Last week we took a group of Whole Foods Market team members to Mexico to reward them for their hard work during this year’s annual Prosperity Campaign. The trip included a tour of Grupo Alta’s Whole Trade Guarantee farm, a visit with our partner Pro Mujer and adventures in Mexico City. We …
Support that Makes our Hearts S’well
A BIG thanks to Danielle Adams from S’well Bottle for contributing this post. Here at S’well, we believe in creating a positive impact on the world. We achieve this by creating eco-friendly products and contributing to charitable organizations. By helping those in need, we can help to create a cleaner, …
Over $7,000,000 Raised in 6 Weeks
This year’s annual Prosperity Campaign was a HUGE success! We exceeded our $7 million goal, raising $7,173,990 to alleviate poverty worldwide. That’s 40,000 microloans that will reach and support a quarter of a million people around the world. Watch this video to see how your money will be used to …
How To Get Involved During Our 2014 Campaign
We have reached the halfway mark of our annual Prosperity Campaign and with 19 days left we are 56% to our goal of raising $7,000,000, creating 40,000 microloans and reaching 250,000 people around the world. We couldn’t do it without! There are many ways to contribute to our mission and support …
The Whole Planet loves tea, and we love the Whole Planet
Thank you to two leaves’ Naomi Havlen, Copy Writer & Social Media Manager, for contributing to this post! Did you know that tea is the second most consumed beverage in the entire world, after water? Here at two leaves tea company™ we’re very aware of that fact! Bringing high quality …
Adventures in Hope
A BIG thanks to Sarah Medlin from Seventh Generation for contributing this blog post. Adventures in Hope by Sarah Medlin I work for Seventh Generation, one of the founding members of Whole Planet Foundation’s Supplier Alliance for Microcredit. So when I had the opportunity to begin working with Whole Foods Market …
‘Tis the Season to Give Back
A big thanks to Carly from Harmless Harvest for contributing this post. It’s that time of year again. The trees have traded in their green summer wear for the orange hues of fall and awkward family meals are just around the corner. At Harmless Harvest, we wanted to do something …
Spreading Goodness with Every Jar
A big thanks to Kevin from Crofter’s Organic for contributing this blog post. At Crofter’s Organic we have a deep respect for food history when we ate simple, clean food produced in a sustainable way. Our certified organic, Non-GMO Project Verified, low sugar fruit spreads reflect this, without sacrificing flavor …
Why Wine is Never a Bad Idea
A case of wine for you and $10 for Whole Planet Foundation — tit for tat — as if you need a reason to drink more wine. This month MacMurray Ranch Wines support our work. Read on to learn more about their brand… Nestled in the Middle Reach of Sonoma’s Russian …
Celebrate Our Birthday and a Special Group of Partners
October 25 is a very special day for Whole Planet Foundation. It is our birthday that marks the day in 2005 when we were seeded with money from a global five percent community giving day in Whole Foods Market stores companywide. We also use this day to give thanks for …