
Board applications are closed for the 2025 election cycle.
The Board of Directors is elected by the membership to serve a 3 year term for the Olympia Food Co-op. The Board establishes policies, oversees the operating and capital budgets, approves plans and recommendations, and sets general guidelines for staff and working members. They hold ultimate legal responsibility for the operations and actions of the Co-op. Board members also serve on various committees, such as finance, member relations, and expansion. Other responsibilities are listed in the bylaws, which the Board is responsible to uphold. Board members receive working member credit (which can be used for discounts on purchases) for their time spent in Board and committee meetings. The monthly commitment ranges between 10 to 20 hours. Elections are held each year October 15th to November 15th. If you have questions email boardapplications@olympiafood.coop
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2024 election results
| Ruth Brownstein | Tim Chenette | Jennifer Faulknor | Ike Nwanko | Dave Toler | |||
| paper votes | 97 | 81 | 98 | 100 | 81 | total paper ballots=126 | |
| online votes | 83 | 71 | 79 | 94 | 86 | total online ballots= 136 | |
| total all votes | 180 | 152 | 177 | 194 | 167 | total voters= 262 |
