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."
MASK UPDATE from the General Manager
Good news everyone! Governor Inslee announced today that most of the COVID-19 restrictions that have been in place will be lifted on Wednesday, June 30th. Read what that means for the Co-op…
MASK UPDATE
We want to remind everyone that there is still a mask mandate in place when inside businesses such as the Co-op.
GM Update: December 2020
Our long-term goals, which we call our “Ends” reflect our aspirations—what we want to accomplish—and they are what makes us different from a regular grocery store…
GM Update: November 2020
We are going to monitor how many shoppers are in the store to keep everyone safe. If you have the flexibility to shop earlier or later in the day, that would help spread the love.
GM Update: Introducing New & Improved COOP2GO
Beginning October 13th when you visit our website and click on the COOP2Go banner you will be directed to our new online shopping platform, still called COOP2Go.
August General Manager’s Report
Each month, I report to the board on how we are progressing on our long-term goals, which we call our Ends. These Ends reflect our aspirations—what we want to accomplish….
Coop2go Update
Today I took a turn at shopping for members using Coop2go. It was fun—and challenging…..
Olympic Peninsula Farmers Fund Helps Local Farmers and Food Banks
Money from the Farmers Fund to local farmers is not a grant or even a loan.
Co-op2Go Updates and Changes
As expected, things are changing rapidly, both with our volunteer service and the Co-op’s shopping and curbside pickup service, Coop2Go…….
Can you help us?
Recently someone told me that “my mask protects you and your mask protects me” –made sense to me. To many of us, being safe is just plain sensible right now…..
General Manager’s Covid Update
Thank you for your kind words and patience as we navigate this ever-changing landscape of safely nourishing a community.
The Board Delivers
The Board is piloting a delivery service to those 70+ or with compromised immune systems.
Keeping the community safe
Here are some updates on what we are doing to keep both the community and staff safe.