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        1220 North Forest Street at Holly Street
        Bellingham, Washington
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        360-734-8158
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        315 Westerly Road at Cordata Parkway
        Bellingham, Washington
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Standing with Our AAPI Community

We stand with the AAPI community

The Community Food Co-op is saddened by the continued violence against the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community and condemns all hate crimes. The Co-op has zero tolerance for racism, and we continue to work to transform our organization and community for racial equity. Racial equity work is a […]

Optimal Hydration

Woman athlete takes a break, drinking water from a reusable water bottle on a hot summers day

Addressing Optimal Hydration Although everyone knows that water is essential for life, most don’t understand why drinking enough water is so important. Without water, humans can only survive for a matter of days. To prevent dehydration all land animals (us humans included) have evolved very sensitive physiological controls to maintain […]

Learning to Make Mocktails

Three Glasses of Mocktails (Raspberry, Peach and Pineapple) standing on the Bar, Horizontal WallpaperWith fewer people drinking alcohol and dry January around the corner, it’s time to freshen up your mocktail skills! The Community Food Co-op has some recipes, tips, and tricks for even the most novel of mocktail creators.  Mocktails Made from Scratch 1. We’re celebrating citrus season with this grapefruit and [...]

2022 Community Shopping Day Donations

Every year, the Co-op Member Affairs Committee (MAC) and Board of Directors selects community organizations to be the monthly Community Shopping Days (CSD) recipient. CSD recipients receive 2% of the Co-op’s total sales on the third Saturday of their designated month, and all register donations made during the month. Now [...]

Wine for the Holidays

Whether you're planning your holiday dinner, looking for a gift, or just want to try something new, these wines curated for the holidays will be a perfect addition. Red Wine Iris Vineyards Pinot Noir 2020 A prototypical Willamette Valley Pinot Noir from a small family producer, and at a very [...]

Stress Less this Holiday Season

Mt. Shuksan reflected in Picture lake at North Cascades National ParkThe holidays are upon us: a time of holiday cheer, gatherings with loved ones, delicious feasts, and unfortunately, stress. Although there is much to enjoy about the holidays, the hustle and bustle can often be overwhelming. Below are some tips to help you manage stress so that you can find [...]

Ginger to the Rescue!

A cup of immunity-boosting ginger root tea with fresh ginger, lemon, and honeyGot cold symptoms? Trying to keep the cold or flu at bay? Then consider adding in fresh ginger root to your daily routine, especially around the holidays, for a whole foods approach to cold and flu prevention. Ginger root is a very safe and effective tool to use during the [...]

Shop Small: A Gift Guide

A holiday wreath with some blue and green foliage hangs on a wooden fixture.Support the Co-op on Small Business Saturday and buy some fun items for your holiday gifts. The Co-op has unique items for gifts, stocking stuffers, and for yourself. Supporting the only locally-owned grocery store in Bellingham helps strengthen our community, local food network, and local producers.  We’ve selected some of [...]

Thanksgiving Turkey Alternatives

A plate of vegan Thanksgiving food, such as plant-based loaf and cranberry sauce, ready to be enjoyed for ThanksgivingNot a turkey fan? Accommodating dietary restrictions? We’ve got you covered with nine turkey alternatives — both plant-based and meat-forward! PLANT-BASED Plant-Based Holiday Roasts In-house Vegan Holiday Loaf This delicious housemade loaf is made with chickpeas, oats, vegetables, and mushrooms then glazed with a sauce full of classic Thanksgiving ingredients! [...]

Four Approaches to Cooking Your Thanksgiving Turkey

An oven-roasted turkey sits on some lemons ready to be enjoyed for a holiday dinner.Should I brine my turkey? Should I let my spouse fry the whole bird this year? How do I achieve a quicker cooking time? We have some turkey-cooking techniques for everyone from the Thanksgiving chef to the person who begrudgingly took on the challenge this year. Oven Roast Oven roasting [...]
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A myriad of body care items sit on a wooden table with a red and white stocking waiting to be gifted.

The Perfect Gifts from the Body Care Sale

The Co-op’s December body care sale is the perfect way to purchase your holiday gifts and stocking stuffers, and save money. We’ve selected some of our most popular items to help you get started.  Elevate Your Bath   Love Bath Salt Remedy  The Love epsom salt bath is naturally made with [...]

Wines for Thanksgiving

The Co-op’s annual mix and match wine sale runs November 16 through November 23, and it's a great time to stock up on wines for Thanksgiving and throughout the holidays. Our wine department has curated 12 beautiful wines for your entire Thanksgiving day, from watching a football game to serving [...]
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Our Guide to Holiday Turkeys Available at the Co-op

All the turkeys available for purchase at the Co-op are from Mary’s Turkeys. Choose from three fresh, never-frozen turkeys: natural, organic, and heritage.

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DOWNTOWN STORE & DELI • map • 360-734-8158 • 7 am – 9 pm
meat and deli counter: 7 am – 7 pm
made-to-order counter: 7 am – 6 pm
salad/hot bar: 7 am – 6 pm

CORDATA STORE & DELI • map • 360-734-8158 • 7 am – 9 pm
meat and deli counter: 7 am – 7 pm
made-to-order counter: 7 am – 6 pm
salad/hot bar: 7 am – 7 pm

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