-profit organization that’s dedicated to supporting the troops by providing morale and welfare services to men and women in uniform. 

Don’t forget to pick up a copy of our summer brochure while you’re here.  There are great tips and recipes for you to use all summer long!   

5% Day for Habitat for Humanity – May 20

by fortlauderdale, May 19, 2009 | Permalink

On Wednesday May 20^th, Whole Foods Market Ft. Lauderdale will be holding a 5% Day for Habitat for Humanity of Broward.  5% of all the days net sales from the Ft. Lauderdale store will go to Habitat for Humanity of Broward. 

For the past 25 years Habitat for Humanity of Broward has built 260 houses throughout the county and helped make homeownership affordable for hardworking low-income families who otherwise would be trapped in substandard housing. 

5% Days are a great way for you to donate to a local non-profit just by doing your weekly shopping.  So stop by on May 20^th and help some of your neighbors at the same time. 

Interested in applying for a 5% Day for your non-profit organization? Visit our webpage and download an application at http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/fortlauderdale/community-giving.php.  

Whole Planet Foundation Campaign Results

by fortlauderdale, April 9, 2009 | Permalink

Thank you to all of our customers and team members who donated to the Whole Planet Foundation campaign that we did from mid-February until the end of March.  As a result of your generosity the Florida region raised $143,166 and the Ft. Lauderdale store raised $8,302.  The funds the region raised will go to microloans that directly impact 755 people living in communities where we source products that our customers purchase. Thanks again to everyone who was involved in helping this great organization that helps people get a hand up, not a hand out. 

Girl Scout Food Drive to Benefit Local Food Bank

by fortlauderdale, March 5, 2009 | Permalink

Local Girl Scout Troop #261 is having a food drive through March 14^th and they’ve put a drop off barrel in our store.  The barrel is located at the exit doors next to the magazines.  They are looking for canned goods and non-perishable items.  All of the donations will be given to the Daily Bread Food Bank in Broward.  Times are hard right now and food banks are really hurting for donations.  A lot of our customers have mentioned that they want to do something for people in their communities so this is a great way to help out!