Both stores will be closing early for inventory:
Eastside Co-op
Saturday October 3rd at 6pm
Westside Co-op
Thursday October 1st at 7pm
Friday October 2nd at 6pm
Both stores will be closing early for inventory:
Eastside Co-op
Saturday October 3rd at 6pm
Westside Co-op
Thursday October 1st at 7pm
Friday October 2nd at 6pm
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
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.
JUNETEENTH: How to Support and Celebrate this Meaningful Holiday by Maggie Jay, Staff member
What is Juneteenth? New Year’s Eve, 1862, was spent waiting for life-changing
news for enslaved people of the United States. The next day, Black people in the
North learned of their freedom.
The Emancipation Proclamation issued by then-President Abraham Lincoln read that
all those who were enslaved, “shall be then, thenceforward, and forever free.”
But in 1862 there was no internet, no radio, no TV, no phones. It took over two years
for the news of freedom to reach those in the westernmost confederate states.
Union soldiers traveled from town to town, giving the life-changing news to the
enslaved and their former oppressors. For 21⁄2 years, the mostly Black soldiers
traveled through the now defeated confederate territory, sharing the Declaration of
Independence, and freeing Black people with the words that rolled off their tongues.
Finally, on June 19th, 1865, the day came that Union soldiers traveled to the last
town. Over 2000 soldiers arrived in Galveston, the southern-most town of Texas to
announce to the enslaved people they were no longer property of another human.
Juneteenth commemorates that day. It is a celebration of freedom. A freedom still
being fought for today. How can I, as an ally, participate in Juneteenth and uplifting the Black community?
Produce Specials June 2 – June 8
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 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.
Our Eastside offers local coffee from Covabrelli Coffee whose motto is “Life’s too short to drink bad coffee.” This company is located right in Tumwater! Here’s some of their story:
“Tumwater, Wa has a storied history of craft brewing dating back to the Capital Brewing Co. built below Tumwater Falls by the Leopold Schmidt family in 1896. This iconic company became the Olympia Brewing Co. in 1902, using the phrase “It’s the Water” to showcase it’s beer made with Artisan well water. Though the Olympia Brewery is closed, its impact on the Northwest is still felt to this day. We want to carry on the tradition of exceptional regional craft brewing through coffee.
Covabrelli Coffee exists to grow relationships through ethically sourced, exceptionally roasted, fresh organic coffee. Everyone who drinks coffee knows what bad coffee tastes like. Cream and sugar can help make a bad cup of coffee more tolerable. We want our customers to enjoy coffee for how amazing it really tastes. Lou, Covabrelli’s founder, has been developing his craft doing small batch roasting for over 18 years. He began roasting on a small 3K drum roaster at his home. Now uses a more sophisticated 10K roaster that records every batch profile on his computer. Cupping almost every batch for quality and keeping detailed roast logs has helped Lou produce amazing results in the cup. His meticulous attention to detail can be tasted in every roast we produce. We offer a variety of coffee from the major coffee growing regions around the world, 2 espresso blends, and one water processed decaf. Team Covabrelli is committed to promote sustainability at every level of our company. Our coffee comes from cooperatives representing the 4 major growing regions (Africa, South America, Central America & Indonesia) that are certified organic. Taste & see the Covabrelli difference for yourself.
Most people who drink a great cup of coffee either compliment the person who made it or the person who roasted it. Do you ever think about the person who grew it? We do. People grow coffee because that’s what they can do to survive and provide for their families. The average coffee farmer has a lot at stake managing his farm. Weather, leaf rust, borer beetle, antestia bug, C-market, and cost of labor are just a few of their challenges. What are we doing to help? Covabrelli buys coffee from partner companies that provide resources to coffee farmers and cooperatives so that they can thrive. Atlas Coffee in Seattle, Onyx Coffee in Bellingham and Royal Coffee in San Francisco are a few of our partners. We’ve traveled to Finca Vista Hermosa in Guatemala to learn first hand what life is like for a coffee grower and hope for the opportunity to visit other farms in the future. As you can see above, producing excellent coffee is a labor of love.”
