Lovin’ Spoonfuls to be Recipient of Community Giving Day at 17 Whole Foods Market Locations in MA on October 17
Lovin’ Spoonfuls is tremendously grateful to our friends at Whole Foods Market for donating 5% of proceeds from 17 Massachusetts locations to Lovin’ Spoonfuls on October 17 as a part of their 5% Community Giving Days program.
We work closely with Whole Foods Market in our day to day operations by picking up excess food from 17 Massachusetts locations every week. In 2018, Whole Foods Market donated a combined 920,723 pounds of food, which is the equivalent of 736,578 meals.
These same 17 partner stores will be participating in the fundraiser on October 17. We encourage you to visit your closest store from this list to help support ‘Spoonfuls then:
- Bedford
- Bellingham
- Brighton
- Brookline
- Charlestown
- Charles River Plaza
- Dedham
- Framingham
- Melrose
- Newton
- Newtonville
- River Street
- South End
- Sudbury
- Symphony
- Wellesley
- Woburn
Whole Foods Market prioritizes community engagement, sustainability, and ethical food access through several initiatives. “At Whole Foods Market, we care about our communities and focus on investing in mission-aligned nonprofits like Lovin’ Spoonfuls,” says Jean-Philippe Scioville, Senior Marketing Specialist of Community Engagement at Whole Foods Market East Region. “We’re honored to give to Lovin’ Spoonfuls through our community giving program and look forward to continuing our relationship for the betterment of our community and to assist our neighbors in need.”
On November 3, Whole Foods Market will also join us at the Ultimate Tailgate Party as the Presenting Sponsor.
Tickets and the complete restaurant lineup can be found here or by visiting tailgate19.givesmart.com. VIP tickets are sold out. Purchase General Admission while supplies last!