Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Supplier Partnerships”
We fund microcredit in India through CASHPOR. Each year, Whole Foods Market Team Member Volunteers travel to the field to see where these funds go, how Whole Foods Market suppliers are sourcing product and to work on a community project. For the past two years, groups of volunteers have traveled …
The holiday season is here and there are some amazing Whole Foods Market suppliers supporting our mission through holiday products. As we find gifts for our loved ones, we often look for those that have a special meaning. With that spirit in mind, we’ve created a list of gift ideas from brands who …
Each year, Poverty is Unnecessary Day is an opportunity to mark the anniversary of the 5% Day that raised the seed funds for Whole Planet Foundation. It is also a time to highlight and thank our generous partners who support Whole Planet Foundation with a $25,000 annual commitment. Many of these …
Hello there! Justin here. Yep, the Justin with his name on those organic peanut butter cups you are devouring. What you may not realize is that these peanut butter cups help empower entrepreneurs around the globe through Whole Planet Foundation. Since its inception, Justin’s has donated more than $10,000 to …
Since 2008, Whole Planet Foundation has funded microcredit in Indonesia, partnering with KOMIDA to reach more than 35,837 microcredit clients. The impact will soon grow with help from The Blessing Basket Project, who is working to bring opportunity to communities in Indonesia by sourcing scarves and tote bags from local artisans …
Our partner Shan Valley shares the story of tea sourcing in Myanmar, which was recently approved as our 68th country project. Whole Planet Foundation is committed to alleviating poverty in countries where Whole Foods Market sources product. These product connections enable us to fund microcredit in a given country. Learn …
This month, Satva Living is generously donating 5% of sales to help microentrepreneurs around the world change their own lives. Learn more about their connection to communities where we fund microcredit in the guest blog below. This month from May 13-26th Satva Living is donating five percent of sales to …
In the following guest blog, Tim McCollum, one of the co-founders of our partner Madécasse, shares the brand’s connection to Madagascar, where Whole Planet Foundation funds microcredit through the Premiere Agence de Microfinance. We’re excited to deepen our partnership through new co-branded chocolate bars! We want people to know what Madagascar …
Through the sales of select Navitas Naturals products during the month of April, the brand hopes to raise $20,000 to generate 104 new microloans, helping 520 people lift themselves out of poverty. This is an especially exciting promotion because Whole Planet Foundation partners with Pro Mujer to fund microcredit in Peru, a land …
MyChelle has contributed this guest post in celebration of their efforts to alleviate poverty by donating 10% of sales from three products from March 20-22. We are thrilled to highlight this exciting partnership! For MyChelle, giving back has always been our nature. Our ‘MyGiving’ initiative to enhance our community is focused …
