The Beet
A Port Townsend Food Co-op Blog
Whether you're passionate about healthy recipes, sustainability initiatives, local giving programs, or supporting local farms, we’ve got something for you. Stay connected with the latest co-op news, learn how we’re making a difference in the community, and discover how you can get involved. Join us as we promote eco-friendly living and share the best in organic, local food."
Join the Board’s community engagement committee
The Food Co-op Board is seeking two Members-at-Large to join our vibrant Community Engagement Committee.
Fostering Equity, Belonging, and Inclusion at the Coop
The Food Co-op is committed to DEI, and accessibility within our organization and in our community. We’re here every day working to nourish our community, and living our values of respect, inclusion, participation,integrity, love, stewardship and resiliency.
Sept 4th Board Meeting: Attendance and Participation
This Week’s Board Meeting: Attendance and Participation
August GM Report
Each month, I report to the board on what is happening in the store as well as our progress on our long-term goals, which we call our Ends. These Ends reflect our aspirations—what we want to accomplish—and they are part of what makes us different from a regular grocery store.
June Demo Recipe! What did the Board make?
June Demo Series recipes - Perfectly Good Food—A Totally Achievable Zero Waste Approach to Home Cooking by Margaret and Irene Li.
March Demo Recipe! What did the Board make?
March Demo Series recipes - Perfectly Good Food—A Totally Achievable Zero Waste Approach to Home Cooking by Margaret and Irene Li.
New Demo Series! Come see what the Board is making.
New Demo Series and chance to win the cookbook - Perfectly Good Food—A Totally Achievable Zero Waste Approach to Home Cooking by Margaret and Irene Li.
Lettuce Work Together!
Your board wants to hear from you! Join us for Board store-walk days and let your voice be heard.
Working Toward a Diverse Board
I hope that if people who never thought they could run see me on the board, maybe they’ll say to themselves, “I can do that, too.”
2021 Food Co-op Elections Results
We pledged to donate $1 to the Food Bank for each vote cast, so we’ll be giving them a check for $744.
A short history of Black Cooperatives in America
From mutual aid societies to independent fugitive communities and from farmer cooperatives to consumer co-ops, In honor of Juneteenth and the Black Lives Matter movement, a short history of Black Cooperatives in America.
The Food Co-op Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Steering Committee
"Putting in the work", we are listening and learning how to create a more equitable community.
Strong Co-ops Need Strong Boards
Do you love your co-op? Consider a position on the board!
Amended Articles of Incorporation Vote Update
Thank you all so much for voting. A donation of $400 will be sent to the Port Townsend Food Bank in appreciation of your participation, as promised.
Member Vote Coming Up on September 8th
We will soon be holding a vote to approve certain amendments to our Articles of Incorporation……..
We Have Four New Board Members!
We had a great voter turnout and we will uphold our promise…
The Board’s Work: Revisiting the Food Co-op’s Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws
Join us in the revision process of The Food Co-op Bylaws.
Join us for a "Virtual" Annual General Meeting
A note from the Board Vice President, Juri………