Archives of the Olympia Food Co-op Blog of 2010 – 2015
Seed potatoes are here
Spring classes are live!
Produce Specials February 17 – 23

New whole peppers bulk east
Sacred Saturday’s with Dr. Bre
Buy a sweet for your sweet❤️
Produce Specials February 3-9

February 3 – 9
Hass Avocado Bags … 6.98/ea
Tango Mandarins … 2.89/lb
Ataulfo Mangoes … 3.59/lb
Kent Mangoes … 1.98/lb
Navel Oranges … 2.98/lb
Pummelos… 2.19/lb
Cauliflower … 1.59/lb
Celery … 2.19/lb
Cilantro … 1.39/ea
Green Curly... More »
Produce Specials January 27-February 2

January 27 –February 2
Red Grapes … 6.89/lb
Gold Nugget Mandarins … 2.89/lb
Clementine Mandarins … 2.89/lb
Minneola Tangelos… 2.29/lb
Pummelo … 2.39/lb
Baby Bok Choi … 2.89/lb
Broccoli … 2.39/lb
Brussel Sprouts … 4.29/lb
Red Bell Peppers... More »
Artisan January local artist sale!

New tea towels at the Westside
Exciting update about our Eastside store!

Open December 25th, but shorter hours
Open shorter hours January 1st
Turkey News 2024

- They’ll definitely be available on November 22nd, possibly even on the 21st.
They’ll be available in a variety of sizes and will be first come first serve. Sorry, no pre-orders or holds.
Transgender day of Rembemberance

Open Nov. 28th but shorter hours

New Round Up for Zomi’s Kitchen

Election Results

We have indoor plants for sale
Board election results

Produce Specials November 18 – 24

Sea moss at the west side!
New! At our Westside store ! Da Bomb Sea Moss Gel Wild harvested from the pristine waters of Saint Lucia Jamaica Brought to you by Da Bomb Products out of Renton Washington.... More »
Unity Commons Round Up raised $4079
Vote for the board

Produce specials November 4-10

Persimmons … 3.59/lb
Pomegranates… 2.49/lb
Avocado, Hass Bags … 6.98/ea
Brussels Sprouts … 5.79/lb
Cauliflower … 2.19/lb
English Cucumber 2.89/ea
Blue Oyster Mushroom … 9.39/lb
Vine tomato … 2.89/lb
We proudly carry... More »
Produce Specials Oct. 28 – Nov. 3

Oct. 28 – Nov. 3
Opal Apples … 2.29/lb
Keitt Mangoes … 3.79/lb
Star Krimson Pears … 2.29/lb
Fuyu Persimmons … 4.19/lb
Asparagus … 7.19/lb
Hass Avocado Bags … 7.29/ea
Brussels Sprouts … 5.19/lb
Celery …1.69/lb
Green &... More »
Celebrating national co-op month

Take action to protect organic cost share

Organic Certification Cost Share is at Risk The 2018 Farm Bill expired on September 30, 2023. Rather than passing a new Farm Bill in 2023, Congress extended the Farm Bill for one year. But that Farm Bill extension is also... More »
The deli made hot sauce!

Westside sale: skull cookies and pumpkin spice spread!

Produce specials Oct. 21-27

Oct. 21 – 27
Bartlett Pears … 1.98/lb
Fuyu Persimmons … 4.19/lb
Pomegranates … 3.89/lb
Baby Bok Choi … 3.19/lb
Broccoli … 3.19/lb
Broccolini … 3.29/ea
Cauliflower …2.19/lb
Mini-Mix Sweet Pepper Bags … 5.19/ea
Radish Bunches … 2.19/ea... More »
Produce Specials Oct. 14-20th

Oct. 14 – Oct. 20 Opal Apples … 2.29/lb
Fuyu Persimmons … 4.69/lb
Pineapple … 1.69/lb
Pomegranates … 4.39/lb Hass Avocado Bags … 7.29/ea
Brussels Sprouts … 5.69/lb
Cucumbers … 1.69/lb
Shitake Mushrooms …9.98/lb
Red Bell Peppers …... More »
Produce Specials Oct. 7-13

Red Bell Peppers … 4.19/lb
Mini Sweet Mix Peppers …5.19/ea
Yellow Potatoes … 1.39/lb
Vine Tomatoes … 1.98/lb We proudly carry locally grown produce from: Boistfort Valley Farm, Curtis, WA
Brownfield Orchard, Chelan, WA... More »
Hello pumpkin season

Our 47th Annual Membership meeting’s happening 11/9, save the date!

