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Blog

Archives of the Olympia Food Co-op Blog of 2010 – 2015

PRODUCE SPECIALS 1/30 – 2/5

Produce Specials
Jan. 30 – Feb. 5 Fuji Apples … 1.49/lb
Gala Apples … 1.49/lb
Meyer Lemons … 2.69/lb
Tango Mandarins … 2.29/lb
Blood Oranges … 2.69/lb
Navel Oranges … 1.59/lb
Bosc Pears … 1.69/lb
Hass Avocados … 3.49/lb
Hass... More »

SEATING AREA BACK OPEN

After 3 years the seats at the Eastside are BACK. We invite you to share food inside with your community out of the cold and the rain!... More »

PRODUCE SPECIALS 1/23 – 1/29

Produce Specials
January 23 – 29 Fuji Apples … 1.49/lb
Gala Apples … 1.49/lb
Blueberries 6oz … 4.59/ea
Kent Mangos … 1.69/lb
Blood Oranges … 2.69/lb
Cara Cara Oranges … 2.89/lb
Navel Oranges … 1.69/lb
Hass Avocados … 3.39/lb
Baby... More »

PRODUCE SPECIALS 1/2 – 1/8

Produce Specials
January 2 – 8   Fuji Apples … 1.49/lb
Grapefruit … 2.59/lb
Blood Oranges … 2.39/lb
Minneola Tangelos … 1.98/lb
Hass Avocados … 2.98/lb
Hass Avocado Bags … 4.49/ea
Green Beans … 3.19/lb
Baby Bok Choy … 1.59/lb... More »

PRODUCE SPECIALS DECEMBER 19-25

Produce Specials
December 19 – 25 Hass Avocado …3.49/lb
Tommy Atkins Mango …2.19/lb
Satsuma Mandarins … 2.79/lb
Satsuma 5# box … 15.49/ea
Navel Orange … 1.98/lb
Bosc Pear … 1.89/lb
Green Beans … 3.19/lb
Lacinato Kale … 2.29/ea
Sweet Onions... More »

FIELD DAY BOGO THROUGH JANUARY 3RD!

We have a great buy one get one free sale happening on Field Day items such as olive oil, coconut milk, paper towels, toilet paper, baking supplies like sugars and flours, pasta sauce, rice and sparkling water through January 3rd,... More »

COLLECTING FOOD FOR GARFIELD ELEMENTARY PANTRY

We are collecting again this year for the Garfield Elementary Family Pantry. You will see the crates at the front of the store. They are specifically asking people
to donate: -nut butters and jelly/jam
-pasta and sauces
-canned tuna and
... More »

WEEKLY PRODUCE SPECIALS

Produce Specials
December 12 – 18 Meyer Lemons … 1.79/lb
Tommy Atkins Mango …2.19/lb
Blood Oranges … 2.39/lb
Navel Oranges … 1.79/lb
Asian Pear … 4.49/lb
Starkrimson Pear … 1.98/lb
Clementine Tangerine … 3.29/lb
Green Beans … 3.39/lb
Spinach Bunches... More »

WEEKLY PRODUCE SPECIALS

Produce Specials
Nov. 28 – Dec. 4
​​
Opal Apples … 2.19/lb
Meyer Lemons … 2.39/lb
Keitt Mangoes … 2.59/lb
Satsuma Mandarins … 3.29/lb
Satsumas 5# Box … 18.59/ea
Navel Oranges … 1.79/lb
Hachiya Persimmons … 3.49/lb
Pomegranates … 3.49/lb
... More »

SEASONAL HOUR CHANGES

Did you know that the Olympia Food Co-op stays open every day of the year except for May day? However, both stores will operate with shorter hours on these upcoming days:
    Thursday November 24, open  9-5 Sunday December 25, open 
... More »

VOTE FOR THE BOARD!

Find out info about the candidates and cast your vote by clicking here... More »

45th ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Please join us Saturday November 5th from 2-pm for our annual meeting via zoom by clicking here or in person at the Olympia Community center, 222 Columbia St NW. 45 Years and Counting! In addition to a few tasty things... More »

GARDEN CENTER SALE!

