Woodland Hills Whole Foods Supports Boys & Girls Club

The Woodland Hills Whole Foods Market is supporting the Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley by donating five percent of sales made today (March 20) to the organization.

The money is specifically earmarked for the club's College Bound Program, which encourages middle and high school students and helps prepare them for college, according to club board chairman Gary Thomas.

"Participants are introduced to the process of choosing and applying to universities, as well as financial aid and scholarships," he said, adding the donated funds will help the club expand the program to additional San Fernando Valley schools.

As part of its commitment to supporting local causes in the communities in which it works, Whole Foods Market stores nationwide hold Community Support Days twice a year and donate five percent of that day’s net sales to a local nonprofit or educational organization.

In total, the Woodland Hills store has given more than $11,000 to local organizations including Pierce College, Calvert Elementary School and Social & Environmental Entrpreneurs.

“We are supporting the Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley because they inspire and empower young people in our community, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens," said Nissa Sompels, marketing supervisor for the Whole Foods Woodland Hills.

The store is located at 21347 Ventura Blvd. and is open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.