Our Mission
Whole Planet supports organizations that empower people living in poverty to meet their basic needs and become more resilient through income-generating opportunities.
Our grants and no-interest loans support partners in 80 countries around the world where Whole Foods Market sources products.
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WHO WE SUPPORT
WHERE WE WORK
Our History
OCTOBER 2005
Whole Foods Market® stores hold a nationwide 5% day to seed Whole Planet Foundation.
APRIL 2006
First Whole Planet Foundation-funded loan disbursed.
AUGUST 2008
First microloan disbursed in the United States.
JUNE 2010
The foundation hires full-time field staff to expand microlending projects to new countries.
SEPT 2021
To date, the foundation has authorized $105 million through microlending partners worldwide, funding 5.5 million microloans and 29 million opportunities for microentrepreneurs and their family members.
Whole Planet Team
AS OF JANUARY 2024, WE ARE NOW A PROJECT OF WHOLE FOODS MARKET FOUNDATION. MEET THE ENTIRE FOUNDATION TEAM AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS HERE.
Advisory Committee
Bobby Covington
Denyse Forbes
Emily Krapausky
Roberta Lang
Jaimee Rondeau
Magatte Wade
Marci Frumkin
Vidar Jorgensen
2023 Community Engagement Committee
Interested in joining the committee? Reach out to our Director of Development and Outreach for more information.