Earth Day April 22nd 2022

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At the Yelm Food Co-op we are continually searching for products that support the planet. Along with items to help reduce throwing away plastic utensils, bags and straws, we are bringing in meat producers that practice regenerative farming and really interesting and tasty plant-based choice of all types.

 

BigDipperWaxworks Refills

BigDipperWaxworks Refills

We’ve had the BigDipperWaxworks Beeswax Candle in its glass holder for years, but did you know you can get refills for them too so you can prolong the life of your glass holder. They come without the beautifully packaged can and matches, in a cute cardboard box.

Dr. Bronner’s

Dr. Bronner’s

All-one! This year marks  *75* Years of Dr. Bronner's soap! It's a classic for a reason - their Castile soap is gentle to both your body and our planet. Grab any one of their products.

New Year’s Resolutions

New Year’s Resolutions

Whether it’s because you need to cut down on your cholesterol levels, or you’d just rather eat a little less meat, we have a large, ever changing selection of tasty plant based/vegan choices for you. Check out our freezer, chiller and dry good options....

Persimmons : The Goodness in Orange

Persimmons : The Goodness in Orange

by Ute Jarlik Persimmons come in a lot of different varieties and the most common are the Fuyu and Hachiya variety.  Here at the Coop we carry the Fuyu Persimmon right now and this variety can be enjoyed even when not ripe, while the Hachiya variety has to be ripe to...

Artichokes are good for you

Artichokes are good for you

Loaded With Nutrients. ... May Lower 'Bad' LDL Cholesterol and Increase 'Good' HDL Cholesterol. ... May Help Regulate Blood Pressure. ... May Improve Liver Health. ... May Improve Digestive Health. ... May Ease Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome. ... May Help Lower...

Samples

Samples

While you may not have been able to make it to our Annual General Meeting, we have ballots at the co-op for you to vote to elect Elizabeth Axe onto the board, and we will have samples. Thanks to Masonry Cafe for the beautiful display. Sartori Cherrywood Cheddar and...

The Benefits of Fennel

The Benefits of Fennel

Fresh Fennel is now available at the Yelm Food Coop by Ute Jarlik Why are we now offering fresh Fennel in our produce section? For one, it is 'on special' and second for all the benefits that it offers for our bodies. Botanically Fennel is in the same family as...

Las Vegas UNFI Show trip

Las Vegas UNFI Show trip

Emily and Florence just came back from a packed few days checking out deals and new items for you at the UNFI Natural Show in Las Vegas. The show was at the Mandalay Bay and they stayed at the Luxor. They got to Las Vegas a few hours early to take in some sights....

Leeks!

Leeks!

Are Leeks part of the SuperFood Clan? by Ute Jarlik It's this time of year: the Leeks are ready to be harvested and we have some local ones from the Rising River Farm, which are exceptional in taste and looks. Leeks are part of the onion family, are easy to grow and...

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