Whole Foods' Community Giving Day To Benefit Nature Conservancy

NASHUA, NH - Today, Whole Foods Markets around the country will be participating in Community Giving Day, also known as “5% Day." Five percent of purchases at the store will go to the Nature Conservancy.

According to a release, approximately half of the Whole Foods Market stores will donate to The Nature Conservancy, supporting a variety of conservation efforts across 32 US states and two Canadian provinces.

“We are thrilled to partner with Whole Foods Market, a natural partner given their longstanding commitment to environmental and sustainability causes,” said Mark Burget, executive vice president and managing director of the North America region. “Nature unites us. Nature inspires us. This Earth Month, partnering with Whole Foods Market will help directly engage people in a conversation about the connection between food and environmental health.”

Whole Foods Market first implemented quarterly Community Giving Days in 1993, during which five percent of the day’s net sales are donated to support local nonprofit or educational associations that align with the brand’s core values.

In addition to supporting The Nature Conservancy’s Earth Month activities, Whole Foods Market will also invest in organizations, projects and programs that promote and lead active environmental stewardship. Examples include sustainable agriculture, expanding the market for organic products, and championing wise environmental practices that reduce waste and energy, and conserve resources.

Whole Foods Market estimates the total Community Giving Day donation will reach $2 million.

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