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."

Loren Alexanian 9/10/24 Loren Alexanian 9/10/24

Sept/Oct Beans For Bags Spotlight: Olympic Angels

Olympic Angels exists to radically improve the foster care experience for children and families on the Olympic Peninsula.

The Food Co-op 4/11/23 The Food Co-op 4/11/23

March/April Bean for Bag Spotlight: StyroCyclers

Learn how volunteer Port Townsend StyroCyclers group, a Local 20/20 Beyond Waste Project, recycles expanded polystyrene, commonly known as styrofoam

The Food Co-op 4/4/23 The Food Co-op 4/4/23

March/April Bean for Bag Spotlight: PT Potential

PT Potential works to transform our community's waste plastic into community infrastructure while challenging PT to see its own prospects of moving beyond the plastic economy.

The Food Co-op 1/17/23 The Food Co-op 1/17/23

Bayside Housing

Introducing one of our January Beans for Bags recipients – Bayside Housing & Services, with the mission of serving people experiencing homelessness in Jefferson County by providing transitional housing and meals, with individualized, trauma-informed case management support.

The Food Co-op 12/27/22 The Food Co-op 12/27/22

Announcing the 2023 Beans for Bags Recipients

Announcing our 2023 Beans 4 Bags recipients.

The Food Co-op 9/8/20 The Food Co-op 9/8/20

Beans For Bags: Jumping Mouse Children’s Center

Children instinctively know the need for connection – highlighted for all of us as we are physically distanced from one another.

The Food Co-op 7/7/20 The Food Co-op 7/7/20

Beans for Bags: Foster Supports of Jefferson County

We call it “wrap-around” care – surrounding foster kids and families with local love…

The Food Co-op 2/17/20 The Food Co-op 2/17/20

Beans for Bags: Jefferson Universal Movement PLayground

We invite everyone to our Community Forum on February 29th at Finnriver Cidery to see the plans, vote on likes/dislikes and potential phasing of design. We are headed to Olympia in August for grant funds and need your support to make this playground a reality.

The Food Co-op 11/12/19 The Food Co-op 11/12/19

Beans for Bags: Humane Society of Jefferson County

Your Beans for Bags recipient for November and December helps furry four legged friends find their forever home.

The Food Co-op 10/15/19 The Food Co-op 10/15/19

Beans for Bags: The Local Food Council

Currently the Council is composed of members from these sectors: farm production, gardens, environmental education, permaculture, retail, value added producers, grange members, the health department, the Port of Port Townsend, and concerned citizens. Restaureanteers and more members associated with the public sector could provide more perspectives and knowledge of Jefferson County’s food system.

The Food Co-op 3/12/19 The Food Co-op 3/12/19

Beans for Bags - Sunfield Land for Learning

Each Month, Members are given three choices on where to donate their beans ($.05). This month we are happy to feature Sunfield - Land for Learning.

The Food Co-op 1/22/19 The Food Co-op 1/22/19

Beans for Bags Recipient Spotlight - Jefferson County Immigrant Rights Advocates

Get to know the work your local non-profits are up to! This month we are proud to support th Jefferson County Immigrant Rights Advocates (JCIRA) as one of our Beans for Bags recipients.