Community Giving
At Whole Foods Market we give back to the community in many ways, from product donations, to our community 5% day and Bag Refund Donation Program. Please read on for more information on these programs.
Whole Foods Market has specific guidelines for the organizations we are able to support through donations. In addition to being a 501c3, you must fall must fall into one of the following categories:
- Hunger Relief
- Environmental Preservation and Conservation
- Preventative Health Care
- Organic Farming/Sustainable Food Resources
- Animal Compassion
- Or education on any of the above
Because Whole Foods Market believes in being an active community member, requests from other civic and charitable groups will be considered if the organization is in the immediate vicinity of a store location, meets our core values, and funding is available.
We do not donate foods to individuals, individuals seeking pledges, multiple requests from the same organization or organizations and/or causes. Each approved organization is restricted to one donation per year from any and all Whole Foods Market. Past support of an organization or an event is not a guarantee of future support.
COMMUNITY 5% DAY
At Whole Foods Market, we are active participants in our community. We are extremely proud of our community involvement and the relationships that we continue to make each month! We strive to make a difference.
Our Community 5% Days are one meaningful way we give back to our community. 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.
Download our 5% Day application here.
BAG REFUND PROGRAM
Each quarter, Whole Foods Market Interbay selects non-profits to be beneficiaries for our Bag Refund program. For each bag you re-use, you can claim a ten cent deduction off your grocery bill, or you can choose to apply your refund to the quarter’s selected non-profit:
Pocock Rowing Center: The Pocock Rowing Center is the premier rowing facility in the Northwest. From complete beginners to Olympians, the PRC offers multiple programs and opportunities to allow easy and comprehensive access to the act of rowing and the sport of crew for all skills, ages and physical abilities. Bag refund donations will be used to fund scholarships for the junior rowing program.
Queen Anne Farmers Market: The Queen Anne Farmers Market is Seattle’s only independent, non-profit farmers market built by the community for the community. The market takes place every Thursday from June 7-October 11, 2012, at West Crockett St. and Queen Anne Ave. N., 3:00-7:30 p.m. and features an all-food roster of farm vendors and other local food producers. The QAFM is always admission-free and features a dynamic roster of live music, chef demos, and children’s activities. The QAFM is sponsored by Queen Anne Neighbors for Responsible Growth.
Furry 5K: The Furry 5K Fun Run and Walk will be heald Sunday, June 10 at Seattle’s Seward Park. All proceeds from the event benefit the Seattle Animal Shelter’s “Help the Animals Fund.” This fund provides veterinary care, toys, treats and enrichment for all of the shelter’s animals.
Download our bag application here.
Here is a list of non-profits that have benefited from Whole Foods market Community Giving:
Puget Sound Beekeepers Association
Seattle Children’s Film Festival
