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.
AAUW Home and Kitchen Tour 2024 - Sat. April 27th!
Making a comeback after COVID, the AAUW Port Townsend Home and Kitchen Tour will be back live and in-person on Saturday, April 27th!
March/April Beans for Bags Spotlight: Olympic Housing Trust
The Olympic Housing Trust (OHT) is honored to be the Olympic Peninsula’s only community land trust, learn more about the projects they are working on.
March/April Beans for Bags Spotlight: Humane Society of Jefferson County
Whiskers, Wags, and Wellness: Unleashing Love and Care at the Humane Society of Jefferson County!
Our First Farmer Fund Grants
In February, we were thrilled to award our first Farmer Fund Grants to six local farms using donations from our members. We hope this fund grows from year to year.
Nordland General Store: A Phoenix Rising as a Community-Owned Gem!
Have you heard about the Nordland General Store on Marrowstone Island? Read about their history and become a founding member in their new Co-op!
Jan/Feb Beans for Bags Spotlight: Just Soup
Just Soup is a weekly free lunch program that has been serving the community for more than a decade.
Jan/Feb Beans for Bags Spotlight: Jumping Mouse Children’s Center
Transforming lives through expressive mental health therapy since 1999!
The Food Co-op Seeds Generosity: Unveiling the 2024 Beans 4 Bags Recipients
See which local nonprofits are on the list!
Peel Good Vibes: The annual Plant-a-thon is back!
It’s that time of year again, help plant trees to repair the native land by purchasing a box of 5lb Satsumas.
November/December Beans For Bags Spotlight: Housing Solutions Network
Hear from Liz Revord, HSN Director and how you can participate in the future of housing in Jefferson County.
Thanksgiving Wines – Simple Selections for the Holiday
Picking out a wine for get-togethers, Friendsgiving and dinner events can prove to be a challenging task. Hear from James, our resident wine sommelier, about all things holiday wine.
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.
November/December Beans For Bags Spotlight: Camp Beausite Northwest
Camp Beausite Northwest is located in beautiful Chimacum, WA and has been serving the special needs community for over 30 years. Come read what they are up to and watch their video.
September/October Beans For Bags Spotlight: Food Bank Growers
The Food Bank Growers network grows, gathers, and gives organically grown fruits and vegetables to build healthy, vibrant communities, improve food security, and decrease food waste for our Jefferson County neighbors.
Announcing the 2023 Grow Fund Selection
The Community Wellness edible and medicinal native plant garden project has been selected as this year’s recipient of the Food Co-op’s GROW fund.
"Lettuce Grow Together!" Community Wellness Project’s Harvest Dinner
Join the Community Wellness Project at Finnriver Farm & Cidery, Tuesday, October 17th, 5:30 pm for the 7th annual "Lettuce Grow Together!" Harvest Dinner, a fundraiser to support nutritious, local food in Jefferson County schools.
September/October Beans For Bags Spotlight: Heartberries Playschool
Heartberries is an all outdoors program for children ages 2-5 based at Peace Hill and Shy Acre Farm in Port Townsend, Washington. We seek to provide affordable care that is nature immersive, multi-cultural, cultivates the imagination, and encourages children's natural inclinations towards love and kindness.
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!