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Culture at Whole Foods Market

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Marketplace of Possibilities

At Whole Foods Market, we understand that the heart and soul of our organization lies in the remarkable people who make up our team. We're more than a grocer; we're a community of diverse, talented individuals coming together to make a positive impact on the world through food.

Together We’re

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We Sell the Highest Quality Natural and Organic Foods

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We Satisfy and Delight our Customers

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We Promote Team Member Growth and Happiness

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We Create Profits and Prosperity

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We Care About Communities and the Environment

Mission to Make a Difference

Our purpose is to nourish people and the planet. We’re a purpose-driven company that aims to set the standards of excellence for food retailers. Quality is a state of mind at Whole Foods Market.

Declaration of Interdependence Leadership Principles

Nourishing Connections, Enriching Lives

Through our Nourishing Connections program, we connect local food banks and food rescue organizations with the resources they need to provide nutritious food to people in need. We provide grants, logistical support, and volunteer opportunities to help these organizations make a difference in their communities. Join us in making a difference.

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“Our core values and our leadership principles are why I stay at Whole Foods Market. Everything the company stands for aligns with who I am as a person, and who I became as a leader.”

Donovan Morris, Store Team Leader

“I want to leave an imprint on the world. So, long after I am gone, I want the effects of my presence to still be here, and I feel like I can do that through Whole Foods.”

Iqra Zulfigar, Bakery Order Writer

“The connection with everyone here is so strong and so powerful. I'm able to see that while we all come from different backgrounds and different cultures and different regions, we all have one single purpose, and that is to Nourish People and the Planet, and that feels really good.”

Ezalino Picanco, Store Trainer

Rooted in the Community

As a Whole Foods Market Team Member, you have limitless opportunities to give back to the community. From participating in stores' Community Giving Program all the way to flying across the world to help people in need, we empower you to make a meaningful impact.

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Green Buildings

Quality standards don’t just apply to our products. We hold our buildings to the highest standards possible as well. Reuse, reduce and recycle is our way of life even when it comes to building our stores. We harness alternative energy to offset electricity use, recycle rainwater through on-site purification systems, and employ systems that turn food scraps into energy. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg! Some of our stores even feature rooftop greenhouses that grow produce that we sell in the store below.

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Growing Communities

Nourish your community beyond the checkout line with Whole Foods Market's Growing Communities program. From funding local food banks to supporting sustainable farms, your work fuels positive change while empowering individuals and strengthening neighborhoods. Join the movement to build healthier, happier communities, one bite at a time.

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Whole Foods Market Foundation

Whole Foods Market Foundation is on a mission to nourish people and the planet by helping to advance healthy food access, nutrition and economic opportunities in local and global communities. Whole Foods Market Foundation does this through their projects: Whole Cities, Whole Kids, and Whole Planet.

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