Here at the Whole Grains Council we celebrate whole grains every day, but we believe they deserve some extra special attention during National Nutrition Month in March. Whole grains are in the news more than ever these days and we are eager to help newcomers and long-time enthusiasts alike as they discover even more reasons to love this food group. Whole Day for Whole Grain is a celebration of foods that fuel us, connect us to longstanding culinary traditions, and support healthier choices from morning to night. From hearty breakfasts to satisfying dinners, this day shines a spotlight on the taste, versatility, and benefits of whole grains in every meal. Join us as we explore delicious ideas, share inspiration, and celebrate small changes that make a whole lot of difference.

Whole Day for Whole Grain

  • When: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
  • What: A one-day whole grain celebration hosted during National Nutrition Month
  • Who: Whole Day for Whole Grain engages consumers, health professionals, educators, and whole grain food businesses of all kinds
  • How: Follow us on social media (@OldwaysPT and @WholeGrains_Council) and join the conversation using #WholeDayForWholeGrain

 

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For our WGC Member Companies

Explore the ideas and resources below to help your company get involved, share the message, and take part in our Whole Day for Whole Grain activities.

Plan a contest, product giveaway, discount, or coupon

To help make our Whole Day for Whole Grain celebration impactful for our members, we’re encouraging member companies to activate your audiences in fun and meaningful ways, whether by hosting a social media contest, planning a whole grain product giveaway, or offering a special discount or coupon code toward your delicious Whole Grain Stamped products. These activities not only create excitement around the celebration, but also motivate consumers to try new whole grain products, boost sales, and strengthen brand recognition. By engaging shoppers, you can use the day as a powerful opportunity to highlight your products and reinforce your commitment to whole grains and healthy meals.

 

Host an in-person event or demo

Hosting an in-person event or product demo is a great way to bring Whole Day for Whole Grain to life and connect directly with consumers. Whether it’s a tasting, cooking demo, or store event, these experiences help showcase the flavor and value of whole grains in an engaging, hands-on way. To support your efforts, we offer ready-to-use handouts, posters, buttons, and stickers for member companies, making it easy to create a cohesive, eye-catching presence and spark meaningful conversations about whole grains. Email us if you’d like us to send you some of these promotional materials. 

 

Join us on social media

We’ll be sharing fun facts, eye-catching statistics, and appealing whole grain recipes on our accounts all day that day and we invite you to join in! We invite you to share a photo of your Whole Grain Stamped products and include a caption with your favorite meal prep ideas to help inspire even more excitement. Follow us, tag us, and use #WholeDayForWholeGrain so that we can interact with your posts and help amplify your message!

 

Bring Whole Day for Whole Grain to Your Own Community

We’re sharing evergreen resources for you to host your own educational whole grain events, to spread awareness of the wonderful benefits of whole grains.

Quizzes, Contests, & Games

  • Whole Grain Trivia Contest Kit - This FREE kit comes with downloadable questions and answers, so that you can host your own trivia contest or populate a “spin-the-wheel” quiz
  • Guess the Grains Quiz - If you have internet access at your event, have visitors take our 10-question “Guess the Grains” Quiz. This is also a great tool if you have tablets (such as an iPad) at your booth/event.
  • Whole Grain Personality Quiz — Ever wonder who you’d be if you were reborn as a whole grain? Take our super serious, highly scientific quiz and find out! 
  • Grain Brain? Test Your Nutrition Knowledge Quiz - Do you know exactly why whole grains are so healthy, or how they stack up against different food groups? Test your knowledge with our 10-question quiz!
  • Whole Grain Word Search — Print copies of this word search to pass out at your  event. Puzzle and answer key both included. 
  • Whole Grain Crossword — Pass out copies of this fun crossword so that visitors to your event have something to take home with them. Puzzle and answer key both included. 

 

Free Handouts and Giveaways

  • Browse our FREE Handouts - From the truth about grain-free and gluten-free diets, to the sustainability benefits of whole grains, to easy whole grain recipes, we have a handout suited for any audience.
  • Get whole grain posters, buttons, & stickers - We offer buttons, stickers and posters at cost to commercial ventures – and free to nonprofits and educational groups.