Community is Everything
At Whole Foods Co-op, we believe community is at the heart of everything we do. In addition to our GIVE! round up program, where shoppers can donate at the checkout, we allocate a part of our annual budget to support organizations dedicated to fostering a healthy and thriving community. Whether through monetary contributions, partnering on events, or other forms of support, we are committed to making a positive impact.
We strategically prioritize food rescue, local food, cooperative partnerships, and community connections. Explore some of our long-standing partnerships below or request a donation to discuss potential partnership opportunities. Together, we can create a better, stronger community!
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![A woman and a man put eggs and bread into donation boxes.](https://wholefoods.coop/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Chumpics-62-746x1024.jpg)
![Hand-painted sign that says, Welcome to Harvest Festival, Celebrating Food, Farmers, and Community](https://wholefoods.coop/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/PXL_20220910_140242460.MP_-1-768x1024.jpg)
Community Partners
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Duluth Art Institute
The Co-op and the Duluth Art Institute have partnered during Youth Art Month in March over the years to highlight the talented youth in our community through group art shows… Read More
![The image shows a logo with a stylized "Z" in the center of a black and light blue circle. Surrounding the circle are the words "Community," "Restaurant + Bar," "Teatro," and "Zinema" in blue, separated by small blue dots.](https://wholefoods.coop/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Zeitgeist-logo-1.png)
Zeitgeist
The Co-op and Zeitgeist have a long-standing partnership that spans decades. Recently, our partnerships have included projects that uplift community voices, connect people and places, and initiatives like ‘Healthy Hillside… Read More
Food Rescue
![A circular logo with a green and red border featuring the word "Chum" in green gradient letters. The "u" is styled with two hands forming a heart shape. Below, it reads, "Food • Shelter • Dignity • Hope.](https://wholefoods.coop/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Chum-logo-1.png)
Chum
The Co-op and Chum have been long-standing partners. The Co-op’s GIVE! round-up program was conceived through our annual participation in the Minnesota FoodShare Program, held annually every March. Shoppers loved… Read More
![The logo features a red apple with a green leaf inside a green circle. The words "SECOND HARVEST" are arched at the top of the circle and "NORTHLAND" is arched at the bottom, all in green text. The background is white.](https://wholefoods.coop/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Second-Harvest-Northland-logo-3.png)
Second Harvest Northland + Loaves and Fishes
For decades the Co-op has partnered with Second Harvest Northland and Loaves and Fishes on weekly food pickups. Our average yearly donations result in an incredible 5 million meals for… Read More
Local Food
![Logo of Lake Superior Sustainable Farming Association (SFA). The design includes a light blue circle with white arrows, "sfa" in the center, and green and brown fields overlapping at the bottom with "Lake Superior" written below the fields.](https://wholefoods.coop/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Second-Harvest-Northland-logo-4.png)
Lake Superior Sustainable Farming association
The Co-op has been a proud sponsor and participant in the Annual Harvest Festival, held the first Saturday after Labor Day, hosted by the Lake Superior Sustainable Farming Association for… Read More
![Logo for MarbleSeed with an illustration of crops and animals above soil containing plant roots and water. Text reads "MARBLESEED" at the top and "FARMER LED · ROOTED IN ORGANIC" at the bottom.](https://wholefoods.coop/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Marbleseed-logo-1.png)
Marbleseed
The Co-op has partnered through sponsorship with Marbleseed, formerly known as the Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service (MOSES), for more than a decade. Supporting their annual farming conference uplifts… Read More
Uplifting Co-ops
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Food Co‑op Initiative
Whole Foods Co‑op is a proud supporter of FCI, a cooperative that partners with communities to build a more just food system by providing support to organize and open community-owned… Read More
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National Co+op Grocers
The Co-op is a current member of NCG, a business services cooperative for retail food co-ops. They represent over 160 food co-ops in 39 states. Through our partnership, we gain… Read More