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GIVE! Round Up

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Round Up at the Registers

The Whole Foods Co‑op’s GIVE! program makes it simple for shoppers to support positive change in our community. Shoppers can make small donations at the register by rounding up their purchases. Click to learn more below on each program to find more information on how to apply for funding!

A cashier wearing a denim jacket scans items at the checkout counter while smiling and chatting with a female customer. The counter holds various products, and the background features vibrant artwork and a large window revealing an outdoor scene.
A child stands in a garden holding a giant cabbage that covers most of their face. The lush garden, reminiscent of the fresh produce found at Whole Foods Coop in Duluth, MN, features green plants and tall corn stalks. Trees and a cloudy sky can be seen in the distance. The child wears a black hoodie and grey shorts.

Grow Local Food
Fund (GLFF)

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Three people are working together in a garden to harvest potatoes, placing them in a blue bucket. The background features a field and a tree. The adult is helping two children, all engaged in picking from the green plants—a scene reminiscent of community projects at Whole Foods Coop Duluth MN.

Community
Support Program

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GIVE! Round Up Proceeds

The Co-op supports local organizations dedicated to growing a healthy community. Through small donations from our shoppers, we make significant contributions annually, benefiting non-sectarian, non-partisan 501(c) organizations and local food producers that aim to improve food access, environmental stewardship, equity and diversity, and the local food economy. Monthly donations are typically split between the featured Community Support recipient and the Co-op’s Grow Local Food Fund. 

Community Recipient January 2025

Whole Foods Co-op Fran Skinner Memorial Matching Fund

Created in 1991, the fund assists people in purchasing equity stock for Co-op Ownership. Funds will help fellow community members of limited means become Co-op Owners. The fund’s name honors… Read More

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A hand with painted nails holds a freshly harvested bunch of carrots by their green tops. The background consists of lush greenery, indicating this might be a garden or farm setting. It’s the perfect scene to imagine the benefits of a Whole Foods Coop Membership, connecting you to fresh produce from local farms.

Grow Local Food Fund (GLFF)

2024 Grantees

Learn more about past Grow Local Food Fund Grantees!

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A lush garden filled with green plants and wooden stakes, set against a backdrop of tall grass and trees. The sky is painted with hues of orange, yellow, and blue as the sun sets, casting a serene glow over the landscape.

Berg Park Farm
A close-up of a freshly baked, golden-brown croissant with visible layers of flaky pastry, resting on a parchment-lined baking sheet. The croissant has a swirl pattern in the center, revealing its intricate, buttery layers and a hint of chocolate filling.

Bread in the Meadow
A lush garden with rows of green and red lettuce plants growing in tilled soil. A person kneels down, tending to the plants. In the background, there are various green bushes and tall trees under a light, overcast sky.

Downtime Farm
A group of five people stands in a row on a farm, with rows of crops extending into the distance. They are dressed casually, wearing hats and sunglasses, under a sunny sky. A greenhouse and trees are in the background.

Food Farm
A field of green crops, possibly onions, with long neat rows stretching into the distance. In the background, there are harvested crops in rows and a red hay rake. A line of trees forms the horizon under a clear blue sky.

Hermit Creek Farm
Three large cardboard boxes and a small white box filled with a variety of bagels, some topped with seeds or seasonings. Two brown paper packages tied with green string are at the bottom. The boxes and packages are arranged on a gray surface.

Lift Bridge Bagels
A variety of bottles filled with amber liquids are arranged on a large, circular wooden slab. The bottles have white labels featuring a leaf design. They are displayed in a well-lit setting, possibly an outdoor market or fair.

Muddy Trails Farm
A large pile of dried rice stalks is spread out, covering most of the frame. The stalks are intertwined and have varying shades of brown, tan, and gold, creating a textured and dense surface. The image appears to be taken indoors.

Spirit Lake Native Farms
Daisy Perez-Defoe and children

Birds N’ Things Farm
The Boreal Farm field and silo

The Boreal Farm
Farm Sol produce

Farm Sol
Red barn

Lucky Dog Farm

Midway Meadows

Observation HIll Farm

Roper Farms

Farm Lande
bison

Native Wise
Bean field

Polish Farmer

Rising Phoenix Community Farm

Agate Acres
Deb Smith

First Foods Farm & Seeds
burger with toppings

Superior Small Batch
Adam Kemp and his daughter on a tractor

Uff-da Organics

Baby Cakes Bakery + Savage Girl Salads

Growing Together
Greenhouse

Northern Harvest Farm