501(c)(3) nonprofits near a Whole Foods Market store that work on food access or the environment can apply for store giving twice a year. The 2026 deadlines (April 12 and October 11) have passed; amounts are not published.
Whole Foods Market stores give financial support twice a year to 501(c)(3) nonprofits near their stores that focus on food access, environmental stewardship or closely related needs. Organizations apply through Whole Foods' Community Engagement Portal before each deadline, followed by a voting period. The 2026 deadlines were April 12 and October 11; 2027 dates are not posted.
Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.
Registered US 501(c)(3) nonprofit that can demonstrate verified nonprofit status
Focus on food access, environmental stewardship, or closely related needs
Donations must support nonprofit programs in communities that surround Whole Foods Market stores and align with its Core Values
Not eligible: individuals, political candidates or organizations, for-profit businesses, or organizations that discriminate; no gift cards or in-kind donations through this program
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