Community Giving
Good Stuff From Around Here
We have supported local growers and producers since 1980. Buying local means supporting local communities, jobs, independent farmers and producers; it also reduces the distance from farm to plate, and lets you stay connected to the seasons. This summer we will highlight LOCAL in every department; from local flowers to coffee, honey, cheese, pies, and more! We hope you will stop by and help us support our local growers.
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.
Northern Virginia Stores Unite to Donate $25,134 to Food for Others
Whole Foods Market presented a $25,134 check to Food for Others from the proceeds of the sale of reusable Clementine shopping bags. All of the Northern Virginia stores participated in the campaign and Whole Foods Community Liaisons Ann Beisel of the Vienna store, Emily Breen of Fair Lakes and Francine Cabral of the Springfield store presented the big check to Food for Others Board Chair Anne Zimmer. Vice Chair Don Wallace and Treasurer Carmine Carillo were also on hand for the opportunity to thank Whole Foods for their very special fundraising efforts. A truly successful program!
Local Whole Foods Markets regularly support Food for Others by donating food items every week. Food for Others is the largest distributor of free food directly to people in need in Northern Virginia. They provide the assistance vitally needed by our unemployed and low-income neighbors.
Requesting Donations
Whole Foods Market sets aside a portion of its budget to support worthwile events and projects in our community. Every month, we choose worthy causes and organizations from amongst the requests we receive. We focus on giving to organizations that are close to our store in Tyson’s and which serve our customers and team members alike. Additionally, we choose causes that match our commitment to the environment, conservation and health.
If you are interested in exploring opportunities to partner with Whole Foods Market as a donor to your non-profit organization and you can provide a 501(c)3 Ruling Letter, you can start the process by completing the donation request form here.
