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.
37,000 Pounds of Purpose
Discover how volunteers, students, and backyard growers are producing tens of thousands of pounds of food each year for our community!
July/August Beans for Bags Spotlight: OWL360
See how OWL360 empowers young people to take their next steps by offering inclusive, youth-led spaces to explore, connect and grow.
July/August Beans for Bags Spotlight: Hospice Foundation for Jefferson Healthcare
See all the services the Hospice Foundation helps provide terminally ill patients and their families.
May/June Beans for Bags Spotlight: NAMI Jefferson County (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
Supporting Mental Health in Jefferson County: A Look at NAMI Jefferson County’s Impact
May/June Beans for Bags Spotlight: Jefferson County Immigrant Rights Advocates (JCIRA)
Please take a moment and learn about this amazing organization in Jefferson County who’s mission is to support the rights of immigrants and their families. ❤️
March/April Beans for Bags Spotlight: VegRX Jefferson County Farmers Market
The Jefferson County Farmers Market (JCFM) is proud to partner with Jefferson Healthcare and the Port Townsend Food Co-op to provide food security and nutrition through the VegRx program. Learn more about what this program provides our community.
March/April Beans for Bags Spotlight: Roots of Resilience Project
Learn about Roots of Resilience Project and their mission to cultivate community, sow sustainability and grow a more equitable and resilient food system in rural Jefferson County.
Jan/Feb Beans for Bags Spotlight: Olympic Community Action Partnership (OlyCAP)
OlyCAP operates dozens of programs – with a single common thread – service to our community. Read more about what this organization is doing for our community.
Jan/Feb Beans for Bags Spotlight: Foster Supports of Jefferson County
Foster Supports of Jefferson County is our first 2025 January/February Beans for Bags Spotlight, read what this amazing group of volunteers is doing.
Bags of Goodness: Introducing the 2025 Beans for Bags Recipients
See which local nonprofits are on the list for 2025!
Nov/Dec Beans for Bags Spotlight: Winter Welcoming Center
Now open, The Winter Welcoming Center provides a warm, welcoming space for those in need of shelter. Learn more about this much needed organization.
The Food Co-op Seeds Generosity: Unveiling the 2024 Beans 4 Bags Recipients
See which local nonprofits are on the list!
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.