  Our annual end of Season Garden Center SALE is happening  October 27th-30th!
At the Westside:
    50% off seeds 25% off ALL full price plants, growing supplies, fertilizers, pottery,
    soils, and composts.
    *Tools not discounted
At the Eastside: 50% of seeds... More »

ARTS WALK AT OUR DOWNTOWN SPACE

Four artists will be showing at our downtown classroom space for fall Arts Walk. Please join us Friday 10/7 from 6pm-10pm and Saturday 10/8 from 12pm-6pm at 610 Columbia St SW. Cyanotype prints by Gary Wessels-Galbreath, Oil paintings by Karin... More »

NATIONAL DISABILITY INDEPENDENCE DAY

  July 26th is National Disability Independence Day. On July 26th, 1990 the Americans
with Disabilities Act was signed into law. With the 33rd anniversary of this day coming up, the
Olympia Food Coop wants to highlight some key ways... More »

PRODUCE SPECIALS JULY 4 – 10, 2022

PRODUCE SPECIALS JULY 4 – 10, 2022 Reed Avocado 4.79/lb
Celery 1.29/lb
Rainbow Chard 2.19/ea
Mini Cucumbers 3.19/lb
Fennel 3.89/lb
Red Onion 2.19/lb
Walla Walla Sweet Onions 1.49/lb
Yellow Potatoes 1.59/lb
Mix Cherry Tomato 5.49/ea
Strawberries 1# 4.29/ea
Cotton Candy... More »

COVID UPDATE

Masks are optional for everyone in both our stores as of Monday April 11, 2022. We ask that shoppers stay home if experiencing symptoms and offer online shopping with curbside pick up to all members. This service is currently free. ... More »

BULK SPECIALS JUNE 29 – July 12, 2022

BULK SPECIALS JUNE 29 – July 12 Hummingbird’s Creamy Almond Butter…17.39/lb Olympia Coffee’s San Fermin…13.09/lb Hummingbird’s Raw Sunflower Seeds…3.39/lb Hummingbird’s Pumpkin Seeds…9.89/lb Coconut Date Rolls…4.69/lb Prunes…6.19/lb Flame Raisins…2.49/lb Small Red Chili Beans…2.89/lb Adzuki Beans…3.69/lb Garbanzo Beans…2.29/lb Small White Navy Beans…3.19/lb... More »

WE’RE TURNING 45! SHARE YOUR CO-OP STORIES & WIN!

WE’RE TURNING 45! SHARE YOUR CO-OP STORIES & WIN!
Sharing our memories with you during our 45th Anniversary! Share your Co-op memories with us and enter our raffle for a $45 Co-op gift card! Send thoughts, stories, memorabilia to outreach@olympiafood.coop... More »

WANT TO WORK FOR OLYMPIA FOOD CO-OP?

WANT TO WORK FOR OLYMPIA FOOD CO-OP?
The Co-op anticipates that we will soon be hiring for collective management positions. We encourage anyone who is interested to take a look at the employment section of our website to see what... More »

BULK SPECIALS JUNE 15 – 28, 2022

BULK SPECIALS JUNE 15 – 28, 2022

Roasted Salted Pistachios…8.19/lb
Olympia Coffee’s Morning Sun…12.95/lb
Hummingbird’s Sunflower Seed Butter…16.89/lb
Hummingbird’s Chocolate Covered Hazelnuts…13.99/lb Hummingbird’s Chocolate Covered Ginger…11.89/lb Hummingbird’s Roasted Hazelnuts…15.49/lb
Hummingbird’s Raw Hazelnuts…12.69/lb
Dry Roasted No Salt Peanuts…3.49/lb
Flame Raisins…2.29/lb
Medjool... More »

PRODUCE SPECIALS JUNE 13 – 19, 2022

PRODUCE SPECIALS JUNE 13 – 19, 2022
Black Plums … 3.19/lb
Fuji Apples … 1.59/lb
Green Seedless Grapes … 3.69/lb
Red Seedless Grapes … 3.69/lb
Ataulfo Mangoes … 2.19/lb
Yellow Peaches … 3.49/lb Carrot Bunches … 2.49/lb
Cauliflower … 1.89/lb... More »

ROUND UP at the REGISTER for COMMUNITY PRINT!

ROUND UP at the REGISTER for COMMUNITY PRINT!

