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.
The Goods On Black Currants & Gooseberries
Savor the season with some of Jefferson County's brightest berries. Black currants and gooseberries may be small, but they pack big, bold flavor.
Growing More Than Gardens: Farm to School in Action
Read the latest updates from The Community Wellness Project activities that support the Farm To School Program.
Growing Good, Together: GROW Fund Applications Open August 1
Details on how to apply and here from last year’s recipients, Bayside Housing & Services.
Borrow More. Buy Less. Build Community.
What if the tool you need is already waiting for you? Discover how the Community Tool Library is making home projects more affordable, accessible, and community-powered—one borrowed tool at a time.
2,016 Reasons to Celebrate
In June, our Co-op community reached an incredible milestone through our Beans for Bags program, for the first time in history more than $2,000 was donated to local nonprofits in a single month.
Serving Hope, One Meal at a Time
Discover how Reach Out is delivering food, connection, and compassion to neighbors across our community.
Community Composting
Hear from Kenna about exciting updates when it comes to composting at the Co-op.
Change Is The Only Constant
Hear from Kenna about changes in prices and supply chain issues and how they impact the Co-op.
Habitat for Humanity of East Jefferson County brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope.
Check out what their current goals are, and what they are excited about for 2026.
Your Beans Support Kids, Creeks, and Wild Salmon!
May/June Beans for Bags Spotlight: Northwest Salmon Coalition
Nopales & Plantains: A Little Prickly, A Lot Delicious
Check out how to prepare both of these unique ingredients and some excitement to your weekly menu.
An Update From The Board
An update from the board regarding the search and hiring process of a new GM.
Smart & sustainable solutions
Sustainable solutions to reduce waste made easy at the Co-op!
April GM Report
Hear the latest updates from our GM, Kenna, about everything going on in the Co-op community.
Safe, Seen and Supported!
Dove House has been providing advocacy services for Jefferson County for more than 40 years, learn how they do it!
March GM Report
Hear the latest updates from our GM, Kenna, about everything going on in the Co-op community.
Cereal-ously Sweet Showdown
From Mystery Bag to Soundcheck Spotlight: Sweet Magic Happened! Here are the inventive, delicious recipes that answered the challenge.
Because Growing Old Deserves Growing Love
Learn how The Gray Muzzle Project is giving overlooked dogs a soft place to land.
Cheese The Day! New selections arrive at the co-op
New Cheese’s have landed at the Food Co-op