We have a very important announcement related to running for the board of directors:

If you submitted your application before September 2nd, you may need to reapply due to a technical issue on our end. We are very sorry for any inconvenience. Please email us at boardapplication@olympiafood.coop to make sure we received your application.

All our produce is Certified Organic or grown with organic methods.

Produce Specials for the week of September 1 – 7

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• Piel de Sapo Melons. . . 1.49/lb
• Snow Leopard Melons… 1.49/lb
• Celery … 1.39/lb
• Walla Walla Sweet Onions . . . 1.59/lb
  
  We currently proudly carry locally grown produce from:
  
  Boistfort Valley Farm, 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
  
  All our produce is Certified Organic or grown with organic methods.

All our produce is Certified Organic or grown with organic methods. Here are the specials
for the week of August 25 – 31.

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• Black Mission Figs . . . 10.39/lb
• Brown Turkey Figs … 10.39/lb
• Cantaloupe Melons … 1.29/lb
• Piel de Sapo Melons … 1.59/lb
• Hass Avocado Bags … 7.29/ea
• Cauliflower . . . 1.89/lb
• Bi-Color & Yellow Corn … 1.49/ea
• Green Onions … 1.29/ea
• Jalapeno Peppers . . . 4.69/lb

We currently proudly carry locally grown produce from:

Boistfort Valley Farm, WA
Brownfield Orchards, Chelan, WA
Burnt Ridge Orchards, WA
Here To There Farm, WA
Kingfisher Farm, Rochester, WA
Little Big Farm, Olympia, WA
Okanogan Producers Marketing Assoc., Okanogan, WA
Piece By Piece Farm, WA
Rising River Farm, Rochester, WA

The Board of Directors meets the third Thursday of every month. Meetings start at 6:00 pm, and take place at the Co-op’s downtown office at 610 Columbia St SW as well as by zoom.  All Olympia Food Co-op members are welcome to attend and each agenda includes open time for member comments. Comments to the Board can also be emailed to ofcboard@olympiafood.coop

zoom link to attend virtually

08.21.25 agenda

Asphalting work’s happening on Landsdale Road this week! Yes, we are open and apologies in advance for any inconvenience. From what we understand this work will be completed by August 22nd. Thank you for your patience!

Produce Specials for the week of August 18- 24.

All our produce is Certified Organic or grown with organic methods.

• Strawberries 1– 5.49/ea
• Green Seedless Grapes– 3.89/lb
• Kent Mangoes–1.89/lb
• Galia Melons– 1.59/lb
• Snow Leopard Melons–1.59/lb
• Piel de Sapo Melons– 1.59/lb
• Broccoli– 2.79/lb
• Celery– 1.49/lb
• Mini Persian Cucumbers– 1.98/lb
• Red Bell Peppers– 5.39/lb
• Medley Potato Bags– 3.79/ea
• Shallots– 4.69/lb

We currently proudly carry locally grown produce from:

• Boistfort Valley Farm, WA
• Brownfield Orchards, Chelan, WA
• Burnt Ridge Orchards, WA
• Here To There Farm, WA
• Kingfisher Farm, Rochester, WA
• Little Big Farm, Olympia, WA
• Okanogan Producers Marketing Assoc., Okanogan, WA
• Piece By Piece Farm, WA
• Rising River Farm, Rochester, WA
• Wobbly Cart Farm, Rochester, WA

What’s the sound I hear… an Eastside Store improvement project? — By Fern Moore, Staff Member

For the last several years, our Eastside store has been enjoying significant growth. While it’s so wonderful to see more and more customers choosing the Co-op as a place to get their food, we know that the increase in customers is creating more challenges for you and our staff. Shopping aisles are getting crammed, parking is becoming a challenge, bathrooms are limited and our product offerings could be much more if we had more retail space. In addition to serious space limitations, we are in real need of upgrades to the existing facility. The Eastside Store is quite energy inefficient, and we know it’s getting kind of funky…

What Would An Improved Eastside Look Like?
To better serve our growing membership base, we need more retail space with abundant displays of our local, organic produce and all the products currently on sale. Imagine the
checkout area being spacious and easy to move around in! And how about parking at the Eastside that is easily navigable and well signed, new and larger bathrooms, a more eco-
friendly facility, and a more aesthetically-pleasing storefront!

