Community Food Co-op

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    • Hours & Locations
      • downtown Co-Op bicycle entranceDowntown Store
        1220 North Forest Street at Holly Street
        Bellingham, Washington
        7 am - 10 pm
        360-734-8158
      • Cordata Co-Op exteriorCordata Store
        315 Westerly Road at Cordata Parkway
        Bellingham, Washington
        7 am - 9 pm
        360-734-8158
      • Bellingham Co-Op Bakery exterior dogspottingBakery Café
        405 Holly Street at Forest Street
        Bellingham, Washington
        7 am - 7 pm
        360-734-8158
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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.

Co-op Curbside

co-op curbside

Co-op Curbside is easy and convenient! Shop our store online and schedule to pick up your groceries at the Cordata store or the Holly Street building across the street from our Downtown store!

A Guide to Winter Squash

squash

Choosing a winter squash can be confounding. Use this helpful guide to learn about some of the common varieties, along with their attributes and best uses.

Shop for Houseplants at the Co-op

a large array of houseplants crowd a sunny interior room

Shop for houseplants at the Co-op! We’ve expanded our selection of indoor plants for you to enhance your home, improve indoor air quality, and enjoy the calming effect of houseplants.

Ask the Nutritionist: Squash Talk

butternut squash with seeds

Dear Nutritionist: I always see different varieties of winter squash at the grocery store. However, I am unsure how to prepare them. Do you have any easy tips on how to cook and season squash?

Summer Grilling Guide

gropped apricots and peaches with basil

Summer offers an abundance of delicious farm fresh vegetables, peak season fruit, wild-caught seafood, and quality meats that are perfect for outdoor grilling. Use these techniques to coax the best flavors of summer on the grill.

Celebrating Salmon: Three techniques for perfect salmon every time

cooked salmon for dinner

Try these approaches to cooking fish that are simple, adaptable, and quick: pan roasting, salt broiling, and poaching. They are all accessible to home cooks, requiring no specialized equipment or knowledge.

Recipes for Strawberry Season!

peach and strawberry bruschetta served on a wooden cutting board

Strawberry season is sweet but short! Plus, farmer direct organic peaches will arrive in our produce department soon! Don’t sleep on these local treats while they are in season. Try some new recipes this summer.

Raspberries, blueberries, and cherries, oh my!

photo of a toasted bagel with vegan blueberry jam

When strawberry season winds down, raspberries, blueberries, and cherries take center stage! To complement our popular strawberry recipe collection, we offer this recipe collection for your continued berry enjoyment.

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We take your health seriously.

COVID-19 Store Updates

Glass bottle returns and use of your reusable shopping bags have resumed. Please click through to read the important details about these changes. Thank you!

Online Bakery Ordering, click here to order

Online Bakery Ordering

Order cakes, cupcakes, and more online from the Co-op bakery and choose to pick up your order in either of our stores or choose no-contact drive-though pickup at the Holly Street bakery building.

green cotton face mask with elastic straps made by oyster creek canvas company

Locally Made Face Masks by Oyster Creek Canvas

The Co-op is currently the only retail outlet for Oyster Creek face masks, availability may fluctuate. Flipside Hats face masks available at both stores. Oyster Creek Canvas masks are washable double-layer 100% cotton with an adjustable elastic strap. Read to learn what makes them great.

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HIGH RISK PRIORITY SHOPPING HOUR • 8 am to 9 am daily • both stores
DOWNTOWN STORE & DELI
• map • 360-734-8158 •  8 am – 9 pm; deli service counter closes at 7 pm
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