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."
Kitchen Kaboodle
In April, after easter, our Kitchen will undergo some maintenance. Kenna explains what this will mean for hot food and the deli during that week.
March GM Report
Hear from our GM Kenna Eaton about how we’ve fulfilled our strategic ends this month!
2023 Annual Plant-A-Thon! (…all those Satsuma’s you purchased)
Thanks to our customers and the NW Watershed the Food Coop has a long history of involvement with the Plant-A-Thon and this year’s Satsuma fundraiser raised $1,800 to purchase plants and other supplies.
Local Seeds Are Here!
Locally grown and adapted to the Northwest Climate! Come on in to see our selection of seeds on display today.
Lettuce Work Together!
Your board wants to hear from you! Join us for Board store-walk days and let your voice be heard.
Shopping Carts and Cooperative Principle # 6
Our previous shopping carts have a new home! After being able to order new carts we sought out a new home for our last ones. Thank you to Central Co-op for coming and finding a good use for them!
Racial Redlining Fought By Postwar Interracial Co-ops
Blacks and whites had fought together in brotherhood all over the globe during World War II to defend democracy. However, a grateful government that welcomed home “the Greatest Generation” but fought that war with a segregated army had no desire to let returning Black soldiers live together with white ones.
Cadmium and Lead in Dark Chocolate—How Dangerous?
Many of us have heard that Consumer Reports has tested dark chocolate bars sold in the US and found that most had higher levels of cadmium and lead than the maximum levels set by California.
We Raised $1,800 for the 2023 Plant-A-Thon with Northwest Watershed Institute!
The Port Townsend Food Coop is proud to announce that their recent satsuma fundraiser was a huge success, raising $1,800 for Northwest Watershed Institute’s annual Plant-a-Thon with local schools.
Winter Welcoming Center
Introducing our second Beans For Bag recipient for January/February – Winter Welcoming Center
Kid Sized Picnic Table with A Story
Next time you go shopping walk around to the south side of the building. There is a new kids picnic table tucked among the outdoor tables…
Frederick Douglass and Co-ops in 1846
On April 2, 1847, Douglass stayed with John Bright in Rochdale the day before he sailed from Liverpool back to America finally a free man.
NEW LABELING: Bioengineered Foods - What You Need To Know
Our motivation has always been simple: we believe that people have a right to know what’s in their food.
Don’t Forget Your Bags!
The cost of our paper shopping bags has gone up a bit. Learn more and check out some of our reusable bag options…
Cooperatively Yours!
Jon Steinman visited 125 food co-ops with storefronts and 23 startups in various stages of development. He took a LOT of photos and his new publication is one of the many outcomes of that journey.