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        1220 North Forest Street at Holly Street
        Bellingham, Washington
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        315 Westerly Road at Cordata Parkway
        Bellingham, Washington
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        405 Holly Street at Forest Street
        Bellingham, Washington
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7 Ways to Save at Your Co-op

7 ways to save at your co-op

In our recent price comparison story, you can see how prices at the Co-op are already comparable to our competitors. In fact, prices are often considerably lower than at other local stores. But, who doesn’t want to save even more money?

Here are seven simple ways to save at the Co-op.

FOR ALL SHOPPERS

Co+op Basics

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Our lowest prices on everyday basics in every department. Look for signs in our stores.

Fresh Deals

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Sales in produce, meat, deli, specialty cheese, and bakery. Posted in the foyer every Wednesday and on our website.

Co+op Deals

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60+ items on sale every day. Look for signs in our stores. Twice-monthly sales flyer in stores and on our website.

Coupon Books

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Co+op Deals coupon books are issued every two months. Coupons books in stores and can be viewed on our website.

Double Savings

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Sale items + coupons = double savings. Look for signs in our stores.

FOR CO-OP MEMBER-OWNERS

Special Orders

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Order by the case at the service desk.
Tip: Place special orders when products are on sale for the greatest savings.

Owner Coupons

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Owner Appreciation Coupons are issued three times per year. Published in our In Season magazine.

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2% Saturday Community Shopping Day

Shop to benefit The Humanitas Ministry of the Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship, our December SEED recipient. Two percent of the Co-op's total sales from this day will be donated. Round up your purchase at the register any day in December to benefit The Humanitas Ministry of the Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship.

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2% Saturday Community Shopping Day

Shop to benefit Community to Community (C2C), our November SEED recipient. Two percent of the Co-op's total sales from this day will be donated. Round up your purchase at the register any day in November to benefit Community to Community (C2C).

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2% Saturday Community Shopping Day

Shop to benefit Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center, our October SEED recipient. Two percent of the Co-op's total sales from this day will be donated. Round up your purchase at the register any day in October to benefit Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center.

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2% Saturday Community Shopping Day

Shop to benefit Whatcom Peace & Justice Center, our September SEED recipient. Two percent of the Co-op's total sales from this day will be donated. Round up your purchase at the register any day in September to benefit Whatcom Peace & Justice Center.

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2% Saturday Community Shopping Day

Shop to benefit Whatcom Food Network, our August SEED recipient. Two percent of the Co-op's total sales from this day will be donated. Round up your purchase at the register any day in August to benefit Whatcom Food Network.

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2% Saturday Community Shopping Day

Shop to benefit Brigid Collins Family Support Center, our July SEED recipient. Two percent of the Co-op's total sales from this day will be donated. Round up your purchase at the register any day in July to benefit Brigid Collins Family Support Center.

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2% Saturday Community Shopping Day

Shop to benefit Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth (BAAY), our June SEED recipient. Two percent of the Co-op's total sales from this day will be donated. Round up your purchase at the register any day in June to benefit Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth (BAAY).

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2% Saturday Community Shopping Day

Shop to benefit ReUse Works, our May SEED recipient. Two percent of the Co-op's total sales from this day will be donated. Round up your purchase at the register any day in May to benefit ReUse Works.

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2% Saturday Community Shopping Day

Shop to benefit Communities in Schools of Whatcom County, our April SEED recipient. Two percent of the Co-op's total sales from this day will be donated. Round up your purchase at the register any day in April to benefit Communities in Schools of Whatcom County.

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Peel into Citrus Season

Enjoy this visual tour of some of the many varieties of citrus and learn more about these seasonal superstars.

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Thai Vegetable Stew

This beautifully flavored vegan stew is brimming with vegetables and tofu in a creamy peanut-coconut sauce that is not too rich or heavy. Sure to become a favorite! Vegan and gluten-free.

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Celebrating Our 50th Anniversary!

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.

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