The Real Food Show
Have you heard about the show that combines circus arts, food education, laughter, healthy lifestyle awareness, and fun? The Real Food Show is a dynamic 35-minute performance, produced and developed by the Community Food Co-op in Bellingham, Washington.
The Real Food Show is great for a variety of events including elementary school assemblies, festivals, educational conferences, community events, etc. The show is always enthusiastically received and has been seen by tens of thousands of children and adults in Whatcom, Skagit, and Thurston counties, and several other Washington state elementary schools.
Through a series of fun routines involving audience participation, visual aids, comedy, juggling, and other circus skills, the show presents easily accessible and memorable information that inspires positive change in people’s attitudes and behavior. The talented two-member performance team keeps students laughing and learning.
Watch a short preview of The Real Food Show!
Watch the full show! Learning virtually? We saved you a front row seat!
Want to book The Real Food Show to come to your school or event?
Contact Karl Meyer at 360-734-8158 ext. 314 or [email protected] for information on how to book our innovative and fun show.
Other Ways We Support Our Community
Create Change for Neighbors in Need
Making Change at Checkout
Our PIN pad donation program took off in 2025, when shoppers raised $200,000 for Bellingham Food Bank in just seven months. Every penny you donate goes directly to the featured organization.
Champion Local Farmers
Farm Fund
Since 2000, the Co-op has donated over $878,699 to 164 local food and farming projects through grants, loans, scholarships, and emergency funds. These funds help increase the supply of local, sustainable, and organic food in Whatcom County and beyond.
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Community Shopping Days
On the third Saturday of each month, 2% of sales go directly to a local organization doing vital work in our community. Your shopping helps support everything from environmental conservation to food access programs.
Raised by shoppers like you thus far in 2025.
Your choice to shop at Community Food Co-op brings tangible, positive change to our community. Last year, Co-op shoppers raised $32,776.
Educate Kids About Healthy Eating
The Real Food Show
Combining circus arts, food education, laughter, and fun, The Real Food Show brings healthy eating lessons to life for students throughout Whatcom and Skagit counties. It is produced and funded by the Co-op and has toured since 2014.