More at https://www.covabrelli.com/
We’re excited to share that your curbside shopping experience will improve in 2 important ways starting Friday May 2nd.
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.
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 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
Spring classes are live and filling fast. Take a look.
Eastside Expansion From the Expansion Committee of the Board (Jim, Ike, Dave, Redwood, Fern, and Kitty)
Exciting things are happening at the Eastside Store. The Eastside has been enjoying strong growth in sales over the last several years and is truly bursting at the seams! In order to better serve our members, we’re exploring possibilities to make the store bigger, increase customer parking, and improve working conditions. Last Spring we started to look at how we could do this. As we got more into planning a remodel/ addition, we quickly discovered that there wasn’t enough space on our existing site to meet our needs. At almost exactly the same time, the house directly across from the store became available, and the Board decided to buy it, with the intention of moving Staff parking from the adjacent lot to free up space for store expansion. We are pleased to announce that the Co-op now owns the house at 1001 Lansdale!
The house will provide much needed office and meeting space, staff rest rooms, space for our Facilities/Maintenance work, and a kitchenette/break room. Having this additional property opens up great new possibilities for expanding the store itself, and the Staff and Board can now move toward finding the most optimal use of our expanded footprint.
This is an expensive endeavor that will likely take years to complete, and there are lots of steps that need to be carried out in succession to ensure that our organization remains stable and sustainable. In the following order, broadly speaking, those steps are Feasibility, Construction Prep and Planning, Construction, and Preparation for opening.
We are now working on the first step… (more)
Mel O’Soup offers made in Olympia level local concentrated organic vegetable soups that are sold by the pint. As Mel says “Everyone needs more veggies and no one need pesticides!” Always gluten, corn, soy, night shade and salt free. The coconut milk and pumpkin cans used are BPA free. More info at https://www.facebook.com/MelOSoup/
New to the Eastside bulk section.
Lake Missoula Tea Company seeks artisanal, premium tea.
Strong ties to the tea farms we visited in Indonesia, China, Taiwan, Kenya and Colombia give us great confidence that we offer the world’s best tea. These trips allow us to build a sustainable, organic source of quality teas from farms working at the village scale. Despite being relatively inaccessible due to their remote, wildland settings, we’ve witnessed the establishment of a workforce – pickers, processors, and farmhands – helping drive local economic development.
Our leaf collection boasts every variety, from fine Taiwanese oolong to Yunnan black produced by ancient tea trees to Darjeeling District tea (that also has an elephant sanctuary). We are confident in the quality of our teas and our ability to continue to source new and innovative brews.
Produce Specials
February 3 – 9
Hass Avocado Bags … 6.98/ea
Tango Mandarins … 2.89/lb
Ataulfo Mangoes … 3.59/lb
Kent Mangoes … 1.98/lb
Navel Oranges … 2.98/lb
Pummelos… 2.19/lb
Cauliflower … 1.59/lb
Celery … 2.19/lb
Cilantro … 1.39/ea
Green Curly Kale … 2.59/ea
Lacinato Kale … 2.59/ea
Purple Kale … 2.59/ea
Mini-Mix Pepper Bags … 4.19/ea
Roma Tomatoes … 1.98/lb
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
Wobbly Cart Farm, Rochester, WA
All our produce is certified organic or grown with organic methods
Produce Specials
January 27 –February 2
Red Grapes … 6.89/lb
Gold Nugget Mandarins … 2.89/lb
Clementine Mandarins … 2.89/lb
Minneola Tangelos… 2.29/lb
Pummelo … 2.39/lb
Baby Bok Choi … 2.89/lb
Broccoli … 2.39/lb
Brussel Sprouts … 4.29/lb
Red Bell Peppers … 3.59/lb
Heirloom Tomatoes… 4.29/lb
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
Wobbly Cart Farm, Rochester, WA
All our produce is certified organic or grown with organic methods
We’re having our first annual Artisan January at the Eastside, where we place the spotlight on our local offerings through a sale on artists’ work all through the month! Items include local jewelry like Aeriefae Aromatherapy earrings, Nonna’s and Glady’s beautifully beaded earrings, those working with paper arts such as DB Creations, Gumption Girl, SI and T. Grainger who share their prints, photography and painting with us through greeting cards~ just to name a few! Other offerings include Zodiac prints from Naragon Designs.