Are There Any New Features That Might Result From This Project?
Some ideas we’ve heard from members and staff include a full-service deli, more dining space, espresso bar, and more bulk items. Solar panel arrays, a battery back-up system, all electric HVAC, and a better insulated store would all lead to a more eco-friendly experience for Co-op members. In the coming months, the Co-op Board will be reaching out to our members to hear from you about what changes might be most important to you so that we can align project store improvements with the priorities of our membership.

Will This Happen Tomorrow?
The simple answer is no. Given the property size we have, there are many factors to consider and we are currently working with consultants to analyze the various options including expanding and improving our current store, rebuilding the store on our current property, or relocating to another property. We know we need to make changes and it will take time for this process to unfold. In the meantime, thank you for your patience and we look forward to updating you on this exciting endeavor!

Please feel free to contact expansion@olympiafood.coop with any
questions or comments. Thanks!

Produce Specials for the week of August 11-17.

All our produce is Certified Organic or grown with organic methods.

• Black Mission Figs… 10.49/lb
• Brown Turkey Figs . . . 10.49/lb
• Red & Green Seedless Grapes … 3.89/lb
• Cantaloupe Melons … 1.29/lb
• Galia Melons … 1.59/lb
• Bartlett Pears … 2.29/lb
• Dapple Dandy Pluots … 2.79/lb
• Hass Avocado Bags… 7.59/ea
• Green Beans . . . 3.98/lb
• Broccolini . . . 2.98/ea
• Cauliflower … 2.29/lb
• Cilantro … 1.79/ea
• Corn . . . 1.49/ea
• Green Onions … 1.29/ea

We currently proudly carry locally grown produce from:

• Boistfort Valley Farm, WA
• Brownfield Orchards, Chelan, WA
• Burnt Ridge Orchards, WA
• Here To There Farm, WA
• Kingfisher Farm, Rochester, WA
• Little Big Farm, Olympia, WA
• Okanogan Producers Marketing Assoc., Okanogan, WA
• Piece By Piece Farm, WA
• Rising River Farm, Rochester, WA
• Wobbly Cart Farm, Rochester, WA

All our produce is certified organic or grown with organic methods.

Produce sales for the week of August 4th-10th:

• Thomcord Grapes– 5.19/ea
• Ataulfo Mangoes– 2.19/lb
• Kent Mangoes–1.79/lb
• Snow Leopard Melons– 1.59/lb
• Cantaloupe Melons– 1.39/lb
• Yellow Nectarines– 3.79/lb
• Black & Red Plums– 2.89/lb
• Green Beans– 3.98/lb
• Green Cabbage– 1.59/lb
• Cauliflower– 2.69/lb
• Corn– 1.59/ea
• Walla Walla Sweet Onions– 1.59/lb
• Red Potatoes … 1.59/lb
• Yellow Potatoes … 1.59/lb

We currently proudly carry locally grown produce from:

• Boistfort Valley Farm, WA
• Brownfield Orchards, Chelan, WA
• Burnt Ridge Orchards, WA
• Here To There Farm, WA
• Kingfisher Farm, Rochester, WA
• Little Big Farm, Olympia, WA
• Okanogan Producers Marketing Assoc., Okanogan, WA
• Piece By Piece Farm, WA
• Rising River Farm, Rochester, WA
• Wobbly Cart Farm, Rochester, WA

Our new round up at the registers is for the Olympia Film Society– presenting film, music, and art in the historic Capitol Theater.

Find out more at: https://olympiafilmsociety.org/

The Olympia Film Society (OFS) was formed in 1980 as a nonprofit 501(c)(3).   OFS began leasing the Capitol Theater in 1990 and purchased the Capitol Theater in 2010. The 762-seat theater, built in 1924 and an Olympia landmark, has been in continuous use as a theater. In the minds of many patrons, the Capitol Theater is an inextricable part of OFS’ identity.

MISSION
To present film, music, and art that engages our community, encourages volunteerism and ensures preservation of the Capitol Theater.

We’re now accepting applications to run for our Board of Directors! We will be accepting applications through September 15th and elections will run October 15th- November 15th.

