Whole Foods Market continues its tradition of supporting local communities and hunger-related organizations with a generous $15,000 contribution toward Inter-Faith Food Shuttle’s COVID-19 emergency response. This donation represents a substantial investment in the Food Shuttle’s efforts to provide nutritious food to families, children, and seniors in the coming months. To date, Inter-Faith Food Shuttle has distributed 1.8 million pounds of food through its various programs over the course of the pandemic.
“We at Whole Foods Market are passionate about one of the most important building blocks of a happy and productive life – wholesome, nutritious and delicious food. And because of our commitment to doing good in our local communities, we are delighted to present a financial contribution of $15,000 to Inter-Faith Food Shuttle,” said Paul Clements, Senior Marketing Specialist for the South Region for Whole Foods.
Whole Foods Market’s charitable investments are led by local team member networks focused on addressing specific needs in their community. Once per quarter, local teams contribute to community-based non-profit organizations they are passionate about that also align with the company’s mission and values. In addition, Whole Foods Market has three foundations—Whole Planet Foundation, Whole Kids Foundation, and Whole Cities Foundation—that support strategic programs that make an impact across the globe. Since 2010, Whole Foods stores in Chapel Hill, Raleigh, Durham, Cary, North Raleigh, and West Cary have collectively given more than $1 million back to local non-profit organizations.
In addition to this emergency response contribution, Inter-Faith Food Shuttle received a Whole Cities Foundation grant in 2019 for Camden Street Learning Garden--one of 50 Whole Cities grants made each year across the country. The grant was secured by Erwin “Scott” Davenport, Demo Team Member and Special Events Coordinator at the Whole Foods Market on Waverly Place in Cary.