An Interview with Amier Ayoub of Olympita By Lucas Anderson, Staff member
Just a little way from the Eastside Co-op, over by St. Martin’s University in Lacey, sits an asphalt island in between a busy stretch of Pacific Ave and Lacey Blvd. There you’ll find an empty parking lot that is host to a number of food trucks. One of these is a white truck with a picture of shawarma emblazoned on its side in red, with the name “Olympita.” Proudly serving authentic Palestinian street food, Olympita is fantastically unique and unlike anything you can find in this area as far as authenticity and deliciousness goes. Started by Amier Ayoub and his wife Christine in March 2021, in the midst of the pandemic, the small food truck persevered through some challenging times to eventually branch out into supplying hummus
and ready to eat shawarma for both the Co-ops.
You can find Olympita’s products in the “grab and go” deli coolers at both stores. They pride themselves on using the freshest authentic ingredients, traditional recipes, and halal meats. Olympita offers a very affordable, delicious, and healthy addition to the Olympia\Lacey community. I had a chance to sit down with Amier to talk about the food he and his wife make and how they ended up in this area. Being he is from Palestine, it’s hard to talk to Amier about the food he makes without bringing up the subject of what’s currently happening there and his connection to that place. In so many ways, he is a thread in our community to that part of the world. We met up at the Westside Co-op in the Little House and sat in the living room to talk about what his life is like living through these challenging times. We also talked about where to find, as Amier puts it, “the super- freshest lamb” in our area and the difference between Baba Ghanoush and “Mama” Ghanoush. More…
We’ll have turkeys available at both stores.
ONLY WHOLE BIRDS ARE AVAILABLE & THEY RANGE FROM 8-24 LBS
Both stores:
Mary’s ABF Free Range: $4.99/lb *No antibiotics ever, fed organic vegetarian diet, fed no animal byproducts, no added hormones, no preservatives, gluten free, gap rated step 5 animal centered More info
Mary’s organic (&non gmo): $5.99/lb *No antibiotics ever, fed an organic vegetarian diet, fed no animal byproducts, no added hormones, no preservatives, gluten free, gap system rated step 2- enriched environment More info
Eastside store only:
Mary’s Heritage Breed: $7.99/lb *No antibiotics ever, fed an organic vegetarian diet, fed no animal byproducts, no added hormones, no preservatives, gluten free, gap system rated step 5 – animal centered More info
Diestel ABF Free Range: $5.29/lb *No antibiotics ever, fed an organic vegetarian diet, fed no animal byproducts, no added hormones, no preservatives, gluten free, gap rated step 1More info
OUT OF STOCK! –> Diestel Organic, non gmo, gap step rated: $6.49/lb *No antibiotics ever, non gmo, fed an organic vegetarian diet, fed no animal byproducts, no added hormones, no preservatives, gluten free, gap step rated More info
Diestel, pasture raised, regenified, certified $7.29 * pasture raised using regenerative practices no antibiotics ever, non gmo, fed an organic vegetarian diet, fed no animal byproducts, no added hormones, no preservatives, gluten free, gap step rated More info
Produce Specials
Produce specials November 4-10
Ambrosia Apples … 1.49/lb
Persimmons … 3.59/lb
Pomegranates… 2.49/lb
Avocado, Hass Bags … 6.98/ea
Brussels Sprouts … 5.79/lb
Cauliflower … 2.19/lb
English Cucumber 2.89/ea
Blue Oyster Mushroom … 9.39/lb
Vine tomato … 2.89/lb
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
Wobbly Cart Farm, Rochester, WA
All our produce is certified organic or grown with organic methods.
