UPDATES: Both stores closed May 1st 
Are you a new Co-op member who wants to know their way around the Co-op better? Have you always wanted to shop at the Co-op, but feel a little unsure of how we do things? Do you know nothing about the Co-op, but are curious? Have you been shopping at the Co-op forever and feel like you have a lot of wisdom to impart to new shoppers? Everybody is welcome! Are you a new Co-op member who wants to know their way around the Co-op better? Have you always wanted to shop at the Co-op, but feel a little unsure of how we do things? Do you know nothing about the Co-op, but are curious? Have you been shopping at the Co-op forever and feel like you have a lot of wisdom to impart to new shoppers? Everybody is welcome! If the store’s not too busy, the class may include a store tour.
Learn how shopping in our bulk foods and spices aisles can save you money. Learn how to shop to reduce packaging. Learn how ordering your favorite items in cases can give you a significant discount. Learn more about our working member program, our board of directors and values-driven, collectively-managed, not for profit business. Learn more about collectives and the consensus process. Ask questions, share knowledge.
Come check out our new Annex, the house directly across the street from the Eastside Co-op. This class is free!
Kate Tossey and Mardi Halvorsen are staff members who began working at the coop as working members, and now are often found cashiering at the east side store.
Our Co-op Community Classes program has a long and exciting history; we've had a plethora of learning partners over the years, the Free School, GRUB, the Fertile Ground, and more. Many of our classes focus on basic kitchen skills, often paired with a solid education in a particular kind of food: hearty greens, fermented foods, international delicacies, pies, etc. We also feature classes on gardening, personal health, sustainable living, and social justice. Classes are geared towards beginners, with no assumption of prior knowledge, often packed with specific projects appealing to those with more experience.
At the heart of all of our programming is the spirit of generosity. Our classes are led by Olympia Food Co-op working members, staff and community members who want to share their excitement and knowledge with you. Consider sharing your expertise with your community through a Co-op Community Class. Our classrooms are a place to experiment, to explore, and to try something new in a supportive environment. They are a great place to network and meet others in your community who share your interests.
