The mission of Whole Planet Foundation, a non-profit organization established by Whole Foods Market, is to create economic partnerships with the poor in those developing-world communities that supply our store with product.  Whole Planet Foundation has micro-credit loan programs targeting the self-employed poor, and these loans help purchase the raw materials for businesses, such as yarn, cotton, seeds, chickens, and pigs, among others.  The average size loan to start a small business is $200, and your donation of $1 or $5 can make a difference.  Visit www.wholeplanetfoundation.org for more information, and stop by Whole Foods Market Ponce de Leon to make your donation today! Ponce de Leon