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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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
scroll... More »

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 »

Come on in! Check out our Garlic and Shallot starts! Seeds sales! Westside Garden Center
open Saturdays & Sundays
10am – 6pm Eastside Garden Center
open Everyday
8am – 8pm ... More »

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 »

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
with... More »

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 »

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

Folks have been wondering where the Alaffia bulk wellness products have gone… here is a letter from wellness to you… Dear Co-op Customer, We regret to inform you that Alaffia has discontinued its bulk program,
which includes hair and body... More »

  New Things To Try In The Eastside Bulk Department With summer upon us, it is great to have some healthy easy things to bring with you camping or to picnics. Perfect for hikes or a quick refreshing drink, Organic... More »

The Deli has been flattered by the comments we get about the Sunday Gluten Free Biscuits and Gravy. As we enter summer, these hearty foods must migrate to their chilly natural habitats to hibernate and wait for the blustery weather... More »

Wishing Olympia a Happy Pride! 10 Iconic Photos of LGBTQ History from Getty Images celebration in Olympia with Capitol City Pride celebration in San Francisco celebration in New York... More »

The Community Sustaining Fund recently held their biannual grant cycle. Funds from the Co-op Round Up! at the register program were dispersed to five local organizations seeking help with various projects. Canoe Journey/Standing Rock Medic Bus
Stipends for teachers for... More »

check out the new listings & register online or in the stores link to the calendar Spring Classes Poster PDF ... More »

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 »

We recognize the importance of conservation at the Co-op, so beginning on March 1st, 2019, our deli is increasing the container discount from 5¢ to 30¢ when you bring your own to the eastside soup and salad bar! You can... More »

Co-op Conversation on Beer & Wine Saturday, April 6, 2019
1pm – 4pm Olympia Community Center
222 Columbia NW
Downtown Olympia Join us for a community conversation on the binding fall member ballot to carry beer and wine in at... More »

the westside garden center is now open daily, 10am – 6pm starts and seeds and so much more!  ... More »

We have added a new Register Round Up option!  Capital Homecare Cooperative provides in home services to seniors and people with disabilities, and are working to create sustainable living for the caregivers. All the caregivers are members, thus have a... More »

Welcome to our new and returning Board members!
The results of our election, including our first-ever electronic ballots, are as follows:
Desdra Dawning
Jim Hutcheon
Frederick Jack Meldicott
Mel Bilodeau Bylaw change results are in! The Board and staff proposed... More »

SALAD BAR PRICE ANNOUNCEMENT Starting January 2019, The Olympia Food Co-op will increase the price of our salad bar to $7.99 per pound for both hot and cold food. Sandwiches and coffee will remain the same price. We have been... More »

The Co-op will be open
January 1st
8am – 9pm 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 »

The Co-op will be open
December 25th
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 »

The Co-op’s very own
Pop Up Bakery
at the
westside garden center! November 26 – December 14, 2018
Tuesday – Friday
8 am – 11:30 am What a great way to use our beautiful garden center in the winter months!... More »

Mary’s Organic and Mary’s Free Range turkeys have arrived, weighing 8 – 22 pounds, and both Co-ops are stocked full! Also some Shelton’s turkey parts are available – breasts, thighs, drumsticks. And, the eastside has a limited quantity of uncured... More »

The Co-op will be open November 22nd, 2018 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! Email here... More »

Membership is ownership! Thank you for participating in our democratic process. election held October 15 – November 15, 2018
results will be posted no later than November 22, 2018 ONLINE VOTING
scroll to view the Board candidate’s essays
CLICK HERE ... More »

The Olympia Food Co-op Board of Directors has now endorsed the following initiatives and propositions: Prop 1 – Transit Tax
Intercity Transit website Initiative 940 – Deescalate Washington
Deescalate Washington website Initiative 1631- Washington State Carbon Tax
Yes on 1631 ... More »

Our 41st Annual Membership Meeting
November 3rd, 2018
11am – 3pm
Olympia Center downtown (click to Google maps) Catch up with the news from our Board of Directors, committees, staff members, and our Board candidates. Participate in a member... More »

Join the fun at our Harvest Party & Zuke Fest!  Food! Music! Contests! Sunday, September 9th
noon – 4pm
West Central Park on Olympia’s westside
corner of Harrison & Division
google map link Our annual celebration of our local bounty... More »