Community Print is now a recipient of the Co-op Round Up at the Register program! Community Print is looking for a new home after their buildings were damaged in the recent fire... More »

PRODUCE SPECIALS JUNE 6 – 12, 2022

PRODUCE SPECIALS JUNE 6 – 12, 2022
Apricots … 4.89/lb
Blackberry 6oz … 3.19/ea
Strawberry 1# … 5.39/ea
Gold Nugget … 2.98/lb
Tommy or Kent Mango … 1.79/lb
Mini Watermelon … 1.29/lb
Large Seedless Watermelon … .98/lb
Yellow Nectarines …... More »

OLYMPIA PRIDE 2022

Olympia Pride 2022 is June 4th
From 11am to 6:30 pm a
t Port Plaza  The Olympia Food Co-op is thrilled to be sponsoring Olympia Pride again this year! Come join us at Port Plaza on June 4th to celebrate!... More »

BULK SPECIALS JUNE 1 – 14, 2022

BULK SPECIALS JUNE 1 – 14, 2022

Olympia Coffee’s Morning Sun…12.95/lb
Hummingbird’s Sunflower Seed Butter…16.89/lb
Hummingbird’s Chocolate Covered Hazelnuts…13.99/lb
Hummingbird’s Chocolate Covered Ginger…11.89/lb
Hummingbird’s Roasted Hazelnuts…15.49/lb
Hummingbird’s Raw Hazelnuts…12.69/lb
Roasted Salted Pistachios…8.19/lb
Brazil Nuts…13.99/lb
Short Grain Brown Rice…1.69/lb
Long Grain... More »

SERVICE ANIMALS AT THE CO-OP

SERVICE ANIMALS AT THE CO-OP   We welcome service animals and their owners into our stores. We are creating an inclusive culture that encourages and accommodates shoppers with disabilities to participate fully in this community business. We have created the... More »

WANT TO WORK FOR OLYMPIA FOOD CO-OP?

WANT TO WORK FOR OLYMPIA FOOD CO-OP?

The Co-op anticipates that we will soon be hiring for collective management positions. We encourage anyone who is interested to take a look at the employment section of our website to see what... More »

WE’RE TURNING 45! Share Your Co-op Memories for a Chance to Win!

WE’RE TURNING 45! Share Your Co-op Memories for a Chance to Win! Sharing our memories with you during our 45th Anniversary! Share your Co-op memories with us and enter our raffle for a $45 Co-op gift card! Send thoughts, stories,... More »

Bulk Specials – May 18-31

Bulk Specials May 18-31 Our Deli uses jade rice in many delicious dishes. It’s on sale soon in our Bulk department along with many other wonderful foods! Olympia Coffee’s Big Truck…13.99/lb
Hummingbird’s Sprouted Salted Almonds…17.39/lb
Hummingbird’s Sprouted Salted Walnuts…12.09/lb
Hummingbird’s... More »

Produce Specials May 16 – 22

Produce Specials May 16 – 22
Granny Smith Apples … 1.29/lb
Blueberry Pints … 5.89/ea
Ataulfo Mangoes … 2.19/lb
Tommy Atkins Mangoes …1.69/lb
Yellow Peaches … 4.29/lb
Mini-Seedless Watermelon … 1.69/lb
Broccolini … 1.89/ea
Cucumbers … 1.49/lb
Mini Persian Cucumbers... More »

Ride your bike to the Co-op! Bicycle Community Challenge

Ride your bike to the Co-op! Bicycle Community Challenge in May 2022 Ride your bike on in to either Co-op in May and you’re eligible for a free treat and a ride card!
After five rides, you’re entered into our... More »

Produce Specials May 2 – 8, 2022

Produce Specials May 2 – 8, 2022 Pink Lady Apples … 2.19/lb Blueberries 6oz … 4.29/ea Lemons … 2.19/lb Ataulfo Mangoes … 1.98/lb Tommy Atkins Mangoes …1.69/lb Strawberries 1# … 5.49/ea Hass Avocados, 5ct Bags 7.79/ea Cauliflower … 1.89/lb Cilantro... More »

Intercity Transit Bicycle Community Challenge During May!

Intercity Transit’s Bicycle Community Challenge is here again!

