Become a Working Member

I wholeheartedly know that everything that goes on in the co-op is authentic and of pure intent. Everybody gives of their heart and soul, paid and not paid, to help us be a cooperative.

– Volunteer Robyn Hawk

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Volunteer at your Co-Op

Simply put, the Yelm Food Co-operative does not exist without volunteers. We call them ‘working members’ and they contribute time, energy, talent, and expertise across many different areas. Working members qualify for discounts and other benefits, not to mention our annual Working Member Appreciation bash every December. Here are the core areas where you can make a difference:

Stocker / Deliveries

Sorting and stocking products on shelves and in the backroom. Helping with deliveries

Produce

Stocking produce, receiving deliveries and unpacking boxes, quality control, putting away overstock in back refrigerators and backroom, putting out prices

Super Cleaner

Cleaning the store, kitchen and bathroom

Bakery Runs

Picking up pastries and breads from 2 bakeries in Olympia – $25.00 per round trip

Maintenance

Cleaning underneath refrigerators/freezers
Changing water filter
Cleaning air conditioner filter
Cleaning grease trap 
Any other various tasks that may need to be done

Occasional Projects

Taking down sales tags at the end of a month, putting out new sales tags at the beginning of a month; any other various tasks that may need to be done

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....