Produce specials Sept. 30- Oct. 6

Sept. 30 – Oct.6
Cosmic Crisp Apples … 2.29/lb
Concord Grapes … 2.49/lb
Gold Pineapple … 1.69/lb
Hass Avocado Bags … 7.59/ea
Celery … 1.59/lb
Red Bell Peppers … 3.98/lb
Red Potatoes …1.29/lb
Yellow Potatoes … 1.29/lb
Bunched... More »
Deli soup changing to cup prices!

Produce Specials September 16- 22

Keitt Mangoes … 2.98/lb
Broccoli … 3.19/lb
Celery … 1.59/lb
Bi-Color Corn … 1.29/ea
Red Potatoes … 1.29/lb
Yellow Potatoes … 1.29/lb
Red Radishes … 1.98/ea
Butternut Squash … 1.69/lb
We proudly carry locally ... More »
Gluten Free Tiramisu Brownies
There’s still time to run for the board!

Autumn Classes

Want to help our co-op expand?

Produce Specials Aug. 26- Sept. 1

Produce Specials August 12-18

August 12 – 18
Strawberries 1# … 4.98/ea
Green Seedless Grapes … 3.59/lb
Red Seedless Grapes … 3.59/lb
Thomcord Grapes … 3.98/lb
Meyer Lemons … 2.49/lb
Cantaloupe Melon … 1.39/lb
Broccolini … 2.59/ea
Bi-Color Corn … 1.49/ea
Green... More »
We’re hiring
Run for Our Board of Directors!
Board Adopts D.E.I. Purpose, Values & Vision

Study Finds Heavy Metals in Tampons, But We Can Help

Produce Specials July 22-28

July 22 – 28
Cantaloupe Melons … 1.39/lb
Snow Leopard Melons … 1.69/lb
Rhubarb … 4.29/lb
Celery… 1.19/lb
Mini-Sweet Pepper Bags … 6.19/ea
Heirloom Mixed Tomatoes … 6.59/lb
We proudly carry locally grown produce from:
Brownfield Orchards, Chelan, ... More »
Produce Specials July 15-21

July 15 – 21
Green Seedless Grapes … 3.89/lb
Red Seedless Grapes … 3.89/lb
Tommy Atkin Mangoes … 1.89/lb
Galia Melons … 2.29/lb
Yellow Peaches … 4.79/lb
Black & Red Plums … 3.19/lb
Pluots … 3.19/lb
Mini-Seedless Watermelons... More »
Water conservation class July 16th

Altitude Snacks demo

Produce Specials July 8-14

July 8 – 14
Blueberry Pints … 4.39/ea
Blueberries, 2# … 10.49/ea8-14
Cantaloupe Melons … 0.89/lb
Yellow Nectarines … 4.29/lb
Mini Seedless Watermelons … 1.39/lb
Hass Avocado Bags … 8.29/ea
Red Cabbage … 1.59/ea
Heirloom Mixed Tomatoes …... More »
Last chance! Sign up for our Empowering the Menopausal Transition Class

Produce Specials July 1-7

Blackberries, 6oz … 4.69/ea
Blueberry Pints … 4.69/ea
Raspberries, ½ Pints … 4.69/ea
Green Seedless Grapes … 3.69/lb
Red Seedless Grapes … 3.69/lb
Cantaloupe Melon … 1.59/lb
Honeydew Melon … 1.98/lb
White or Bi-Color ... More »
Victory for workers! Amy’s Kitchen boycott ends
Produce Specials June 24-30

June 24 – 30
Black Mission Figs … 4.19//b
Tommy Mangoes… 1.59/lb
Blueberry Pint … 5.49/ea
Strawberry 1#… 2.39/ea
Snow Leopard Melon … 2.39
Yellow Nectarines … 3.69/lb
Yellow Peach … 3.69/lb
Green Beans … 3.19/lb
Red Radish... More »
Succession Planting & Harvesting Class July 6th

