A big thanks to Jimmy from VOS for contributing to this blog. “You may not be able to change the entire world, but you can definitely change the world around you” – VOS® VOS® is an Ethically Sourced Eco-friendly brand that currently represents a line of natural rubber flip flops …
derma e Donates Product to Help Change Lives
Almost a year ago, we opened up the Whole Planet Foundation Bazaar in our offices in Austin. Inside, Whole Foods Market Team Members have the opportunity to shop and donate to support our mission. They can take a few things with them, leave a few dollars and then 100% of …
Entrepreneurs Empowering Entrepreneurs: Rick’s Picks
Rick’s Picks is an award-winning collection of the most exciting pickles around that started with Whole Foods Market in 2005 and became a national brand in 2009. From now through July 16, Rick’s Picks will donate five cents to Whole Planet Foundation for each jar of The People’s Pickle, Hotties …
PACT’s Trip to India
Thanks to Jeff from PACT for contributing this post. Hi! I’m Jeff Denby, co-founder of PACT. We make super soft organic cotton essentials featuring limited edition colorful prints, designed for an unbelievably comfortable fit all day long. And we proudly sell our entire line at Whole Foods Market. In April …
Vita Coco Gives Opportunity Around the Globe
Thank you to Vita Coco for contributing to this post! Two guys meet two Brazilian women at a Lower East Side bar in New York. It sounds like the beginning of a joke but it’s actually the beginning of the Vita Coco brand. Since that fateful evening in 2004, Vita …
CAURIE Visit with Natalie
Hey everybody! My name is Natalie and I am a guest writer for the Whole Planet blog today. I am a student at Virginia Tech, living and working in Dakar for six weeks to get experience related to my Economics and French majors. I have been interested in economic development …
Beehive Cheese to Fund Poverty Alleviation around the Globe
Just two weeks ago and on the heels of our 2013 Prosperity Campaign, we announced our new 57th project country of Mongolia. We would not be able to continue expanding into more project endeavors and new countries without the tremendous support from Whole Foods Market and its Team Members and …
Making a Different through Hommus
Thanks to Aimee from Cedar’s Mediterranean Foods, Inc. for this blog post. Each morning, as I walk into the Cedar’s Mediterranean Foods, Inc.’s corporate headquarters in Ward Hill, MA, the distinct scent of steamed chickpeas greets me. This morning, as walking up the granite slated stairs of the Mediterranean-esque lobby …
Donate $5 and Get 17 Tracks from Today’s Leading Artists!
Musicians for Microcredit™ is an initiative started by Whole Planet Foundation in 2011 as a way to engage the music community and its fans to raise awareness and funds. From digital album and track downloads to in-store performances and benefit concerts, we seek to partner with like-minded musicians and organizations …
Suja Juice Supports Whole Planet Foundation through Innovation
One of our newest Whole Foods Market supplier partners is Suja Juice, an organic, raw, Non-GMO verified fruit and vegetable blend beverage and cleanse program. What makes their products so unique is that all ingredients are gently cold pressed for the maximum yield of vitamins, minerals and enzymes, and each …