October 2025 Funding | $1,350,000

We're thrilled to announce our October partnerships, representing a $1,350,000 investment in sustainable food systems across three countries! We’ve approved funding for three transformational organizations: Plant with Purpose in Mexico, where rural communities are revolutionizing their agricultural practices while restoring vital ecosystems; National Farm to School Network, connecting thousands of U.S. students with fresh, local food and agricultural education; and One Acre Fund in Zambia, equipping smallholder farmers with resources to boost their harvests and household incomes. Read more about how our partners plan to use their funds below.

National Farm to School Network | United States

National Farm to School Network is an information, advocacy and networking hub for communities working to bring local food sourcing and food and agriculture education into school systems and early care and education environments. National Farm to School Network increases access to local food and nutrition education to improve children’s health, strengthen family farms, and cultivate vibrant communities. National Farm to School Network will use their $50,000 funds to carry out the 2025 Farm to Cafeteria Conference as well as to provide scholarships for attendance to the conference.

One Acre Fund | Zambia

One Acre Fund is a global nonprofit corporation which started implementing programs in Kenya in 2006 to help smallholder farmers increase their incomes through access to inputs, seasonal training, and agronomic support. Whole Foods Market Foundation has supported One Acre Fund global programs since 2010, with $6.8M USD authorized to date across 14 projects.

Using their 3-year, $750,000 grant, One Acre Fund Zambia will reach their farmer growth goals and build the foundation of their agroforestry program, including the execution of their first carbon credit sale and farmer benefit payout.

Plant with Purpose | Mexico

Plant with Purpose (PWP) is a multi-country NGO, operating in nine countries, where it partners with rural farming communities to address the interconnected challenges of economic poverty, social vulnerability, soil degradation, and deforestation, through an integrated, community-led approach. Working alongside over 5,000 families in Mexico, PWP combines training on regenerative agriculture, watershed restoration, and community Savings and Loans Groups.

Using their 3-year, $555,000 grant, Plant with Purpose will expand their core programs, reaching 914 farmers. Within 3 years, participants are expected to have increased their savings by 2.5X their monthly income and to have decreased their level of multidimensional poverty by 43%.