The Whole Cities Community First Grant Program supports nonprofits focused on long-term fresh, healthy food access and nutrition education that are engaged with Team Members. This includes community gardens, mobile markets, healthy cooking classes and more. Meet Whole Foods Market Team Members along with Community First Grant partner, Queens County Farm Museum, based in Queens, NY.

Whole Cities was established in 2014 to improve individual and community health through collaborative partnerships, education and broader access to nutritious food in the U.S. and Canada. The project has partnered with more than 250 locally led organizations in over 130 cities to build thriving food systems and improve community health.

For more information on the Foundation, visit wholefoodmarketfoundation.org.

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About Whole Foods Market Foundation

Whole Foods Market Foundation works to nourish people and the planet by helping to advance healthy food access, nutrition and economic opportunities in local and global communities. The registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, based in Austin, Texas, encompasses the projects of Whole Cities, Whole Kids and Whole Planet. For more information on the Foundation's work, visit wholefoodsmarketfoundation.org. For ongoing news and updates, follow Whole Foods Market Foundation on Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter) or LinkedIn.

Whole Foods Market Foundation

Whole Foods Market Foundation

Whole Foods Market Foundation is on a mission to nourish people and the planet by providing access to essential resources to improve nutrition and create opportunities for financial stability. Founded by Whole Foods Market, the registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Austin, Texas, encompasses the work of Whole Cities, Whole Kids and Whole Planet  

WHOLE CITIES 
Whole Cities improves individual and community health by expanding access to fresh, healthy food and nutrition education.
Wholecitiesfoundation.org

WHOLE KIDS 
Whole Kids enhances children’s wellness by improving access to nutritious foods, supporting healthy food education, and building professional development to sustain those changes.  
Wholekidsfoundation.org

WHOLE PLANET 
Whole Planet helps people living in poverty build long-term financial resilience through income growth, savings, and access to essential resources like food, shelter, water & sanitation.
Wholeplanetfoundation.org

 

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