Archives of the Olympia Food Co-op Blog of 2010 – 2015- Archives of Thurston County Talks 2011-2018
Summer classes are live
Produce Specials June 9-15
Produce Specials
June 9 – June 15

Red Cherries… 8.79/lb
Apricots…5.98/lb
Strawberry 1#… 4.49/ea
Cantaloupe . . . 1.39/lb
Mini Watermelon…1.39/lb
Green and Red Grapes…4.98/lb
Yellow Peach…5.19/lb
Cilantro… 1.79/ea
Carrot Bunches… 3.19/ea
English Cucumbers… 2.19/ea
Radish Bunch… 2.29/ea
Mini Cucumbers… 1.98/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
All our produce is Certified Organic or grown with organic methods
Low stock on our shelves due to distributor issue
Currently and into this upcoming week we may have lower than usual stock on our shelves in many departments due to a major distributor issue. We’re so sorry for the inconvenience and will do our best to supplement missing items through other distributors!
This shortage is also affecting Fred Meyer, Safeway and Whole Foods.
Produce Specials June 2-8
Produce Specials June 2 – June 8

Summer classes are live!
Our summer classes are live and we have an amazing line up. Take a look here and don’t hesitate to sign up as they fill up quickly.

Produce Specials May 19th – 25th
Produce Specials
May 19 – 25

Pink Lady Apple… 1.79/lb
Strawberry 1# . . . 4.79/ea
Green & Red Seedless Grapes . . . 5.89/lb
Tommy Mango…2.19/lb
Mini Seedless Watermelon… 1.49/lb
Broccoli … 2.19/lb
Green, Lacinato, & Purple Kale… 2.39/ea
Spinach… 3.19/ea
Zucchini… 1.98/lb
We currently proudly carry locally grown produce from:
Little Big Farm, Olympia, WA
Pigman’s Farm, Olympia, WA
Wobbly Cart Farm, Rochester, WA
All our produce is Certified Organic or grown with organic methods.
Produce Specials May 19 – 25
Produce Specials
May 19 – 25

Pink Lady Apple… 1.79/lb
Strawberry 1# . . . 4.79/ea
Green & Red Seedless Grapes . . . 5.89/lb
Tommy Mango…2.19/lb
Mini Seedless Watermelon… 1.49/lb
Broccoli … 2.19/lb
Green, Lacinato, & Purple Kale… 2.39/ea
Spinach… 3.19/ea
Zucchini… 1.98/lb
We currently proudly carry locally grown produce from:
Little Big Farm, Olympia, WA
Pigman’s Farm, Olympia, WA
Wobbly Cart Farm, Rochester, WA
All our produce is Certified Organic or grown with organic methods.
Produce Specials this week

We got a new shipment of house plants in at the Westside!
Come check them out!

Curbside changes starting 5/2

We’re excited to share that your curbside shopping experience will improve in 2 important ways starting Friday May 2nd.
- You can pick up your order anytime during open hours after you receive the text or email message saying “Your order is ready for pick up”. No more time slots to choose from!
- When you come to get it, you will still go to the large warehouse door on the South side of the store. However, instead of honking, you will call that store at (360) 956-3870 and a staff person will come out and assist you.
You will still need to place your order by 4pm for a guaranteed pick up anytime after 11am the following day, however, in many cases it will be ready for you in the evening of the same day you placed your order!
For more information on our curbside program click here.
Closed May 1st!
We will be closed on Thursday May 1st. Each year both our locations close on May day in solidarity with workers everywhere.

May Day, how we Got the 8-Hour Workday

The only day the Olympia Food Co-op is currently closed is May 1st. We close to celebrate May
Day, also known as Labour Day or International Workers’ Day.
The Industrial Revolution brought the rise to the factory system, but left out the thought of
safety and employee rights. Blue collar workers began fighting for their rights for equitable
working conditions as a response to the unreasonable demands being put on them day in and
day out.
Starting at the end of April 1886 in Australia, the movement for an 8-hour workday picked up
momentum. By May 1 st , over 300,000 workers had walked out of their jobs.
Days later, the fight for equitable working conditions became violent. It wasn’t until 1868
though, that the 8-hour work week was finally realized. The downside to this movement?
Unions became more docile as a result and Anarchists started being seen by the public in a
dimmed light.
Marches, parades, speeches, picnics and simply enjoying a day off are common ways people
from over 66 countries celebrate May Day today.
We hope you enjoy your May Day this year and take a moment to rest and revel in your
accomplishments! See you again on May 2nd .
Produce Specials April 28 – May 4

Produce Specials 4/21-27
Produce Specials
April 21 – 27

Cosmic Crisp Apples … 1.79/lb
Strawberries 1 #. . . 5.39/ea
Tango Mandarins… 2.89/lb
Tommy Atkins Mango… 2.19/lb
Bartlett Pears . . . 1.79/lb
Nantes Bunched Carrots … 2.49/ea
English Cucumbers . . . 1.89/ea
Mini Persian Cucumbers . . . 2.19/lb
Kale (all varieties) . . . 2.49/ea
Sugar Snap Peas . . . 6.19/lb
Red Bell Peppers … 3.69/lb
Medley Potato Bags… 3.29/ea
We proudly carry locally grown produce from:
Brownfield Orchard, Chelan, WA
Burnt Ridge Nursery, Onalaska, WA
Kingfisher Farm, Little Rock, WA
Little Big Farm, Olympia, WA
Newaukum Valley Farm, Chehalis, WA
OPMA, Okanogan, WA
Piece by Piece Farm, Olympia, WA
Rising River Farm, Rochester, WA
2024 Food Co-op Impact Report
2024 Food Co-op Impact Report

It’s Delicious, It’s Delightful, It’s Democracy
Produce Specials April 14-20

- Cosmic Crisp Apples … 1.89/lb
- Murcott and Tango Mandarins… 2.79/lb
- Navel Oranges … 2.29/lb
- Red Bartlet… 2.19/lb
- Tommy Atkins Mango… 2.19/lb
- Ataulfo Mango … 2.59/lb
- Pineapple… 1.79/lb
- Rhubarb … 4.69/lb
We’re Hiring!

Produce Specials April 7 – 13

Closed May 1st!
We will be closed on Thursday May 1st. Each year both our locations close on May day in solidarity with workers everywhere.

To heal, ya gotta feel! ~Dr Bre

Produce Specials March 24 – 30

Sacred Saturdays with a Therapist
Join ASHHO and the Olympia Food Co-op on March 22nd for a transformative experience with Dr. Bre! Discover accessible, meaningful ways to prioritize your mental health.

Seed potatoes are here

Spring is in the air, we’ve got seed potatoes available at both stores.
Spring classes are live!

Spring classes are live and filling fast. Take a look.
Produce Specials February 17 – 23

New whole peppers bulk east
New to the east side bulk section, whole Bird’s Eye and Chipotle peppers.


