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."
Recycling at the Food Co-op – 2024
Our Food Co-op has long been known as a central location for living sustainably.
Oregon Producer: Café Mam
Oregon roastery, Café Mam (say "mom") is grown by fair trade cooperatives of native Maya farmers living in the highlands of Chiapas, Mexico. It is 100% organic, fair trade certified, shade-grown, high altitude, arabica coffee.
Local Producer: Hopscotch Farm + Cannery
Welcome to Hopscotch Farm + Cannery, your quintessential "Farm to Jar" haven nestled in the heart of Port Townsend, WA.
July/August Beans For Bags Spotlight: Community Build – Housing Builds Community
Community Build built three temporary supervised villages in Jefferson County starting with Peter's Place in Port Hadlock in 2020. This was followed by Pat's Place in Port Townsend, and we have built 20 tiny shelters for OlyCAP at Caswell-Brown off Mill Road. These facilities have housed over 75 residents over the last 3 years. We are so proud of this accomplishment!
May/June Beans for Bags Spotlight: Dove House Advocacy Services
Dove House offers one-to-one advocacy, therapy, support groups and operates a temporary emergency shelter for victims fleeing domestic violence and more.
Local Producer: Solstice Family Farm
Solstice Family Farm is a homestead style farm located on 33 acres of the Olympic Peninsula. They grow and sell produce as well as teach a variety of farming skills. The farmers, Jen and Sean, have been farming for about 14 years in the Pacific Northwest and Montana.
We Raised $1,800 for the 2023 Plant-A-Thon with Northwest Watershed Institute!
The Port Townsend Food Coop is proud to announce that their recent satsuma fundraiser was a huge success, raising $1,800 for Northwest Watershed Institute’s annual Plant-a-Thon with local schools.
Jar Savers: Plastic Free Bulk Shopping - How It Works
Your co-op provides free glass jars for use in the BULK department. Here’s how it works…
Be the Change
Part of our expansion project involved creating a more effective waste diversion stream at the back of our store…
Ways To Extend Your Produce Without Plastic
Plastic Free July is a global movement to refuse single use plastic. What is one thing you can do?
Sustainable Tips from Member to Member
Members frequently ask us about sustainable practices. They not only look to us for products that meet a certain standard, but they also ask us for tips and advice on what they can do to make small changes to their daily lives in order to make a big impact in their footprint.
We asked fellow member Susan Fox to share some of her tips, and this is what she said.
Three Easy Tips for Zero Waste Shopping
Much of the garbage we see floating in the ocean today starts at our shopping carts. Making a difference begins with zero waste shopping and the packaging that comes with it. This is especially true with groceries and bathroom items.