The Olympia Food Co-op Pay-It-Forward Program is a fund that customers can donate money to or withdraw from at the registers. The intent of the program is to give people in need easier access to food, by using donated funds from others in the community to help cover their purchases.

The fund may be used to cover up to $20 per person per day, or whatever amount is currently in the fund if it less than $20. It can be accessed at either location.

How to use the Pay-It-Forward Fund:

1. Go to the checkout line or the customer service desk. Ask a worker if money is available in the Pay-It-Forward Fund. You cannot make a Pay-It-Forward purchase if there’s no money in the fund.
2. Collect your items. If there is enough money available, you may use up to $20 per person per day.
3. Go to the checkout like normal. Tell the cashier you’d like to make a Pay-It-Forward purchase, or hand them one of the blue pay it forward cards (available at the registers and customer service desk), Volunteer cashiers will need to call a staff member for assistance.
4. Using your own money to cover part of the total is encouraged, but not required. Thank you for helping us maintain this community resource.

Want to donate?

Ask a cashier! 100% of contributions directly support our community.