Equal Exchange’s Avocado Purchasing Impact Report
Produce Specials June 17-23

June 17 – 23 Apricots … 4.19/ea
Yellow Nectarines… 4.59/lb
White Nectarines … 4.79.lb
Ataulfo Mangoes … 2.39/lb
Cantaloupe Melons … 1.29/lb
Honeydew Melons … 1.19/lb
Mini-Watermelons … 1.39/lb Green Beans … 3.19/lb
Broccolini … 2.29/ea
Cilantro …... More »
Yummy new local product!
Let us know what you think! Take our membership survey

A happy shopper tonight
Rising River lettuce
Produce Specials June 10-16

June 10 – 16 Blueberry Pints … 5.19/ea
Green Seedless Grapes … 3.89/lb
Red Seedless Grapes … 3.89/lb
Gummy Bear Grapes … 4.98.lb
Ataulfo Mangoes … 2.49/lb
Mini-Watermelons … 1.29/lb
Yellow Nectarines … 4.89/lb
Yellow Peaches … 4.39/lb... More »
Altitude Snacks Sampling

Produce Specials June 3-9

June 3 – 9 Apricots … 4.98/lb
Red Cherries… 7.59/lb
Cantaloupe Melons … 1.39/lb
Tommy Atkins Mangoes … 1.89/lb
Large Seedless Watermelon … 0.98/lb Hass Avocado Bags … 6.69/ea
Broccolini … 1.89/ea
Rainbow Chard … 2.49/ea
Green Curly... More »
Produce Specials May 13-19

May 13 – 19 Blueberry Pints … 5.59/ea
Strawberries 1#… 4.89/ea
Limes … 2.89/lb
Tommy Atkins Mangoes … 1.89/lb
Cantaloupe … 1.19/lb
Formosa Papaya … 2.49/lb
Pineapple … 1.59/lb Broccoli … 3.19/lb
Cilantro … 1.59/ea
Jicama … 2.39/lb... More »
Yoga Way of Life Demo Friday May 10

Produce Specials May 6 – 12

May 6 – 12
Blueberry Pints … 5.89/ea
Blueberries, 18oz … 9.79/ea
Strawberries 1#… 4.79/ea
Grapefruit … 1.98/lb
Mini-Watermelon … 1.39/lb
Ataulfo Mangoes … 2.19/lb
Tommy Atkins Mangoes … 1.89/lb Green Beans … 2.69/lb
Sugar Snap Peas …... More »
Community Farm Land Trust- Localvore May 8th
New Round Up at the Registers

Food Safety Alert regarding organic walnuts!

Upcoming Member Engagement Forum 5/18

May 18, 10 am to 1 pm. Please note that this has been moved from the Olympia Center to the stores! Share some time with the Member Relations Committee of the Board to
discuss some of these... More »
Both stores closed May 1st

FYI, in case you’re new to the co-op,Tomorrow we recognize May Day as our Holiday by being closed all day at both locations. Happy May Day! Here’s some context from an... More »
Produce Specials April 29- May 5

April 29 – May 5 Limes … 3.29/lb
Cantaloupe Melon … 1.39/lb
Navel Oranges … 2.69/lb Hass Avocadoes … 4.69/lb
Hass Avocado Bags …5.98/ea
Cilantro … 1.59/ea
Jicama … 2.39/lb
Jalapeno Peppers … 6.79/lb
Roma Tomatoes … 2.19/lb... More »
Closed for May Day

New herbs at the Eastside

in the bulk department at the Eastside location!... More »
Bike to the Co-op in May for treats and a chance to win

Produce Specials April 22-28

April 22 – 28 Cosmic Crisp Apples … 1.69/lb
Kiwis … 4.19/lb
Kumquats … 10.19/lb
Mandarins 2# Bags … 5.98/ea
Gold Nugget Mandarins … 2.98/lb
Ataulfo Mangoes … 2.59/lb
Tommy Atkins Mangoes … 2.19/lb
Asian Pears … 2.19/lb... More »
NCG’s 2023 Food Co-op Impact Report

It’s an exciting time to be part of a food co-op in the United States — growing numbers of people and communities are discovering their power and organizing food co-ops in their neighborhoods, while... More »
Produce Specials April 15-21