Take this opportunity to be an active participant in your Co-op’s future
and the future of our community! Join the Board of Directors! Board of Directors Application (pdf) Applications Accepted
August 1 – September 15 (by 9p.m.)
Elections held October... More »

want this wagon?
raffles are held at both stores
– and, yes –
there is a wagon for each store!!
no purchase necessary!! three weeks to enter your name for the drawing!
open until 9pm Tuesday, July 3rd! Here are... More »

Join us in celebrating the incredible zucchini and start your preparations to enter the Zuke Fest at our Annual Harvest Party! Sunday
September 9th, 2018
Noon – 4pm West Central Park
on Olympia’s Westside
at Harrison and Division Prizes!
Live... More »

we are still rounding up for this group! The South Sound Farm Trust (South of the Sound Community Farm Land Trust) , a “nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving farmland and to keeping it farmed forever”. Based in Olympia, this organization... More »

Meet Jim Htucheon, President of our Board of Directors! Every Thursday evening, he is here at the eastside Co-op, sharing our abundance of local foods, offering delicious samples and pairings. Come by and say hello! For more information on our... More »

The 31st Annual Intercity Transit
Bicycle Commuter Challenge In May, when you ride to the Co-op,
come to the Customer Service desk,
get a treat, and a punch on your Olympia Food Co-op Ride Card.
After 5 rides, your Ride... More »

Here are some links you might be interested in exploring… Employment Application (PDF) Employment at the Co-op Staff Job Description Consensus Primer How the Co-op is structured The Olympia Food Co-op Bylaws Our Mission Statement        ... More »

enter to win…
Annie’s Compost & Gardening Kit (Valued at $90!)
There will be two winners – one at each Co-op location! Entry forms are found at the display, or cashiers have them – then drop it off at the... More »

Join us in celebrating Earth Day with Local Eats!
Sunday, April 22nd
11am – 5pm
Westside Olympia Food Co-op This will be a fun time for all! We will be featuring lovely local foods from our vendors, local music by... More »

The 31st Annual Intercity Transit
Bicycle Commuter Challenge
is getting ready to roll and
registration is now open! In the month of May, cyclists of all ages can
participate with logging miles and get prizes! And, anytime in May,... More »

here is our latest round up! The South Sound Farm Trust (South of the Sound Community Farm Land Trust) , a “nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving farmland and to keeping it farmed forever”. Based in Olympia, this organization supports a... More »

We now have bananas through Equal Exchange, and will carry them as long as they are available! With some great pictures, lots of info, and personal experience blogs, we will point you to Equal Exchange’s website for more info about... More »

We have recently installed the NFC reader at the Eastside on Lane #2 for folks who would like to pay with their phone. This unit will read Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, Google Pay, and others. This payment option is an... More »

The first vegetable starts of the year are now in! Peas, lettuces, kales, so many to choose from waiting for you … and more lovely culinary and medicinal herbs, of course! There are also blueberries, strawberries, plenty of seed potatoes,... More »

Rawkstar Creations no longer has an additional $1.50 bottle deposit for their products. If you have any of those old style deposit bottles, bring them back before February 28, 2018 for a refund. They looked like this….   Also, of... More »

In partnership with the National Co-op Grocers,
the Olympia Food Co-op will be participating in a fundraising effort
by Cascadian Farms to donate funds to the Land Institute. For two weeks, starting February 14th, Cascadian Farms will give... More »

Westside Garden Center
open daily 10am – 6pm,
located across the Westside parking lot to the south. Here you will find tools, soils, starts, seeds, books, and so much more! Eastside Garden Center
open during store hours, daily 8am –... More »

Join the Board of Directors! Take this opportunity to be an active participant in your Co-op’s future and the future of our community! There are two seats to fill in the Board of Directors, due to vacancies. One position is... More »

Pizza Klatch, a local organization who provide support for our LGBTQ+Youth, is getting ready for their annual fundraiser, the Slice of the Good Life Gayla, on February 3rd. This year, Grammy nominee Mary Lambert, will be the featured... More »

Congratulations to these groups (scroll for more about their grant awards) The Bridge Music Project
Edible Forest Gardens
Strengthening Sanctuary
Common Cause Property Alliance
Women of Color Leadership Movement The Community Sustaining Fund has been a Co-op round up for... More »

and the winners are… … Thurston County Food Bank received $150 worth of produce (wholesale!) … eastside winner – Juaquin … westside winner – Maya To participate, ask a cashier or customer service to sign up – all we need... More »