To learn more visit our run for the board page.

All our produce is Certified Organic or grown with organic method.

Produce specials for the week of July 28 – August 3rd

• Blackberries— 4.98/ea
• Kent Mangoes— 1.49/lb
• Yellow Nectarines— 3.89/lb
• Dapple Dandy Pluots— 3.39/lb
• Hass Avocadoes— 5.69/lb
• Broccolini — 2.98/ea
• Bunched Carrots—3.39/ea
• Corn—1.69/ea
• Crimini Mushrooms— 4.69/lb
• Walla Walla Sweet Onions— 1.69/lb

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We currently proudly carry locally grown produce from:

Boistfort Valley Farm, WA
Brownfield Orchards, Chelan, WA
Burnt Ridge Orchards, WA
Here To There Farm, WA
Kingfisher Farm, Rochester, WA
Little Big Farm, Olympia, WA

Okanogan Producers Marketing Assoc., Okanogan, WA

Piece By Piece Farm, WA
Rising River Farm, Rochester, WA
Wobbly Cart Farm, Rochester, WA

All our produce is Certified Organic or grown with organic methods.

We now have black chickpeas at both stores!

Since hummus is such a perfect summery food, we wanted to share a recipe for black hummus. A wonderful way to eat lots of fresh veggies and isn’t it gorgeous, too? Please try it out and let us know your thoughts! Black chickpea hummus

The Cornucopia Institute shares information about who owns organic food companies and we’re passing it on for educational purposes.

Who owns organic? >

It’s hot out there! Otter Pop here knows what to do… Do you?

We stand by him and also recommend watermelon! Really any old way, but if you need some help ideas-wise, here’s a super easy recipe for you to turn that beautiful organic watermelon into a delicious no sugar watermelon sorbet. Thanks to staff member John for sharing this adorable image of his dog with us. What inspiration!

Quick & Easy Watermelon Sorbet

Ingredients

• 1 watermelon (the ratios are not exact and you can decide how big)
• Lime juice (for a small watermelon plan to use maybe 1/2 to 1 lime’s worth of juice)
• Optional: a few leaves of fresh basil

Preparation

1. Before you begin, you’ll need to prepare the watermelon by freezing it. Just cut it into cubes and freeze, preferably overnight but a few hours might also do the trick. While you could just pop a the bowl of watermelon chunks into the freezer, they may freeze into a block. To make it easier, either separate them periodically throughout the freezing process or freeze them in a single layer on a tray.
2. Once your watermelon is frozen, the rest is easy peasy! Add the watermelon chunks to the bowl of a food processor, and add a little bit of lime juice. Add juice only 1 tsp at a time. Begin to process the watermelon with the lime, checking on the texture as you go.
3. To get the texture smooth and correct it’s best to add the liquid just little by little.  You may not need any liquid to get the right texture, actually, but the addition of a liquid does help the process go more smoothly and can also help improve the final texture of the sorbet. Also the lime is a lovely compliment.
4. If the mixture is dry, add some more lime juice and continue to process it. The lime juice will also add a mild acidity that balances the sweetness of the watermelon. So, periodically tasting the sorbet as you make it will help you determine if you want to add more juice at any given point. You can also add a touch of water instead if you’re on the edge of too tart.

For a fun flavor twist try adding a fresh basil leaf or two at the beginning… It adds a unique and refreshing touch!

  Our board meets tomorrow at 6 pm at our downtown office. For more info and meeting agenda check out our board of directors page. 

Have you noticed our new and improved website? We are so happy to finally share it with you after many months of work! It features local talent and was built by Olympia web developer Mandy Himel of Brighter Colors. It also features an array of beautiful food art by Isabelle O’Connor and a few pieces by a second talented local artist named Aaron Zonka.

In keeping with our vision of supporting our own community wherever possible we opted for hyper local relationships. All of these folks are members of our own co-op and we couldn’t be happier with the results of choosing to collaborate with and invest in our own community!

What do you think about the new flow and look? We’d love to hear from you at: website@olympiafood.coop

Isabelle O’Connor is an artist and printmaker based in Olympia, Washington. She works in pen and ink, watercolor, and traditional relief printmaking to create imagery rooted in place, memory, and personal mythology.

