Reason #17 to love Living in Olympia: Olympia Food Co-op
Reason #17 to love Living in Olympia: Olympia Food Co-op
If you are looking for an alternative to the mainstream grocery stores and want to support local farming then you might want to stop in and check out the Olympia Food Co-op. This organization is dedicated to promoting local production, healthy eating, and a sustainable lifestyle.
In addition to their huge selection of local produce, bulk foods, and cooking/gardening supplies the co-op also operates an excellent soup and salad bar. Their website is extremely informative and shows the philosophy the organization is based around. They say:
“The Co-op is more than just a place to buy healthy food; we are a community resource that practices and promotes nutritional awareness, local farming and production, environmental responsibility, social and economic justice, collective management, and consensus decision making!”
They have two locations in Olympia. 3111 Pacific Ave on the Eastside and 921 Rogers St on the Westside. Stop in to check them out, you don’t need to be a member! And be sure to become a fan of their Facebook page for some great deals!
