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Produce Specials June 8th-14th

All of our produce is grown organically. Here are the specials for this week, June 8th – 14th:

  • Apricots … $5.89/lb
  • Red Cherries … $7.98/lb
  • Cantaloupe … $1.39/lb
  • Pineapple … $2.19/lb
  • Broccoli … $1.98/lb
  • Mini Cucumbers … $2.19/lb
  • Roma Tomatoes … $2.98/lb
  • Grape Cherry Tomatoes … $4.69/ea

Burnt Ridge Nursery Farm and Orchard Tours

Join Burnt Ridge Nursery for a public farm and nursery tour, with founder Michael Dolan leading the way as he shares all about their 20 acres of organic fruit and nuts. He’ll show crop plants, including hazelnuts, chestnuts, figs, grapes, blueberries, kiwis, and more! Cultivation and propagation techniques will be discussed, as well as varieties that do well here in the Pacific Northwest. A fruit sample plate will be provided after the tour. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Visit their website at https://www.burntridgenursery.com/Special/products/165/ to learn more!

Farm Tour #1
Saturday, July 18th, 2026
10:00am-12:00pm or 1:30-3:30pm

Farm Tour #2
Saturday, September 12th, 2026
10:00am-12:00pm or 1:30-3:30pm

Produce Specials June 1st-7th

All of our produce is grown organically. Here are the specials for this week, June 1st – 7th:

  • Pink Lady Apple … $2.29/lb
  • Broccoli … $1.59/lb
  • Cauliflower … $1.59/lb
  • Red & Green Leaf Lettuce … $2.89/ea
  • Shiitake Mushrooms … $10.49/lb
  • Snap Peas … $8.89/lb
  • Bunched Radish … $2.29/ea
  • Spinach Bunches … $3.19/ea

Produce Specials May 25th-31st

All of our produce is grown organically. Here are the specials for this week, May 25th – 31st:

  • Blueberries 18oz …$ 9.98/ea
  • Raspberry … $3.98/ea
  • Ataulfo Mango … $2.89/lb
  • Snow Leopard Melon … $2.19/lb
  • Rhubarb … $4.79/lb
  • Green Beans … $2.79/lb
  • Broccoli … $3.19/lb
  • Broccolini … $3.29/ea
  • Green, Purple & Italian Kale … $2.39/ea
  • Red & Green Lettuce … $2.89/ea
  • Spinach Bunches … $3.19/ea

New Round Up – Arbutus Folk School

Announcing a new Round Up at the Register option!


Arbutus Folk School offers hands-on classes for youth and adults in fiber arts, ceramics, woodworking, and more in downtown Olympia. Every donation helps us enrich lives and build community through experiential learning in arts, craft, and culture.

Your support provides:

  • Scholarships and reduced-cost classes and events
  • Visiting artists and special programs
  • Expanded classes, outreach, and artist residencies
  • Studio supplies, tools, and equipment repair
  • Improvements to our creative spaces

Learn more and register for classes at ArbutusFolkSchool.org.
Thank you for supporting arts, craft, and culture in Olympia!

Viori Hair Care Products

A variety of Viori hair care products, such as these wonderfully packaged shampoo bars, are now available at the Co-op.

In their own words:

Inspired by the hair care tradition of the Red Yao tribe. Made with natural, restorative ingredients like fermented rice water, cocoa butter, aloe vera and bamboo extract, Eco-friendly, sustainable packaging, cruelty free, vegan.

Alongside our focus on creating high-quality products designed with responsible sourcing and reduced packaging in mind, we are committed to maintaining long-term, respectful relationships with the Red Yao community – whose traditions inspire our brand – through ongoing collaboration and partnership.

For more information, check out their website!

Produce Specials May 18th-24th

All of our produce is grown organically. Here are the specials for this week, May 18th – 24th:

  • Green Grapes … $5.79/lb
  • Mini Watermelon … $1.39/lb
  • Asparagus … $8.79/lb
  • Red Leaf Lettuce … $2.59/ea
  • Green Leaf Lettuce … $2.59/ea
  • Romaine Lettuce … $3.19/ea
  • Portabella Mushroom … $8.49/lb
  • Bunched Radishes … $2.69/ea
  • 3# Yellow Potatoes … $3.98/ea
  • We currently proudly carry locally grown produce from:
  • Boistfort Valley Farm (Curtis, WA)
  • Brownfield Orchards (Chelan, WA)
  • Burnt Ridge Orchards (Onalaska, WA)
  • Helsing Junction Farm (Rochester, WA)
  • Here To There Farm (Olympia, WA)
  • Kingfisher Farm (Rochester, WA)
  • Little Big Farm (Olympia, WA)
  • Newaukum Valley Farm (Chehalis, WA)
  • Okanogan Producers Marketing Assoc. (Okanogan, WA)
  • Piece By Piece Farm (Rochester, WA)
  • Rising River Farm (Rochester, WA)
  • Wobbly Cart Farm (Rochester, WA)

Produce Specials May 11th-17th

All of our produce is grown organically. Here are the specials for this week, May 11th – 17th:

  • Pink Lady Apples … $2.29/lb
  • Raspberries … $4.39/ea
  • Red Grapes … $5.49/lb
  • Yellow Peaches … $5.29/lb
  • Carrot Bunches … $3.49/ea
  • Rainbow Chard … $2.69/ea
  • English Cucumber … $2.79/ea
  • Spinach Bunches … $3.69/ea
  • Zucchini … $2.98/lb
  • We currently proudly carry locally grown produce from:
  • Boistfort Valley Farm (Curtis, WA)
  • Brownfield Orchards (Chelan, WA)
  • Burnt Ridge Orchards (Onalaska, WA)
  • Helsing Junction Farm (Rochester, WA)
  • Here To There Farm (Olympia, WA)
  • Kingfisher Farm (Rochester, WA)
  • Little Big Farm (Olympia, WA)
  • Newaukum Valley Farm (Chehalis, WA)
  • Okanogan Producers Marketing Assoc. (Okanogan, WA)
  • Piece By Piece Farm (Rochester, WA)
  • Rising River Farm (Rochester, WA)
  • Wobbly Cart Farm (Rochester, WA)

Chosen Foods Classic Mayo

Chosen Foods Classic Mayo is available at the Co-op. It’s on sale right now, too!

In their own words:

“Dip into our clean and simple take on a classic spread. Made with 100% pure avocado oil, cage-free eggs, organic vinegar, organic mustard, and spices, it’s rich and slightly tangy—perfect for everyday use.”

Learn more about this product on the manufacturer’s website.

Benefit for Pay-It-Forward

Jazz Dinner and Swing Dance Benefit for Olympia Food Co-op Pay-It-Forward

Purchase tickets here!

A secret café. Live jazz. Good people.

Join us for an intimate evening of music, warmth, and shared delicious abundance, all in support of the Olympia Food Co-op Pay It Forward Program. Doors will open at 6, guests will enjoy a delicious dinner catered by the Olympia Food Co-op at 6:30 with live music and dancing afterward.

The Jessica Blinn Quartet, with Vince Brown on guitar and Lisa Seifert on clarinet.

The Olympia Food Co-op Pay-It-Forward Program is a mutual aid fund that supports our hungry neighbors through customer donations. Anyone can donate at our registers at either store.

The fund may be used to cover up to $20 per person per day, or whatever amount is currently in the fund at either store.

Purchase tickets here!