Biking is fun, good for you and good for the environment. Ride your bike to the Co-op throughout May, and receive a free treat! Ask for a Cycle to the Co-op Ride... More »

Bulk Specials April 20 – May 3

Bulk Specials April 20 – May 3, 2022
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Stores Closed on May 1st for International Workers’ Day

Stores Closed on May 1st for International Workers’ Day As a show of solidarity with workers everywhere, Olympia Food Co-op will be closing our doors on May 1st for International Workers’ Day. It is important for us as fellow workers... More »

Masks Are Optional In Our Stores As of April 11, 2022

Masks Are Optional In Our Stores As of April 11, 2022 We will continue to follow WA Labor and Industries (L&I) Guidance: Masks are now optional when shopping inside our stores. We ask that everyone be respectful of one another’s... More »

Community Sustaining Fund Spring Grant Cycle Opens April 1st

Community Sustaining Fund Spring Grant Cycle Opens April 1st The Community Sustaining Fund’s (CSF) semiannual (Fall and Spring) grant funding aims to create a more democratic, equitable, nonviolent and ecologically sound society. CSF tends to award funds for start-up costs... More »

Co-op Extending Mask Requirement Until April 11th

Co-op Extending Mask Requirement Until April 11th As Washington State plans to lift the mask mandate on March 12, the Co-op Staff has been pondering and debating about how to respond as a business operating our public spaces. We conducted... More »

Run for the board! Now accepting applications

... More »

Sign-up For a Box During CSA Week Feb. 20 – 26th, 2022!

Sign-up for a Box During CSA Week Feb 20 – 26th, 2022!

The Community Farm Land Trust invites you to order a Community Supported Agriculture box during CSA week, February 20-26. https://www.communityfarmlandtrust.org/2022-csa-guide.html... More »

Produce Specials Feb 7th – Feb 13th, 2022

Produce Specials Feb 7th – Feb 13th, 2022   Cosmic Crisp Apples … 2.19/lb Blueberries … 4.79/ea Grapefruit … 1.49/lb Shasta Gold Tangerines … 3.49/lb Minneola Tangelos … 1.98/lb Asparagus … 4.79/lb Broccoli… 2.89/lb Brussels Sprouts … 4.89/lb Cilantro …... More »

Bulk Specials February 2nd – February 15th

Bulk Specials February 2nd – February 15th, 2022
... More »

End of the Season Garden Store SALE!

End of Season SALE at our West side Garden Center!
December 11-19th, 2022

Saturday & Sunday 11-5 only
Plant & Pottery 40% off ALL outdoor plants
10% All House Plants
10% off Large Outdoor Pots and Planters. Seeds, Seed Garlic,
... More »

Bulk Specials December 1st – January 4th, 2022

Bulk Specials December 1st – January 4th, 2022
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Annual Membership Meeting Sat. November 6th 2021

Olympia Food Co-op’s 44th Annual Membership Meeting Sat. Nov. 6th, 2021

The 44th Annual Membership Meeting will be happening on Saturday, November 6th 2021 from 11am-2pm, both on zoom and at the Olympia Center, 222 Columbia. The Zoom link will... More »

Turkey Information 2021

This year there is no pre-ordering of Turkeys, and it is back to a first come, first serve basis at both stores. Read on for more details for each store. EASTSIDE What Kind of Turkeys are we getting at the... More »

Bulk Specials August 18 – August 31

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Bulk Specials July 21 – August 3

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Juneteenth Celebration in Olympia June 19th

From the Olympia Downtown Alliance: The City of Olympia is partnering with local community organizations to celebrate Juneteenth on Saturday, June 19, from 1-5 p.m. at the Fertile Grounds Gardens 311 9th Ave. SE, near the Olympia Timberland Library On ... More »

Bulk Specials June 16 – 29

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Olympia Food Co-op Celebrates Pride Month June 2021

Olympia Food Co-op Celebrates Pride Month June 2021 Ever since the gay rights movement changed dramatically in June 28th, 1969 outside of the Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village, NYC, LGBTQIA+ pride events have been held in the month of June... More »

Masks Still Required at the Co-op

Olympia Food Co-op stores are still requiring approved face coverings for all shoppers, workers, and vendors. As a business serving thousands of people per week, in crowded indoor spaces, proper masking is essential in protecting all members of our community,... More »

CO-OP NOW OPEN UNTIL 9PM!

