UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

Current Report

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 11, 2008

WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Texas (State of incorporation) 0-19797 (Commission File Number) 74-1989366 (IRS employment identification no.)

550 Bowie Street

Austin, Texas 78703

(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code

512-477-4455

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2.):

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Item 8.01Other Events

On June 11, 2008 the Company’s Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.20 per share, payable July 22, 2008 to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 11, 2008.

Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits. None

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Signatures

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC.
Date: June 11, 2008	By:	/s/ Glenda Chamberlain
		Glenda Chamberlain
		Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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