Jessica Killen’s life was forever changed by her experience as a Whole Foods Market Team Member Volunteer. Learn about her journey and how you can apply! In Sept 2012, I finally realized that my true purpose was to serve – and I knew I could serve in bigger ways. I …
Alessandro, a Whole Foods Market Team Member Volunteer to Madagascar shared this beautiful story and video from his 2015 trip to Madagascar – it will make you feel like you were there! In my short video, you will find included some of the best moments that I had the opportunity to …
Andreas Nowag traveled to Brazil as a Whole Foods Market Team Member Volunteer in 2014. Participating in the Whole Foods Market Team Member Volunteer Program was one of the most rewarding experiences in my life. Visiting the microcredit clients of Banco do Povo in Brazil, and building a school for …
Jaimee Rondeau, Associate Marketing Coordinator in the North Atlantic Region and traveled to Guatemala on the Whole Foods Market Team Member Volunteer Program in 2010. Read about her experience below. If you are a Whole Foods Market Team Member, you can apply for this year’s trips here as long as you are …
My name is Felicia. I am the bakery buyer at the Davie, Florida Whole Foods Market store. I am an avid lover of chai tea, constantly looking for the best blend, even making my own concentrate. In September 2015, I went to India with the Whole Foods Market Team Member …
Jon Martinek went on the Whole Foods Market Team Member Volunteer trip to Madagascar in 2015 – below, he shares a recipe he picked up along the way! The staple foods of rural Madagascar are humble rice and beans cooked over an open fire with little seasoning beyond salt, onions and occasionally …
We support entrepreneurs in the United States by partnering with the International Rescue Committee (the IRC). Here are the stories of four people who have changed their own lives thanks to the support of the IRC, and with the help of microloans funded by Whole Planet Foundation. This holiday season, …
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 …
In January 2015, we launched the Microfinance Institution (MFI) of the Year Award to acknowledge and appreciate our outstanding partners demonstrating leadership in the microfinance industry both regionally and globally. The award features organizations that continue to responsibly provide sound financial services while incorporating new, more and/or better products and services for …
Congratulations to Sarita for being our #MJP2Contest winner! Her winning entry, pictured on the left, was one of many thoughtful submissions that she entered throughout the contest. Her caption below tells a story of hard work, dedication and creativity that provided an inspiring answer to contest prompt: “What empowers you?” “Since …
