Cultivating More

Prosperous Communities 

No matter how much you choose to give, 100% of your donation will support local and global communities.

Whole Foods Market Foundation is on a mission to nourish people by advancing food security, improving nutrition and strengthening resilient food systems.​

Children in school uniforms gather outdoors, holding trays and containers filled with freshly picked potatoes, smiling happily.

Your donation helps to bring gardens to schools, nutrition education classes to local communities and supports income growth for smallholder farmers – and so much more!

Click on the dropdown to select where you would like your donation to go:

Circular badge for Children's Nutrition Fund supporting school gardens and educational initiatives.
A circular badge promoting the Poverty Alleviation Fund, supporting income growth and savings for micro-entrepreneurs and smallholder farmers.
Circular badge for Healthy Food Access Fund, supporting urban farms, nutrition classes, and more.
Circular badge with green border and white background, containing text about the WFM Foundation General Fund supporting various work areas.
Choose a fund for your donation:
3% Cover the Fee

*Please note that all donations will be processed in USD.*

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Urban farm with vegetable rows, two workers with tools, fence, train crossing overhead, trees, and blue sky.

Throughout the year, we provide funding to organizations working to increase access to healthy food and resources for financial stability.

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FAQs

  • Our Founder, Whole Foods Market, covers our operating expenses so you can give with confidence knowing that every penny donated will be used to fund projects in local and global communities.

  • Whole Foods Market Foundation works to nourish people and the planet by providing access to essential resources to improve nutrition and create opportunities for financial stability in local and global communities. Founded by Whole Foods Market, the registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization is based in Austin, Texas.

  • Yes! Please send your check payable to Whole Foods Market Foundation, along with your name and contact information. Please include “Attn: Jessica Villanueva” in the check notes

    Mail to:

    Whole Foods Market Foundation

    Attn: Jessica Villanueva

    501 Bowie St.

    Austin, TX 78703.

  • To give a gift via wire or electronic transfer, please email Jessica Villanueva at jessica.villanueva@wholefoods.com to receive our banking information.

  • Yes, we’ll send a receipt to the email address you provide when donating. The receipt will include your donation details, such as the date, amount, and any beneficiary information.