With a focus on slow, tactile processes, Isabelle’s work explores the everyday as sacred. She creates custom illustrations and prints for small businesses and personal commissions. Isabelle also works as a tattoo artist.

You can find more of her work at isabelleoconnor.com and on Instagram @sensitive.chaos.tattoo.

Aaron is an Artist, illustrator and cartoonist whose personal work centers on exploration and moments of discovery. He’s been in love with drawing—and the worlds it can unlock—since childhood and he tries to bring that spirit into everything he creates.

Artist statement: At its core, my work is about the simple, undeniable love of drawing. It’s where I feel the most present, the most engaged, and the most at home in my own mind. The act of creating—whether through drawing or painting—is both a process of discovery and a form of self-soothing, a way to focus my thoughts and find meaning in the moment.

I often take a meandering path in my work, following ideas as they unfold, embracing the unexpected. Creativity, to me, is more than just a practice, it’s a way of navigating the world. It gives me purpose, clarity, and a way to make sense of the intangible. More than anything, I create because I love it, and because it continues to teach me, challenge me, and keep me curious

Website: aaronzonka.com

Instagram: @aaonzonka    –    Facebook: @azonka

On sale June 30 – July 6: All our produce is Certified Organic or grown using organic methods.

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Blackberries… 4.98/ea
Blueberry Pints… 4.98/ea
Tommy Atkins Mangoes . . . 1.89/lb
Honeygold Melons . . . 1.49/lb
Large Black Seedless Watermelon… 0.98/lb

Artichoke… 2.79/ea
Bi-color Corn . . . 1.98/ea
Portabella Mushrooms . . . 7.79/lb
Bunched Spinach . . . 2.98/ea

We currently proudly carry locally grown produce from:

Brownfield Orchards, Chelan, WA
Kingfisher Farm, Rochester, WA
Little Big Farm, Olympia, WA
Okanogan Producers Marketing Assoc., Okanogan, WA
Pigman’s Farm, Olympia, WA
Rising River Farm, Rochester, WA
Wobbly Cart Farm, Rochester, WA

We’ll be closing one hour early at 8pm for inventory on Monday June 30th at the Eastside and Wednesday June 2nd at the Westside. Thanks for your understanding!

On sale 23rd to June 29th:

All our produce is Certified Organic or grown with organic methods

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Blueberry Pints–5.79/ea

Cotton Candy Grapes–5.69/lb

Honeydew Melons–1.49/lb

Mini Seedless Watermelons–1.19/lb

Yellow Nectarines–4.98/lb

Hass Avocado Bags–7.39/ea

Red Potatoes–1.89/lb

Yellow Potatoes–1.89/lb

Vine Tomatoes–3.59/lb

We currently proudly carry locally grown produce from:

Little Big Farm, Olympia, WA
Pigman’s Farm, Olympia, WA
Rising River Farm, Olympia, WA
Wobbly Cart Farm, Rochester, WA

Our June meeting for the Board of Directors is cancelled. The board will meet again July 17th

Dearest Co-op Shoppers,
We want to let you know about a temporary disruption affecting our product availability.
On June 7th, UNFI our primary distributor, experienced a cybersecurity incident that has created a nationwide outage. This has impacted their ability to make deliveries to our stores, as well as stores nationwide.

As a result you may notice that our shelves are a bit scarce.We’re actively working to source
products through alternate and local distributors. We hope that UNFI will resume deliveries
soon, though we do not when service will resume and when supply levels will stabilize. We
expect it to take a few weeks to return to normal. Our Produce department is fully stocked and
not affected by the outage.

To help insure that everyone in the community has access to essential items:
We kindly are asking shoppers to avoid over purchasing during this time. We are
asking shoppers to limit their purchases to no more than two of any single item.

This does not include Produce purchases.
We are not taking special orders or case orders for UNFI products until July 1st.
We are not holding products for shoppers at this time.
We appreciate your cooperation, patience and understanding as we navigate this incredible
challenge together as a community. We will continue to keep you informed with any updates.
We thank you for your continued support of the Co-op.

In Collective Cooperation,

Olympia Food Co-op