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Whole Foods Market joint 5% Day raises $34,190 for New Entry Sustainable Farming Project
The combined total was raised by nine Greater Boston locations for the non-profit group
(December, 22 2016) – On Wednesday December 21st, 2016 Whole Foods Market presented a check donation worth $34,190 to local nonprofit New Entry Sustainable Farming Project (New Entry). The proceeds were raised on December 14th, during a 5% Community Support Day held jointly by nine Greater Boston Whole Foods Market stores; Arlington, Medford, Woburn, Framingham, Wellesley, Wayland, Melrose, Lynnfield and Westford. A 5% day is a designated day when the store donates 5% of its net sales back to a non-profit organization that supports the community. Each Whole Foods Market store hosts four 5% days annually
New Entry is leading the way toward a vibrant local food system that promotes sustainable farming, conservation of farmland, and access to fresh, healthy food for all.
About New Entry Sustainable Farming Project:
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New Entry’s mission is to improve our local and regional food systems by training the next generation of farmers to produce food that is sustainable, nutritious, and culturally-appropriate and making this food accessible to individuals regardless of age, mobility, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status. In doing this work, we provide critical training, career development, and economic opportunity to new farmers.
New Entry Sustainable Farming Project, Working with new farmers to build strong businesses, expertise in the field, and a resilient food system. For more information visit http://nesfp.org/
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About Whole Foods Market®:
Founded in 1978 in Austin, Texas, Whole Foods Market (wholefoodsmarket.com, NASDAQ: WFM), is the leading natural and organic food retailer. As America’s first national certified organic grocer, Whole Foods Market was named “America’s Healthiest Grocery Store” by Health magazine. The company's motto, “Whole Foods, Whole People, Whole Planet”™ captures its mission to ensure customer satisfaction and health, team member excellence and happiness, enhanced shareholder value, community support and environmental improvement. Thanks to the company’s more than 87,000 team members, Whole Foods Market has been ranked as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” in America by FORTUNE magazine for 19 consecutive years. In fiscal year 2015, the company had sales of more than $15.4 billion and currently has more than 455 stores in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. For more company news and information, please visit media.wfm.com.