Produce Specials
Oct. 28 – Nov. 3
Opal Apples … 2.29/lb
Keitt Mangoes … 3.79/lb
Star Krimson Pears … 2.29/lb
Fuyu Persimmons … 4.19/lb
Asparagus … 7.19/lb
Hass Avocado Bags … 7.29/ea
Brussels Sprouts … 5.19/lb
Celery …1.69/lb
Green & Red Leaf Lettuces … 2.19/ea
Romaine Lettuce … 2.19/ea
Bunched Spinach … 2.59/ea
Grape Cherry Tomatoes … 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
Wobbly Cart Farm, Rochester, WA
The 2018 Farm Bill expired on September 30, 2023. Rather than passing a new Farm Bill in 2023, Congress extended the Farm Bill for one year. But that Farm Bill extension is also expired now! Without Congressional action, core organic programs including the Organic Certification Cost Share Program will expire, leaving thousands of organic farmers with a huge net increase in their annual certification costs. The Organic Certification Cost Share Program will disappear in 2025 unless Congress passes a five-year Farm Bill with funding or includes sufficient funding in a stopgap bill this fall! Visit the National Organic Coalition website to take action or learn more.
Produce Specials
Oct. 21 – 27
Bartlett Pears … 1.98/lb
Fuyu Persimmons … 4.19/lb
Pomegranates … 3.89/lb
Baby Bok Choi … 3.19/lb
Broccoli … 3.19/lb
Broccolini … 3.29/ea
Cauliflower …2.19/lb
Mini-Mix Sweet Pepper Bags … 5.19/ea
Radish Bunches … 2.19/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
Wobbly Cart Farm, Rochester, WA
All our produce is certified organic or grown with organic methods
Opal Apples … 2.29/lb
Fuyu Persimmons … 4.69/lb
Pineapple … 1.69/lb
Pomegranates … 4.39/lb
Hass Avocado Bags … 7.29/ea
Brussels Sprouts … 5.69/lb
Cucumbers … 1.69/lb
Shitake Mushrooms …9.98/lb
Red Bell Peppers … 4.29/lb
Purple Potatoes … 1.29/lb
Vine Tomatoes … 2.19/lb
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
Wobbly Cart Farm, Rochester, WA
All our produce is certified organic or grown with organic methods.
Red Bell Peppers … 4.19/lb
Mini Sweet Mix Peppers …5.19/ea
Yellow Potatoes … 1.39/lb
Vine Tomatoes … 1.98/lb
We proudly carry locally grown produce from:
Boistfort Valley Farm, Curtis, WA
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
Wobbly Cart Farm, Rochester, WA
All our produce is certified organic or grown with organic methods.
Produce Specials
Sept. 30 – Oct.6
Cosmic Crisp Apples … 2.29/lb
Concord Grapes … 2.49/lb
Gold Pineapple … 1.69/lb
Hass Avocado Bags … 7.59/ea
Celery … 1.59/lb
Red Bell Peppers … 3.98/lb
Red Potatoes …1.29/lb
Yellow Potatoes … 1.29/lb
Bunched Spinach … 2.79/ea
We proudly carry locally grown produce from:
Boistfort Valley Farm, Curtis, WA
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
Wobbly Cart Farm, Rochester, WA
All our produce is certified organic or grown with organic methods.
Produce Specials
There a few more days to apply to run for our board. The application is just a few easy questions…
Click here to apply or for more information.
An Investment in Hope By Monica Peabody, Staff member
In 2019, Olympia Food Co-op membership voted in favor of selling beer, wine and low alcohol
beverages in both stores. Based on conversations with members, collective staff and the
Board of Directors created a set of commitments to our community around alcohol sales that
included the following:
At the end of 2023, our Board of Directors chose two treatment programs to donate a share of overall profits from 20221 and 2022, per our policy that relates to donating to our community during profitable years, amounting to a total donation of $40,000.
Autumn classes are up on our website. Take a look, get your tickets, they fill quickly… Fall classes
We currently have beautiful flower bouquets grown right here in Olympia by Cedar Slope Farm. (Supply does ebb and flow so call first if you’re coming to pick one up!) Learn more about Cedar Slope here.
Every child matters t-shirts are back!
