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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!
Community Partners
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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