Help out in the best place you can

There is lots to do in a small co-op in a small rural town like ours.  This is where our volunteer committee members come in to help the paid management and staff with community support in many areas.  Under the direction of the store managers, committees take on oversight and execution of vital functions like facilities, technologies, marketing, volunteer appreciation and more.

Our Committees

Management Committee

We do things a bit differently at the Yelm Food Coop, instead of one General Manager we have two store managers supported by board appointed members. We look specifically for management experience in several fields including finance, human resources, communications, training, marketing and sales.  

Facilities Committee

This is for the handy folks amongst us to maintain the physical well-being of our store and keep everything maintained, running safely and smoothly.   We are always looking for members with the skills to be a part of this effort.  The more people we can get the easier it is to accomplish this vital function.  All levels of skills are most certainly welcome, from the master plumber to someone who can change the filter on the air-conditioning system on a monthly basis.  Anyone who likes to tinker or just wants to chip in periodically on large or small projects is more than welcome to join the team.

Tech Committee

The Tech Committee is dedicated to improving all aspects of Co-op operations by eliminating drudgery and repetition, reducing chances (and sources) of accidental errors.  With limited resources it’s important to make things as efficient as possible.   We have created tools such as the admin portal to automate the creation of sales cards saving hundreds of hours a year. We have continually upgraded and maintained the computers in use throughout the store.  We welcome all that are interested with the skillsets to make the co-op run efficient and more secure through technology.

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Supporting Our Local Producers

True Blue Herbs

From our own local True Blue Herbs, OSHA Root, USNEA Tincture, Ashwagandha Root and last but not least, Happy Drops!

Yogi Organic Cinnamon Horchata Stress + Sleep

Yogi Organic Caffeine Free Herbal Supplement. Cinnamon Horchata Stress + Sleep supports stress response and restful sleep.

Jonny Pops Organic Freezer Pops

Jonny Pops Organic Freezer Pops with simple ingredients. Cherry, Grape and Fruit Punch.

Violife Dips

These plant based Violife Dips are delicious, give them a try. French Onion and Spinach Artichoke. Take them to get togethers so you have something to eat!

Serenity Kids Organic Purée Sachets

Roots, sweet potato, carrot, beet & olive oil and Sweet Potato & Spinach with olive oil, Free Range Turkey with sweet potato, pumpkin & beet, Grass Fed Beef with kale & sweet potato, Wild Caught Salmon with butternut squash and beet, and Free Range...

Mutti Tomato Paste and Tomato Sauce Pizza Parma

Made from sun-kissed Italian Tomatoes. Mutti Double Concentrated Tomato Paste and Tomato Sauce Pizza Parma with Parmigiano Reggiano.

Mary’s Organic Chocolate Kookies, Honey Kookies and Super Seeds Crackers

Mary’s Organic Chocolate Kookies and Organic Honey Kookies and Mary’s Gone Organic Super Seeds Jalapeno Crackers

Otto’s Baking Powder & Cassava Flour

We’re excited to bring you this Otto’s Naturals grain-free Baking Powder, it’s made from Cassava and is corn and potato free. It’s Non-GMO Project Verified and they also have Organic Multi Purpose Cassava Flour 100% Yuca Root, gluten-free, grain-free and...

Navitas Organic Unsweetened Cacao Butter Wafers

Navitas Organic Unsweetened Cacao Butter Wafers. Cacao Butter is a Plant-Based Superfood. Great for hot drinks and desserts.