HOT OFF THE PRESS Archives - Community Food Co-op

Open Letter From the Co-op Board

As a Board, we want to communicate with you about People First Bellingham Initiative 4 and how it relates to our Co-op. There are four initiatives on the ballot under the People First Bellingham umbrella.

Help Us Combat Climate Change

Sunflower field with the words "we can all do something" with reference to climate change

Over the next six weeks, the Community Food Co-op is joining 160 businesses around the nation in calling for bold climate action. We are raising our voices, calling our members of Congress, and urging them to take decisive legislative action this fall. We hope you’ll join us.

Seasonal Eating: Sweet Corn Caprese

Sweet corn Caprese salad on a white serving dish

Sweet corn Caprese is crunchy, creamy, herby and nutritious. It screams summer and it’s sure to be a crowd pleaser. Bonus: it couldn’t be easier to prepare.

Berry Exciting!

Did you know that Whatcom County is the leading producer of blueberries in Washington and that Washington is the largest producer of both organic and conventional blueberries in the nation?

Heirloom, Cherry, Roma & Grape: Our Guide to Common Tomatoes Available at the Co-op

There are thousands of tomato varieties that come in a multitude of shapes, sizes, and colors. With so many to choose from, we wanted to share our quick tomato guide for the six tomato varieties you can almost always find fresh in our produce department.

Local Farm Feature: Flynn Farms

A woman farmer picking harvesting onions

Co-op vendor Flynn Farms is woman-owned, veteran-owned, AAPI-owned and certified organic. We visited Flynn Farms to talk with owner Savannah about her journey and her mission to empower a new generation of farmers.

Buy Bulk, Save Money and Reduce Waste

The Co-op’s bulk department is all about saving money, reducing waste, and being better stewards of our environment. We offer products in our bulk department that can’t be found elsewhere.

Ask the Nutritionist: Seasonal Allergies

photo of woman sneezing into tissue near a field of blooming flowers

“Is there anything I can change with my diet to help with my seasonal allergies?“ Perhaps! Try these helpful food and diet tips from the nutritionist for relief from seasonal allergies.

Celebrating Our 50th Anniversary!

a heart made with an image of fresh produce that says 50 years in the center

The Co-op is celebrating our 50th anniversary. Visit our anniversary page and watch a fun video, shop for 50th anniversary Co-op T-shirts and hoodies, and see a timeline of our history.

Appreciation for the Co-op Farm Fund. Donate today!

The barn at Mariposa Farm under construction with support from a Community Food Co-op Farm Fund grant.

Thank you for donating to the Co-op Farm Fund! Farmers share their appreciation for the ways in which the Farm Fund has helped their organic, sustainable farms.