13 More Brands Giving Back This Holiday Season 

Whole Planet FoundationSupplier Partnerships, Whole Foods Market Stores

We are grateful to suppliers of Whole Foods Market alleviating poverty with us this holiday season! To date, supplier partners have donated over $14 million to create economic opportunity for those that lack access to financial services in communities where Whole Foods Market sources products. We are excited to highlight these additional brands donating a portion of sales to …

The Power of your Holiday Purchase: Part I

Whole Planet FoundationSupplier Partnerships, Whole Foods Market Stores

From December 1-31, Whole Foods Market suppliers are donating a portion of sales to support microlending programs in the U.S. and around the globe through Whole Planet Foundation.  Their generous contributions will fund microloans for entrepreneurs, primarily women, giving them the opportunity to lift themselves and their families out of …

10K Turkey Trekkers and $10,000 Fund Partners are Moving for Microcredit

Olivia Hayden10K Supplier Partners, Events, Whole Foods Market Stores

Compete in our Virtual 10K Activity Challenge during November to create opportunity Grab your running shoes, kayak, skateboard, or whatever gets you moving and travel 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) or more between November 1-30th to complete the Whole Planet Foundation Turkey Trek Challenge to support micro entrepreneurs. Set your own …

These Brands will Donate $25K to Alleviate Global Poverty

Whole Planet Foundation25K Supplier Partners, Whole Foods Market Stores

In 2005, Whole Foods Market identified microcredit as the vehicle by which it would support the global communities where the company sources products. A company-wide Global 5% Giving Day at Whole Foods Market stores on October 25th resulted in a donation of $525,000, which launched Whole Planet Foundation’s mission to …

These 5 Brands will Donate $100,000 this year to Alleviate Global Poverty

Whole Planet Foundation100K Supplier Partners, Supplier Partnerships, Whole Foods Market Stores

This year, Whole Planet Foundation’s Annual Prosperity Campaign aims to raise $4 million to fund microcredit loans for people living in poverty where Whole Foods Market sources products. Amplifying this year’s Prosperity Campaign, suppliers to Whole Foods Market in our top giving levels are donating $1.05 million to fund 31,550 …

7 More Brands Giving Back this Holiday Season

Olivia HaydenScanback Supplier Partners, Supplier Partnerships

88 Acres Woman-founded 88 Acres first opened its doors in Boston, where Whole Planet Foundation funds microcredit through microfinance partner Grameen America. Their goal was to open their bakery in an area of need to drive job growth in the community. Through their continued partnership with Whole Planet Foundation, 88 Acres …

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Join our $10K Donors and our Turkey Trek 10K Challenge

Whole Planet Foundation10K Supplier Partners, Events, Supplier Partnerships

Trek with Us this Thanksgiving Week Our Turkey Trek Virtual 10K starts today, and you can still join us! Grab your running shoes, swimsuit, skateboard, or whatever gets you moving and travel 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) or more between November 19-26th to complete the challenge. Registration remains open for the duration of the Trek, …

Whole Foods Market Suppliers are Alleviating Poverty Together

Sandy MariscalFoundation News, Supplier Partnerships

Join us in celebrating 13 years of poverty alleviation! In 2005, Whole Foods Market chose microcredit as the vehicle by which it would support global communities where the company sources products. A company-wide Global 5% Day on October 25th resulted in $525,000, which launched Whole Planet Foundation’s mission to fund …

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A Dozen More Brands Empowering Entrepreneurs this Holiday

Whole Planet FoundationSupplier Partnerships, Whole Foods Market Stores

We’re thankful to have support from a diverse group of individuals and companies who believe in doing more for our global community. Let’s dive in to a dozen more of the many brands supporting Whole Planet Foundation’s poverty alleviation programs this holiday season. Together, we’re investing in a future without …

Supplier Donors Experience Microcredit with WPF & Partners

Sandy MariscalDomestic Microlending, Microcredit, Supplier Partnerships

Papyrus-Recycled Paper Greetings, founder of Whole Planet Foundation’s 100K Fund, dives into poverty alleviation! In addition to supporting Whole Planet Foundation’s mission since 2012 with an annual contribution of $100,000, they have traveled with us to international and domestic projects to witness the impact of their generosity in the field and volunteer alongside …