Whole Foods Market Store Giving Program 2026
The Whole Foods Market Store Giving Program offers financial support to qualifying nonprofit organizations addressing food access and environmental stewardship in communities surrounding Whole Foods Market stores.
Overview
The Whole Foods Market Store Giving Program provides financial support to qualifying nonprofit organizations that serve communities surrounding Whole Foods Market stores. The program focuses on empowering team members to support local initiatives aligned with the company's purpose of nourishing people and the planet, specifically targeting food access, environmental stewardship, and closely related community needs.
Eligibility
- Registered U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
- Registered Canadian charitable organizations
- UK charitable incorporated organizations
- Projects must serve communities located near Whole Foods Market stores.
Benefits
Successful applicants receive financial support distributed through the Versaic grants system via the Benevity platform to help fund community-based nonprofit programs and activities.
How to Apply
Interested organizations must confirm their nonprofit status and prepare a detailed request outlining the community need, proposed activities, beneficiaries, and expected outcomes. All submissions must be made through the official Whole Foods Market Community Engagement Portal.
Deadline
The upcoming application deadline for the Quarter 4 cycle is October 11, 2026, with the subsequent voting period running from October 27 to November 8, 2026.