Starting April 30th, both Co-op locations will remain open from 9am until 9pm for your convenience!... More »

CO-OP CLOSED SATURDAY, MAY 1st IN WORKER SOLIDARITY

As the Co-op closes on May 1 for International Workers’ Day, we invite you to learn about and celebrate the working class roots of this holiday. What started as a three-day general strike in support of the eight-hour workday on... More »

Early Closure April 1st & 3rd

For our Inventory needs:
    April 1st – Thursday – The Westside Store & Garden closes at 6pm April 3rd – Saturday – The Eastside Store closes at 7pm
Thank you!... More »

Eastside closing at 8 PM Sun. Feb. 14th

Westside regular hours.... More »

Winter Pies, Savory and Sweet

by Monica Peabody, Staff Collective “Easy as pie” is a saying I adhere to. Some people take making a pie crust very seriously and end up many hours later with the flakiest of pie crusts, like pastry. That’s great and... More »

Co-op Covid-19 Public Service Announcement

Date: 12/16/2020 To Our Members & Community, In the interest of transparency, we wanted to inform you that last night, Tuesday December 15, we learned that one of our employees tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Upon learning... More »

2020 Board Election Results!

The Election Committee met on the night of November 15th to verify the votes. Here are the results: Joanne   87 Online + 10 Paper = 97 Jayana    79 Online + 10 Paper= 89 Adam     60 Online + 9 Paper =... More »

WATCH OUR ANNUAL MEETING VIDEO

The 43rd Annual Meeting of the Membership of Olympia Food Co-op: “Inspiring a Just Future” 
Our first virtual Membership Meeting was held Sat., Nov. 7th, 2020 from 11 am to 2 pm via Zoom! Apologies for the technical difficulties that... More »

Interview: Olympia Community Solar and the Hummingbird Project

Representatives of Olympia Community Solar Co-op recently attended a meeting of the Ecological Planning Committee of the Olympia Food Co-op’s Board of Directors. The Co-op Board was so impressed with Olympia Community Solar’s innovative Hummingbird Project, they purchased ten solar... More »

Membership Annual Meeting – November 7th 2020

ABOUT THE EVENT Our 43rd annual first virtual Membership Meeting will take place on the Zoom Platform (see instructions to join at the bottom of this section.) on November 7th. Our theme is “Inspiring A just Future” and we will... More »

Lung And Support Tea – Now Available!

The colder months are coming upon us. This tends to brings an increase
in susceptibility to the Flu and other respiratory problems. One of the
best things you can do to care for your body is to give it all... More »

Fall 2020 Grant Cycle now accepting donations: Community Sustaining Fund

The Community Sustaining Fund, a continuous recipient of the Co-op’s Round Up! at the registers program, is now accepting applications for their 2020 Fall Grant Cycle. The Deadline for Receipt of Grant Applications is Friday, November 13th, 2020. 2020 ... More »

both stores closing early for inventory: eastside Oct 3 … westside Oct 1 & Oct 2

Olympia Food Co-op logo Both stores will be closing early for inventory: Eastside Co-op
Saturday October 3rd at 6pm Westside Co-op
Thursday October 1st at 7pm
Friday October 2nd at 6pm... More »

Finance Report First Quarter 2020 & Beyond

by Jill Lieseke, Staff Member

First quarter ending on March 31 brought so many changes to our Co-op and our world. These are challenging times; the impact being felt the world over. Similar to other years, our 1 st Q ... More »

Police Abolition Statement

From the Staff Collective of the Olympia Food Co-op: What has been known to some for many years has now become apparent to all: the police, whose American origins lie in the slave patrols that began in 1704, have not... More »

Bottled Water and Beyond – article written by former staff member

Olympia Food Co-op logo Bottled Water and Beyond
Megumi Sugihara, PhD
Former Olympia Food Co-op Grocery Co-manager West
PDF of article includes footnotes In early summer 2019, news arrived at the Olympia Food Co-op that Cowlitz tribe members and residents of Randle, Washington had... More »

Books for Prisoners – recipient of the 2020 Spring Grant from the Community Sustaining Fund

Thank you to all who participate in our register Round Up! program, contributing to the Community Sustaining Fund’s ability to provide grants for our community! News from the 2020 Spring Grant of the
Community Sustaining Fund

June 13, 2020 Community... More »

both stores will be CLOSED on Friday, June 12th.

