NEW YORK, N.Y., March 17, 2017 – Whole Foods Market stores in New York City are celebrating the retailer’s 5% Community Giving Day on Tuesday, March 21. As part of Whole Foods Market’s deep commitment to its communities, all eleven stores will donate 5% of the day’s net sales to four organizations that support mentorship, education, and professional development in the culinary industry for those in need of job assistance and career development.

Shoppers who make a purchase on Tuesday, March 21 will be supporting the following organizations’ missions:

  • Win: Women In Need – Win provides safe housing and critical services to break the cycle of homelessness for NYC women and their children. Whole Foods Market’s 5% Day funds will be donated to Win’s Income Building Program, which assists homeless families in maximizing income and achieving employment stability.
  • Westside Campaign Against Hunger – Westside Campaign Against Hunger is one of the largest emergency food pantries in New York City, known for pioneering the ‘Customer-Choice, Supermarket Style Pantry.’ WSCAH connects their customers to social services and programs, and is committed to helping people overcome obstacles to jobs. The 5% Day will specifically support the Chef Training Program, which teaches kitchen and culinary skills in preparation for a job in the culinary field.
  • Ment’or: Ment’or is an organization that aims to inspire excellence in young culinary professionals and preserve the traditions and quality of cuisine in America. They provide educational grants and internships through their Continuing Education Program as well as  recognition to young cooks through the annual ment’or Young Chef Competition. The 5% Day funds will go towards this endeavor. Ment’or Chairman and renowned Chef Daniel Boulud will be making an appearance at Whole Foods Market Bryant Park in support of 5% day. The public can come visit him in the Harbor Bar from 12 to 2PM to taste his famous smoked salmon and discuss the work of the organization.
  • Les Dames d’Escoffier – Les Dames d'Escoffier International is the premier, invitational, non-profit organization of women leaders dedicated to education, advocacy, and philanthropy through the support of its partners and members in the food, fine beverage and hospitality industries. Each year the New York Chapter of LDEI awards scholarships, which Whole Foods Market’s 5% day will support. The organization also offers mentorships to a group of talented young women pursuing careers in the food, fine beverage and hospitality industries. Winners are selected for their impressive culinary achievements and ambitious professional goals.  

Proceeds from all Manhattan and Brooklyn locations including Bowery, Chelsea, Columbus Circle, Midtown East, Tribeca, Union Square, Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Bryant Park, Third & 3rd (BK), and Williamsburg (BK), will be distributed and shared equally amongst the four organizations. To find the Whole Food Market closest to you, see here.

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