April 15 – 21 Cosmic Crisp Apples … 1.79/lb
Lemons … 1.98/lb
Tango Mandarins … 2.89/lb
Ataulfo Mangoes … 2.69/lb
Navel Oranges … 2.39/lb
Bartlett Pears … 2.19/lb
Pineapple … 1.69/lb
Rhubarb … 4.69/lb Baby Bok Choi …... More »
Arts Walk Artisan’s Market at our office

Featuring complimentary refreshments and a variety of artisan wares including
jewelry, handmade notebooks, prints, paintings & drawings, sculpture and tattoo art. Friday April 26 6-10pm | Saturday April... More »
Produce Specials March 25-31

March 25 – 31
Cosmic Crisp Apples … 1.59/lb
Blueberry Pints … 6.39/ea
Medjool Dates … 9.29/ea
Kiwis … 4.19/lb
Tommy Atkins Mangoes … 2.49/lb
Cara Cara Oranges … 1.98/lb Asparagus … 3.89/lb
Green Beans … 2.29/lb
Carrot... More »
Produce Specials March 18-24

March 18 – 24
Fuji Apples … 1.19/lb
Medjool Dates … 9.29/ea
Gold Nugget Mandarins … 2.79/lb
Ataulfo Mangoes … 3.19/lb
Bartlett Pears … 2.19/lb Artichokes … 3.39/ea
Asparagus … 3.98/lb
Brussels Sprouts… 3.29/lb
English Cucumbers … 1.98/ea... More »
Produce Specials March 11-17

March 11 – 17
Cosmic Crisp Apples … 1.59/lb
Medjool Dates … 9.29/ea
Gold Nugget Mandarins … 3.19/lb
Tommy Atkin Mangoes … 2.69/lb
Formosa Papaya … 2.19/lb
Bartlett Pears … 2.39/lb
D’Anjou Pears … 1.69/lb
Pineapple … 1.59/lb... More »
Souper Sunday interview

Thank you to Souper Sunday – ... More »
Corn beef brisket
No more Heritage Meats

Heritage Meats is converting to frozen wholesale only and will no longer be offering their fresh options to us. Friday March 15th... More »
Produce Specials March 3-10

March 4 – 10 Kumquats … 9.98/lb
Mandarin 2# Bags … 5.59/ea
Ataulfo Mangoes … 3.49/lb
Minneola Tangelos … 1.98/lb
Blood Oranges … 2.89/lb Asparagus … 3.98/lb
Green Beans … 4.29/lb
Brussels Sprouts… 3.49/lb
Cauliflower … 1.69/lb
English... More »
Spring classes are scheduled!

No Scent Just Makes Sense

NCG Co+op Deals app

Produce Specials Feb 19- 25

February 19 – 25 Opal Apples … 2.19/lb
Meyer Lemons … 2.59/lb
Murcott Mandarins … 2.89/lb
Ataulfo Mangoes … 3.29/lb Asparagus … 4.59/lb
Broccoli … 1.98/lb
Brussels Sprouts … 3.79/lb
English Cucumbers … 2.98/ea
Shiitake Mushrooms … 10.69/lb... More »
New at our Westside store
Get the new Co+op deals app

Whole Bionaturae line on sale

Produce Specials Feb. 12- 18

February 12 – 18 Opal Apples … 1.98/lb
Blueberries, 6oz … 4.69/ea
Dragonfruit … 8.59/lb
Murcott Mandarins … 2.98/lb
Tango Mandarins … 2.98/lb
TDE Shasta Gold Mandarins … 2.98/lb
Ataulfo Mangoes … 3.69/lb
Formosa Papaya … 2.19/lb
Red... More »
Desserts from Elaine’s class

Produce specials Feb. 5-11th

February 5 – 11 Blueberries 6oz … 4.98/ea
Kiwis … 3.98/lb
Tango Mandarins … 2.98/lb
Ataulfo Mangoes … 3.69/lb
Tommy Atkins Mangoes … 3.19/lb
Cara Cara Navel Oranges … 1.98/lb
Heirloom Navel Oranges … 1.98/lb
Asian Pears …... More »