Thank you for voting for your Board of Directors! In order of most votes, here are the selections for the three year term of
January 2018 – December 2020 Joanne McCaughan Peter Brown Benjamin (Ben) Witten To read their original... More »

Come celebrate with us! Save the Date! Saturday, October 28, 2017
3pm – 8pm
Olympia Community Center
222 Columbia Street NW The party will include lots of food, music, and helpful information (of course!), and we are also preparing a... More »

Rounding up at the register has been an tradition here at the Olympia Food Co-op for a long time. It can be an incredible way for our community to come together to help organizations, small business, and individuals in time... More »

  2017 Election Application PDF 2017 Election Application PDF Applications due by 9p.m. on September 15th Elections held October 15th – November 15th ... More »

. This year, in celebration of our 40 years, we are combining our Annual Membership Meeting with a party*! This means lots of delicious food, fun music, helpful information, and we are preparing a visual celebration! We... More »

Barbecue at the Park Sunday, July 23rd noon – 4pm Priest Point Park, Shelter #3 Join us for food & fun times…
it’s a summer shindig to celebrate YOU! For more information,
or to make sure there will be food... More »

. Beginning July 3, the Senior and Disability Memberships will no longer include an additional 10% discount off of membership prices. If you are finding the additional discount is needed, we encourage you to consider changing your membership to the ... More »

The Westside Garden Center
will be hosting a big
Summer Sale and Clearance Event! This weekend!
Saturday and Sunday
June 23rd and 24th 10am – 7pm Spend $20 and receive a
free 4″ herb start from
Rising River Farm!* *Westside... More »

want this wagon?
hurry in to enter your name!! There is only one week left!
raffles are held at both stores
– and, yes –
there is a wagon for each store!!
no purchase necessary!! one more week left to... More »

We welcome you to Join us for a mini
Co-op Conversation on the implementation of our
new Cooperative Access Program! Wednesday, June 7
6pm – 8pm
Olympia Community Center, Room 100
222 Columbia St NW (click for Google map)... More »

Today – our first taste of summer with sunny skies and 75 degrees – we got a chance to peek into the Garden Center at the Westside Co-op to see what was up … and … wow! Folks finding the... More »

Sign up is now OPEN! 30th annual Bicycle Commuter Challenge! Folks who participate get to log their miles for the month of May, get treats and prizes from participating businesses they visit on their bikes. Sign up is now OPEN!... More »

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

Pardon our mess over the next couple of weeks as we shift things around to freshen the store up a bit. Happy Spring! ... More »

We have a new Cooperative Access Program membership! Beginning July 3, Senior and Disability Memberships will no longer include a 10% discount on purchases. Any member who qualifies is encouraged to change to a Cooperative Access Program membership, and to... More »

folks from Thurston County Food Bank will be
collecting fresh produce at
both Co-op locations Saturday March 25th
10am – 3pm Come on in, buy some fresh produce, then bring it to the table
in front of stores these days... More »

At the Co-op, we’re proud of the fact that our membership is afford­able and accessible to anyone who wants to join us. Almost 20 years ago, the Co-op began offering a free annual membership, including a 10% discount, to anyone... More »

March 8th is International Women’s Day In the spirit of service towards an organization which supports women in our community, some staff will be utilizing the day to collect supplies for the Interfaith Works Shelter at both our Eastside and ... More »

Member Relations Committee of the Board Application PDF Thank you for your interest in the Member Relations Committee! This Committee of the Board, a group of members-at-large, Board, and staff members meets monthly and is tasked to facilitate communication... More »

Welcome 2017 and our 40 year anniversary! This month, the Produce Newsletter has an interesting step-by-step list, leading one on an adventurous journey resulting in a tailored-for-only-you healthy cookbook: 11 Ideas to Help You Eat More Vegetables and Fruits in ... More »

We will be open
weekends in December and
for the full week of December 19th – 24th Here are the participating artists Boom Gallery
Various Jewelry and Pottery Items Deborah Smith
Crochet Hats & Children Sweater/Hat Sets Diana Teachout
Handsewn... More »

the election results are in! thank you to all who voted for your Board of Directors! In order of most votes, here are the selections Desdra Dawning, 3 year term
Raven Redbone, 3 year term
Jaime Rossman,... More »

Every year in the fall, we celebrate YOU, by holding your Co-op Annual Membership Meeting to bring you Co-op updates and more! This year it will be held on Saturday, November 12, 2016
11am – 2pm
Olympia Community Center, Room ... More »