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."
Farm to school program Educators & updates
Meet the educators and learn about the latest garden updates from the Farm to School Program from Community Wellness Project.
Join the Board’s community engagement committee
The Food Co-op Board is seeking two Members-at-Large to join our vibrant Community Engagement Committee.
Announcing the 2024 Grow Fund Selection
Announcing the 2024 Grow Fund Recipient - The Benji Project!
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.
Collaboration & Resources - Plastic Free July
Check out the sea creatures made from plastic and learn more the resources available to help with Plastic Free July!
July/August Beans For Bags Spotlight: The ReCyclery
Learn more about The ReCyclery of Jefferson County - Building bikes, building riders, building community.
Port Townsend PRIDE!
Celebrating the LGBTQ+ community on the Olympic Peninsula - Sat. June 8th
May/June Beans For Bags Spotlight: The Benji Project
From art projects for the Rhody Parade to Summer Camps, learn what The Benji Project is doing to help teach proactive mental health tools to Jefferson County.
Healthy Harvest: Farm 2 School's Apple Sales Fund Community Wellness
An update from The Community Wellness Project (CWP) - 2024 Activities to support the Farm To School Program!
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!