Proceeds from orange shirts will be directed to the Native Northwest Reconciliation Fund to advance Reconciliation by funding initiatives that support Indigenous wellness, learning, and culture. Available in kid size, too! More info at: https://nativenorthwest.ca/reconciliation-fund
Want to help the Co-op’s expansion vision become an affordable reality? We are seeking 3 Co-op members to join our newly formed Capital Campaign Committee to participate in our fundraising efforts. If interested, please email: capitalcampaigncommittee@olympiafood.coop
Produce Specials
Aug. 26 – Sept. 1
Black Mission Figs … 9.19/lb
Cantaloupe Melons … 1.29/lb
Large Seedless Watermelons … 0.79/lb
Assorted Specialty Melons … 1.39/lb
Yellow Nectarines … 3.89/lb
Yellow Peaches … 3.89/lb
Dapple Dandy Pluots … 2.59/lb
Cauliflower … 2.49/lb
Bi-Color Corn … 1.29/ea
Portabella Mushrooms … 8.19/lb
Walla Walla & Sweet Onions … 1.59/lb
Mini-Mix Sweet Pepper Bags … 5.49/ea
Slicer Tomatoes … 4.69/lb
We proudly carry locally grown produce from:
Boistfort Valley Farm, Curtis, WA
Brownfield Orchard, Chelan, WA
Burnt Ridge Nursery, Onalaska, WA
Kingfisher Farm, Little Rock, WA
Little Big Farm, Olympia, WA
Newaukum Valley Farm, Chehalis, WA
Piece by Piece Farm, Olympia, WA
Produce Specials
August 12 – 18
Strawberries 1# … 4.98/ea
Green Seedless Grapes … 3.59/lb
Red Seedless Grapes … 3.59/lb
Thomcord Grapes … 3.98/lb
Meyer Lemons … 2.49/lb
Cantaloupe Melon … 1.39/lb
Broccolini … 2.59/ea
Bi-Color Corn … 1.49/ea
Green Onions … 1.29/ea
Red Bell Peppers … 5.29/lb
We proudly carry locally grown produce from:
Boistfort Valley Farm, Curtis, WA
Brownfield Orchard, Chelan, WA
Burnt Ridge Nursery, Onalaska, WA
Kingfisher Farm, Little Rock, WA
Little Big Farm, Olympia, WA
Newaukum Valley Farm, Chehalis, WA
Piece by Piece Farm, Olympia, WA
Rising River Farm, Rochester, WA
Wobbly Cart Farm, Rochester, WA
Available at our eastside store: Alp Blossom, a semi-hard cow’s milk cheese, is coated in a confetti of 13 difference dried summer flowers and herbs from the surrounding Alpine Mountain meadows. A delicate dusting of cornflower, marigold, rose petals, lavender, chervil, and marjoram (to name a few) make it the most well-dressed cheese you’ve ever set your eyes on! Made in a cooperative creamery of small farms in Austria, it’s also made from the milk of animals that have grazed in high mountain pastures. It’s aged for about 6 months and then shipped just across the border to Germany where the floral coating is applied by hand.
Caution: Study finds heavy metals in traditional tampons, but we offer an alternative.
Recently the first study to measure toxic metals in tampons found arsenic and lead among other contaminants! Gratefully, the brand we carry at both stores, Natracare, was found to be free of all of these. Here’s a link to the study:
And here’s more information about the brand we carry, Natracare, in response.
https://www.natracare.com/
We also carry a variety of other natural menstrual products.
Produce Specials
July 22 – 28
Cantaloupe Melons … 1.39/lb
Snow Leopard Melons … 1.69/lb
Rhubarb … 4.29/lb
Celery… 1.19/lb
Mini-Sweet Pepper Bags … 6.19/ea
Heirloom Mixed Tomatoes … 6.59/lb
We proudly carry locally grown produce from:
Brownfield Orchards, Chelan, WA
Kingfisher Farm, Little Rock, WA
Little Big Farm, Olympia, WA
Newaukum Valley Farm, Chehalis, WA
Piece by Piece Farm, Olympia, WA
Rising River Farm, Rochester, WA
Wobbly Cart Farm, Rochester, WA
All our produce is certified organic or grown with organic methods.
