Community Giving
At Whole Foods Market , we are active participants in our communities. We are extremely proud of our community involvement and the relationships that we continue to make each month. Donation request must be submitted 6-8 weeks in advance and are reviewed on a first come first serve basis.
We make every effort to participate in sponsorship of local events. We recognize that there are countless worthwhile organizations and individuals to work with and would love to be involved with all of them, however, that is not possible.
We review all donation requests and support those organizations that most closely align with Whole Foods Market’s core values, these include:
-Environmental Preservation
-Preventative Health Care
-Hunger Relief
-Organic Farming/Sustainable Food Resources
Download our Donation request New York City
Whole Foods Market Supports Our Community
Whole Foods Market is a company with a conscience, we believe passionately in supporting the communities we serve. A percentage of our sales are used to benefit non-profit organizations on a monthly basis.
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 designated days. Our 5% Days are planned far in advance and fall into themed categories, including Farms & Harvest, Environment, Hunger & Homelessness, and Education. If you would like to be considered for a 5% Day, please send information about your organization, along with a completed donation application form, to the Marketing Team Leader in the appropriate store.
- Download our NYC Donation Application Form & Guidelines.
We’re thrilled to be a part of New York City and its diverse community. Some of the groups we have supported include:
5% Day recipient.
City Harvest
Since we opened our first New York City store in 2001, Whole Foods Market has donated over 205,698 pounds of food to City Harvest.
Since the store opened, Whole Foods Market Bowery alone has donated over 160,000 pounds of food to the Bowery Mission and in an average week donates over 1,000 pounds of food.
Lower East Side Girls Club
Sponsor of 10th Annual Willow Awards Benefit and the Lower East Side Girls Congress.
Girls and Boys Projects
5% Day recipient.
Sponsor of the Live From Home Concert Series and annual Gin Mingle to support New York City residents struggling with homelessness, AIDS and HIV.
New York Food Museum
Sponsor of 6th Annual NYC International Pickle Day.
Council On The Environment of NYC
5% Day recipient: proceeds went to renovate the Miracle Garden, 3rd street and Avenue B.
Sponsor of the Grand Street Settlement Summer Camp serving Lower East Side residents and children.
Sponsor of the New Museum’s monthly Community Day programs and annual Block Party, serving neighborhood families and youth.
Sponsor of the FAB Banner Program to support the city’s longest-standing and only cultural district on East 4th Street.
If you would like to be considered for a 5% Day, please review our guidelines and determine applicable Whole Foods Market location. Send information about your organization, along with the donation application, to the Marketing Team Leader in the appropriate store.
