Whole Kids is dedicated to helping kids eat better—and enjoy it! We are a nonprofit 501(c)(3) founded by Whole Foods Market and guided by the same values, principles, expertise and standards for quality ingredients, food production methods and nutrition.
Our Mission
We support schools and inspire families to improve children’s nutrition and wellness. Given the right opportunities, kids will get excited about fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains and other nutritious whole foods.
Our Goals
Help kids learn to love fresh, nutritious, whole foods
Increase access to and consumption of these foods in schools
Inspire families to prepare and share these foods at home
Encourage community action that supports healthier kids
Create support tools for educators, who play a vital role in modeling and teaching healthy choices
End the childhood obesity epidemic
What We Do
Provide schools with salad bars through our partnership with Salad Bars to Schools
Provide grants for school gardens and related programs
Offer cooking and nutrition education for school teachers and staff