Whole Foods Co-op supports our community with donations to a new non-profit each month, as elected by Co-op Owners each fall in the annual ballot. This program is called GIVE! Non-profit Support Program and has supported Life House, Men as Peacemakers, CHUM, WFC Access Discount, and many other important non-profits doing critical work in our community.
Monthly GIVE! round-up donations are divided between the featured Non-profit Support Program and the Grow Local Food Fund. Thank you for contributing to our community by rounding up at the registers!
If you are interested in donations or sponsorships, please head over to our donations page.
Applications for GIVE! will open in late Summer, 2023.
March GIVE! 2023 Recipients:
CHUM + Minnesota FoodShare
“People of faith working together to provide basic necessities, foster stable lives, and organize for a just and compassionate community.” CHUM provides emergency shelter, food and street outreach throughout Duluth.
Chum and local CSA Farms are collaborating for the third year to bring fresh, healthy food to those in need. This year 100% of March GIVE! donations will fund this collaboration. For the partnership to be fully funded this year, CHUM will dedicate the first $48K raised to supporting local farms, and feeding those in need.
Whole Foods Co-op participates in the Minnesota FoodShare program that bands together with Minnesota Co-ops each March to collectively raise money for Minnesota Food Shelves. During the month of March, 100% of the donations will go to CHUM and Minnesota FoodShare.
Learn more at chumduluth.org.
2023 Calendar
APRIL 2023 // First Witness Child Advocacy Center
Offering hope, healing, and justice for victims of child abuse and their families. Funds will support general operations to continue to provide services to those in need.
MAY 2023 // Community Action Duluth
Envisioning a community where individuals and families can find the means to prosper with access to quality education, affordable housing and healthcare, and more. Funds will help support Seeds of Success food access programs: Deep Winter Greenhouse, Mobile Market, and Farmer’s Markets.
JUNE 2023 // Whole Foods Co-op Access Discount
Helping reduce cost barriers by giving Co-op Owners enrolled in Minnesota food assistance programs a 10% discount on purchases. In 2022, the Co-op Access Discount provided over $86,411 to 429 individuals and families with limited means.
JULY 2023 // Superior Hiking Trail Association
Building, maintaining, managing, and promoting the Superior Hiking Trail. Funds will help coordinate contractors and volunteers for trail maintenance projects, plus support for operating, permitting, and administrative work.
AUGUST 2023 // Damiano Center
Honoring the dignity of all people and strengthening our community by providing essential services to people who are in need. Funds will support eight programs that provide essential, emergency help to the homeless and other low-income neighbors.
SEPTEMBER 2023 // Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory
Protecting birds of prey and other migratory birds in the Western Lake Superior Region through research, education, and stewardship. Funds will support program scholarships and educational programs about environmental stewardship through birds.
OCTOBER 2023 // WE Health Clinic, P.A.
Providing, advancing, and advocating for evidence-based reproductive and sexual health care for all. Funds will be used for general operating expenses such as medical supplies, malpractice insurance, and staff salaries.
NOVEMBER 2023 // American Indian Education Parent Advisory Council
Helping to ensure that American Indian students are receiving culturally relevant and equitable educational opportunities. Funds will benefit American Indian students who are not enrolled in federally recognized tribes.
DECEMBER 2023 // Lincoln Park Children and Families Collaborative (LPCFC)
Supporting children and families by embracing our cultures and connecting to resources, while building community and well-being through strong and equitable leadership. Funds will facilitate monthly delivery from Second Harvest and the logistics of the service.
JANUARY 2023 // Northwood Children’s Services
Providing holistic and professional care for children with severe emotional, behavioral, and learning disabilities. Funds will expand the garden program to include greenhouse gardening and updates to the outdoor kitchen.
FEBRUARY 2023 // Safe Haven Shelter and Resource Center
Offering safety, space to heal, advocacy, and empowerment to survivors whose lives have been affected by physical, emotional, sexual, and economic abuse. Funds will go directly to the crisis shelter and resource center programs.
MARCH 2023 // CHUM + Minnesota FoodShare
Providing emergency shelter, food, and street outreach throughout Duluth. In March, 100% of Round Up donations will support CHUM and the Minnesota FoodShare initiative, an annual giving campaign that addresses food insecurity education and awareness. Whole Foods Co-op bands together with 15+ Co-ops in March to raise money for Minnesota food shelves.