Produce Specials
July 15 – 21
Green Seedless Grapes … 3.89/lb
Red Seedless Grapes … 3.89/lb
Tommy Atkin Mangoes … 1.89/lb
Galia Melons … 2.29/lb
Yellow Peaches … 4.79/lb
Black & Red Plums … 3.19/lb
Pluots … 3.19/lb
Mini-Seedless Watermelons … 1.39/lb
Celery … 1.39/lb
Bi-Color Corn … 1.98/ea
English Cucumbers … 3.49/ea
Heirloom Tomatoes … 6.79/lb
We proudly carry locally grown produce from:
Brownfield Orchards, Chelan, WA
Kingfisher Farm, Little Rock, WA
Little Big Farm, Olympia, WA
Newaukum Valley Farm, Chehalis, WA
Piece by Piece Farm, Olympia, WA
Rising River Farm, Rochester, WA
Wobbly Cart Farm, Rochester, WA
Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from Co-op staff Kate’s class, exploring the benefits and process of conserving gray water for watering your garden. Tuesday evening from 6-7:30, only $7. Register here
Produce Specials
July 8 – 14
Blueberry Pints … 4.39/ea
Blueberries, 2# … 10.49/ea8-14
Cantaloupe Melons … 0.89/lb
Yellow Nectarines … 4.29/lb
Mini Seedless Watermelons … 1.39/lb
Hass Avocado Bags … 8.29/ea
Red Cabbage … 1.59/ea
Heirloom Mixed Tomatoes … 6.89/lb
We proudly carry locally grown produce from:
Brownfield Orchards, Chelan, WA
Kingfisher Farm, Little Rock, WA
Little Big Farm, Olympia, WA
Newaukum Valley Farm, Chehalis, WA
Piece by Piece Farm, Olympia, WA
Rising River Farm, Rochester, WA
Wobbly Cart Farm, Rochester, WA
All our produce is certified organic or grown with organic methods.
Empowering the Menopausal Transition will be taught by two naturopaths: Dr. Jenna Wood and Dr. Jamie Doughty. Tuesday July 9th from 7-8pm $7.00 Sign up for this class here!
Produce Specials
June 24 – 30
Black Mission Figs … 4.19//b
Tommy Mangoes… 1.59/lb
Blueberry Pint … 5.49/ea
Strawberry 1#… 2.39/ea
Snow Leopard Melon … 2.39
Yellow Nectarines … 3.69/lb
Yellow Peach … 3.69/lb
Green Beans … 3.19/lb
Red Radish Bunches … 1.98/ea
Green Kale … 2.79/ea
Fennel … 3.69/lb
Mixed Cherry Tomatoes … 5.79/lb
We proudly carry locally grown produce from:
Brownfield Orchards, Chelan, WA
Kingfisher Farm, Little Rock, WA
Little Big Farm, Olympia, WA
Newaukum Valley Farm, Chehalis, WA
Piece by Piece Farm, Olympia, WA
Rising River Farm, Rochester, WA
Wobbly Cart Farm, Rochester, WA
Summer is here! In this class we’ll discuss some ways to extend your harvest, collect your own seeds, start new plants from cuttings, and replant for successive harvesting.
Jennifern Falkner has kept an organic garden for many decades, and eats from it 12 months out of the year.
Our classes are only $7!
Produce Specials
June 17 – 23
Apricots … 4.19/ea
Yellow Nectarines… 4.59/lb
White Nectarines … 4.79.lb
Ataulfo Mangoes … 2.39/lb
Cantaloupe Melons … 1.29/lb
Honeydew Melons … 1.19/lb
Mini-Watermelons … 1.39/lb
Green Beans … 3.19/lb
Broccolini … 2.29/ea
Cilantro … 1.59/ea
Mini-Cucumbers … 1.89/lb
Red Radish Bunches … 2.19/ea
Spinach Bunches … 2.89/ea
Zucchini Squash … 3.49/lb
We proudly carry locally grown produce from:
Brownfield Orchards, Chelan, WA
Kingfisher Farm, Little Rock, WA
Little Big Farm, Olympia, WA
Newaukum Valley Farm, Chehalis, WA
Piece by Piece Farm, Olympia, WA
Rising River Farm, Rochester, WA
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