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Whole Planet Foundation members donate $25,000 to microentrepreneurs



03/21/2023


Whole Planet Foundation members donate $25,000 to microentrepreneurs
Whole Foods Market suppliers are providing economic opportunities to microentrepreneurs, primarily women. These generous brands provide microloans to low-income entrepreneurs so they can start or expand a small, often home-based business.

An entrepreneur can purchase essential needs for their small businesses, such as products for a food stand, sewing equipment, or tools for a small-scale farm, with a small loan of around $200. Profits from their microbusinesses allow these entrepreneurs to lift themselves and their families out of poverty, one loan at a time.

Celebrating economic achievements of women
Every year in March, during Women's History Month, we celebrate the economic achievements of our female microcredit clients. Supporting brands are invited to contribute to the success of our mission by funding additional microloans.

Members of the Whole Planet Foundation's Poverty Is Unnecessary Fund are brands that donate $25,000 in March to fund microcredit. SheaMoisture, Lundberg Family Farms, MaryRuth's, Schmidt's, and So Delicious are among the generous donors this month.