Closed Friday June 12 notice graphic The Co-op will be
CLOSED
on Friday, June 12th, 2020
in solidarity with the
Statewide Silent March and General Strike
Black Lives Matter Seattle-King County... More »

a message from our Board of Directors

Olympia Food Co-op logo First of all, we thank you wholeheartedly for being loyal members of the Co-op as we all face the difficulties and impacts of the current pandemic. Whether you are able to come shop in our stores or use our Order... More »

spring 2020 grant cycle now accepting applications: Community Sustaining Fund

The Community Sustaining Fund, a continuous recipient of the Co-op’s Round Up! at the registers program, is now accepting applications for their 2020 Spring Grant Cycle. Special note: in addition to projects meeting the standard criteria, the Community Sustaining... More »

westside garden center NEWS!

watering cans at the westside garden center Did you know the
garden center at the westside is OPEN
5 days a week, 8 hours a day!!
11am – 7pm
Thursday – Monday
(closed Tuesday & Wednesday) And, did you know you can Order for Pickup?!  ... More »

Order for Pickup

Olympia Food Co-op logo The Co-op is offering order/pickup service to members
during the COVID-19 pandemic at our
Eastside location Google maps Please be aware that this is an emergency system, created in haste, so that the greatest number of members can access food... More »

closed May 1st International Workers Day

The Olympia Food Co-op
will be closed May 1st
for International Workers Day in solidarity with striking workers around the world In the past, for a very long time, both stores were closed seven days of the year, including May... More »

COVID-19 response & protocols

Olympia Food Co-op logo OLYMPIA FOOD CO-OP
COVID19 RESPONSE & PROTOCOLS Dear Co-op Community, The health and well-being of our customers, staff, volunteers and suppliers is our utmost concern at this time. We are working quickly to respond to ever changing conditions and want... More »

westside garden center is open Thursday through Monday daily

westside garden center hours graphic The Westside Garden Center is still Open!
Thursday thru Monday
11 am to 7 pm
(closed Tuesday & Wednesday) Both east and west Co-ops have so many wonderful
local veggie starts
seeds
seed potatoes
soils & compost
flower bulbs
and... More »

new hours starting Monday, April 6th

Olympia Food Co-op logo The new store hours will begin
Monday, April 6, 2020
and continue through the end of April Eastside
9am to 7pm
everyday Westside
9am to 1pm & 2pm to 7pm
everyday Westside Garden Center
11am to 7pm
Thursday through Monday... More »

COVID-19 Response Updates – Temporary Limited Store Hours – Temporary Suspension of Order & Pick Up

Olympia Food Co-op logo Temporary Limited Hours
Starting Thursday, March 26 Eastside Store
9am to 6pm
Everyday Westside Store
9am to 1pm AND
2pm to 9pm
Everyday Westside Garden Center
11am to 7pm
Thursday thru Monday only Our revised East and West store hours... More »

shopper update – Saturday, March 21st

Olympia Food Co-op logo Saturday, March 21, 2020. Dear Co-op Shoppers, In an effort to promote the safest possible social distancing in our stores, the Co-op has decided to limit the number of customers shopping at one time. We will be making adjustments to... More »

both stores will open late – 11am – Saturday, March 21st

Olympia Food Co-op logo Both East and West Co-ops will open late Saturday, March 21, by 11 AM. We apologize for the inconvenience but find it necessary to safely restock our shelves, thoroughly clean and work towards better social distancing measures in response to... More »

update Thursday, March 19

Olympia Food Co-op logo Thursday, March 19, 2020 Dear Co-op Community, The health and well-being of our customers, staff, volunteers and suppliers is our utmost concern at this time. We are working quickly to respond to ever changing conditions and want to update you... More »

COVID-19: a letter to our community

CDC stop the spread of germs PDF cutaway To Our Co-op Community: The health and safety of our Co-op community is our highest priority. As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread throughout the country, we want to share some of the actions the Co-op is taking to... More »

