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

We’re Hiring

The Yelm Food Co-op has an opportunity for the right person! Do you know about and enjoy organic and natural foods, locally sourced where possible? Do you like the idea of working in a member-owned grocery store? Do you like the idea of working in an atmosphere where...

Cocojune Coconut Yogurt

SAMPLING WEDNESDAY: Cocojune Organic Cultured Coconut Yogurt is delicious. We culture our coconut slowly with some of the world’s most researched probiotics giving it a mild tang and lots of probiotic fire-power. *Strawberry Rhubarb: sweet strawberries, tart rhubarb,...

Deli meat signs

We know the picture isn’t great, but are these new deli meat signs useful?

Cadia Organic Mustards

We continue to love the quality of these Organic Cadia Mustards, and the great prices. We just tried the Honey Mustard and it’s great, use it in everything!

Thrilling Foods Bakon & Hooray Plant Based Bacon

We got the Thrilling Foods Bakon Strips back in. They join the Hooray Foods plant-based bacon. Lots of delicious great ‘bacon’ options.

Cadia Organic Long Grain White Rice

Cadia Organic Long Grain White Rice joins the rest of the their rice options.

Chocolate for the Kiddies

For Easter and for every other day for the kiddies.

Save our Veggies!!

Save the Vegetables! (and fruit) Join the Yelm Food Co-ops GoFundMe campaign to buy a brand new produce chiller and protect our produce. Our current chiller is doing its best but is on the verge of overheating or dying at any time, putting our precious fruit and...

Easter at the Yelm Food Co-op

Easter is coming to the Yelm Food Co-op and we have wonderful organic American chocolates and a very special selection from Germany. With special thanks to Gordons Garden Center for the Spring floral color. These chocolate mice in a ‘cheese’ box make a fun gift for...

Beyond Organic Raw Cashew Butter

Health Benefits of Cashew Butter Most nut butters offer some nutrients, but cashew butter is one of the healthiest forms you can choose. While the below are some of the health benefits you can get from eating cashew butter, there are many more where these came from....