Archives of the Olympia Food Co-op Blog of 2010 – 2015
PRODUCE SPECIALS JUNE 6-12

June 6 – 12
Blueberry Pints … 5.59/ea
Blueberries, 18oz … 9.19/ea
Strawberries, 1# … 5.29/ea
Green Seedless Grapes … 6.29/lb
Red Seedless Grapes … 6.79/lb
Navel Oranges … 2.19/lb
Yellow Peaches … 5.19/lb Green Cabbage … 1.49/lb... More »
MEMBER SURVEY- QUESTIONS ABOUT SELLING TURKEYS

PRODUCE SPECIALS MAY 29- JUNE 6

May 29– June 6 Cosmic Crisp Apples . . . 1.89/lb
1# Strawberries . . . 4.69/ea
Red Cherries … 11.29/lb
Green Grapes … 6.29/lb
Tommy Atkin Mango … 1.59/lb
Cantaloupe . . . 1.29/ea
Mini Watermelons .... More »
SIGN UP FOR CLASSES!

FRESH PASTA BACK @ THE WESTSIDE STORE

PRODUCE SPECIALS MAY 22-28

LIFE CELEBRATION FOR DESDRA OCEAN DAWNING

New Traditions Fair Trade
300 Fifth Ave. SW, Olympia
On June 4, 2023
To celebrate the life of Desdra Ocean Dawning To Share stories,
memories and laughter We will be gathering at 2pm
Refreshments will be... More »
PRODUCE SPECIALS 5/15-5/21

May 15 – 21 Gala Apples … 1.29/lb
Blueberry Pints … 5.79/ea
Ataulfo Mangos … 2.19/lb
Tommy Atkins Mangos … 1.98/lb
Cantaloupe Melon … 1.19/lb
Heirloom Navel Oranges … 1.98/lb
Bartlett Pears … 1.89/lb Broccoli … 3.19/lb
Fennel... More »
BICYCLE COMMUNITY CHALLENGE

PRODUCE SPECIALS 4/24-4/30

PRODUCE SPECIALS 4/17-23

WE’LL BE CLOSED MAY 1ST!

PRODUCE SPECIALS 4/3-4/9

Strawberries 1# … 5.18/ea
Ataulfo Mangoes … 2.39/lb
Tommy Atkin Mangoes … 1.79/lb
Navel Oranges . . . 1.79/lb
Shasta Gold Tangerine . . . 2.69/lb Asparagus … 3.69/lb... More »
PRODUCE SPECIALS 3/20-3/26

March 20 – 26
Cosmic Crisp Apples … 2.19/lb
Strawberries 1# … 4.59/ea
Gold Nugget Mandarins … 2.69/lb
Tango Mandarins … 2.19/lb
Ataulfo Mangoes … 2.69/lb
Cara Cara Oranges … 2.19/lb
d’Anjou Pears … 1.49/lb Broccoli … 2.59/lb... More »
WE’RE HIRING COLLECTIVE STAFF

NEW ROUND UP FOR CAPITAL HOMECARE COOPERATIVE

PRODUCE SPECIALS 1/30 – 2/5

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

PRODUCE SPECIALS 1/23 – 1/29

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

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

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!

COLLECTING FOOD FOR GARFIELD ELEMENTARY PANTRY

to donate: -nut butters and jelly/jam
-pasta and sauces
-canned tuna and ... More »
WEEKLY 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

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

- Thursday November 24, open 9-5
Sunday December 25, open
VOTE FOR THE BOARD!
45th ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

GARDEN CENTER SALE!

At the Westside:
- 50% off seeds
25% off ALL full price plants, growing supplies, fertilizers, pottery,
soils, and composts.
*Tools not discounted
ARTS WALK AT OUR DOWNTOWN SPACE

NATIONAL DISABILITY INDEPENDENCE DAY

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

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
BULK SPECIALS JUNE 29 – July 12, 2022

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?

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

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

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!

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

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

From 11am to 6:30 pm at 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

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

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!

Bulk Specials – May 18-31

Hummingbird’s Sprouted Salted Almonds…17.39/lb
Hummingbird’s Sprouted Salted Walnuts…12.09/lb
Hummingbird’s... More »
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

After five rides, you’re entered into our... More »
Produce Specials May 2 – 8, 2022

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 »
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
Stores Closed on May 1st for International Workers’ Day

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

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

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
End of the Season Garden Store SALE!

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
Annual Membership Meeting Sat. November 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

Bulk Specials July 21 – August 3

Juneteenth Celebration in Olympia June 19th

Bulk Specials June 16 – 29

Olympia Food Co-op Celebrates Pride Month June 2021

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
Eastside closing at 8 PM Sun. Feb. 14th
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 »
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

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

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 »
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

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

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

spring 2020 grant cycle now accepting applications: Community Sustaining Fund
westside garden center NEWS!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

update Thursday, March 19

COVID-19: a letter to our community