Co-op Kitchen Remodel Update

Thank you for your patience while we enlarge and update our kitchen.  Our Cheese department has been working hard to continue to bring you a variety of cheeses and our Deli Department is trying out some new things at our... More »

westside garden center now open! thursday – monday, 11am – 7pm

westside garden center hours graphic the westside garden center is now OPEN!
Thursday – Monday
10am – 6pm starts and seeds and so much more! ... More »

bakery Pop Up at the westside garden center! february 14 – 16

valentine's day bakery pop-up graphic The Co-op’s very own
Pop Up Bakery
at the
westside garden center! February 14 – 16, 2020
Friday – Sunday
11am – 6pm Featuring baked goods from the personal recipes of
our talented deli staff. ... More »

co-op kitchen remodel! last day for the salad bar is Friday, February 7th (though salads, sandwiches, and cold soups will be available…)

Dear Customers, The Co-op Deli Kitchen is being remodeled! Work will start Saturday,
February 8th and we will have to close the kitchen for 6 weeks (if all
goes to schedule…). We will do our best to continue to provide... More »

Thinking about Thanksgiving in solidarity with Indigenous Peoples

This week and month can be very challenging for our loved ones and community members who have Native/Indigenous heritage. For me, working in the natural food industry during the busiest week of the year, selling food for a holiday that... More »

open november 28th – 8am to 5pm

Both Co-op locations will be open on
November 28th, 2019 8am – 5pm The staff collective would like to recognize the diversity within our community. If you have thoughts on our store hours we would love to hear from you!... More »

turkeys start arriving on November 14th!

Both the eastside and westside Olympia Food Co-op locations will be offering Mary’s brand turkeys for your seasonal gathering again this year. These are some of the highest quality turkeys available, all are certified GMO-free from 3rd party certifier, The ... More »

BALLOT MEASURE “Should the Olympia Food Co-op add beer, wine, and other low alcohol beverages to the product mix?”

Member BALLOT – BEER & WINE STATEMENT pdf
The Olympia Food Co-op Elections 2019
Voting open October 15 – November 15, 2019 Voting information & online voting links found here The Ballot Measure
“Should the Olympia Food Co-op add beer,... More »

annual membership meeting November 2nd!

Join the Olympia Food Co-op for our
42nd Annual
Membership Meeting! Saturday, November 2nd
11am – 2pm 222 Columbia St NW
Downtown Olympia Meet the Board Candidates
Staff & Board Reports
Catered Lunch
& Music from Citizens Band ... More »

voting now open! ballots available online & in both stores October 15th – November 15th

Membership is ownership! Thank you for participating in our democratic process. election held October 15 – November 15, 2019
vote online or in either store Board Candidates PDF Statement on Ballot Measure PDF 2019 Member Ballot PDF ONLINE VOTING
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celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day!

The Olympia Food Co-op celebrates
Indigenous Peoples’ Day! Monday, October 14th, 2019 Sampling from 1-5 PM Paintings from Indigenous artist
Leonard Peltier will be on display! Join us in honoring and supporting Native and Indigenous Food Sovereignty by purchasing products... More »

westside garden center open weekends 10 – 6

Come on in! Check out our Garlic and Shallot starts! Seeds sales! Westside Garden Center
open Saturdays & Sundays
10am – 6pm Eastside Garden Center
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extended deadline for Board of Directors Applications! September 30th!

THE APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO SEPTEMBER 30TH! Join the Board of Directors! Take this opportunity to be an active participant in our Co-op’s future and the future of our community The Board of Director seats are open to... More »

15th annual Harvest Party!!

Join the Fun!
Taste some tasty Local Eats!
Enjoy the Music!
Celebrate our Co-op & Community! The Olympia Food Co-op 15th Annual
Harvest Party Saturday, September 7th, 2019
12 – 4pm West Central Park
1919 Division NW & Harrison
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join the Board of Directors! application process now open!!

Join the Board of Directors! Take this opportunity to be an active participant in our Co-op’s future and the future of our community All materials due by
9pm on September 15th, 2019 PDF of the Application Frequently Asked Questions What ... More »

summer classes are happening!

The Olympia Food Co-op summer classes are in full swing …. check out the listings on our website brochure PDF ... More »
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PROMOTIONAL ITEMS

  • $2.00

    Chocolove Chocolate Bar

    2.9-3.2 oz., selected varieties

  • $3.50

    Pacific Organic Broth

    32 oz., selected varieties

  • $5.00

    Talenti Gelato

    16 oz., selected varieties

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    921 Rogers St NW
    Olympia, WA 98502

    (360) 754-7666
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