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."
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.
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.
A tale of paint and hot water
While the Co-op is getting a new paint job…a hot water heater failure is temporarily affecting our kitchen operations.
April GM Report
As April brings on better weather and longer days, we hear from our GM Kenna about everything going on at the Co-op and in the community.
March GM Report
Hear from our General Manager Kenna about everything going on in the Co-op community.
January GM Report
Hear from our General Manager, Kenna, about everything going on at the Co-op and in our community!
December GM Report
Hear from our GM, Kenna, one more time before the year comes to a close! All things co-op and co-op community.
July GM Report
Summer is in full swing, let’s take a moment to hear from our General Manager about all things Co-op in July.
Small Co-ops Bring Big Changes to Their Communities
International Cooperative Day is the annual celebration of the cooperative movement, celebrated on the first Saturday of July, which this year is July 1. The celebration aims to increase awareness about cooperatives and their contributions to economic and social development, as well as promote the movement’s ideas of international solidarity, equality, and world peace.
Bulk Room Blues
Our General Manager, Kenna, checks in with some housekeeping as to how we approach the bulk section and some upcoming changes down the road.
May GM Report
Get insights from Kenna, General Manager of the Co-op. Updates on projects, plans for the future, outreach and more.
April GM Report
Our GM, Kenna, provides insight into what’s happening at the co-op and what we have to look forward to.
March GM Report
Hear from our GM Kenna Eaton about how we’ve fulfilled our strategic ends this month!
February GM Report
As we get through February we hear from Kenna again! Checking in on Co-op happenings and how we continue to work together to nourish our community.
