For the People By the People

A food cooperative or food co-op is a business model that is owned and operated by the people who use its products and services. Such an organization can meet specific needs and objectives of its members and can adapt to member’s changing needs. Thus making food co-op very versatile and can offer most any product or service to it’s diverse members.

Why Co-Op

Cooperatives come in many shapes, sizes, locations, and in every way are flexible. The roots of such an organization come from the Industrial Revolution, where was born a need for collective cooperation for the wellbeing of all. And in 1995 in accordance with the International Co-operative Alliance adopted a 7 principle code to reflect core principles and values.

  1. Voluntary and open membership
  2. Democratic member control
  3. Member economic participation
  4. Autonomy and independence
  5. Education, training, and information
  6. Cooperation among cooperatives
  7. Concern for Community

When you become a member of your local food co-op, you become part of a large diverse community. Whose principles and values of how our food should be produced and distributed have a large impact on you, your family, and your community. But it does not just stop there as are hundreds of Food Co-ops in the USA and much more worldwide.

As a member, you will begin to notice these words-

Certified Organic, Fair Trade, Humanely Treated, Chemical Free, Locally Grown.

And at the Yelm Food Co-op, we pride ourselves on vetting products for you that meet the highest standards of the Organic Industry. We want the best for our local community and our neighbors. Please feel welcome to join our unique nation!

Supporting Our Local Producers

New Products & Aurora Organic Pine Nuts

Lots of new products arrived at the store this week. They’re all on the front end cap. Aurora Organic Pine Nuts

Pole & Line Skipjack Tuna

Pole & Line Skipjack Tuna, salted and unsalted. ONE-BY-ONE CAUGHT TUNA SOURCED FROM SMALL SCALE FISHERIES Premium pole & line tuna caught one-by-one by American & Maldivian pole & line vessels. MSC certified sustainable, traceable, 3rd party audited...

Lark Ellen Farm Sprouted Granola Cacao Cherry and Vanilla Cinnamon

Lark Ellen Farm Sprouted Granola Cacao Cherry and Vanilla Cinnamon. Super Powered Granola made with sprouted nuts and seeds, a touch of pure maple syrup and wholesome ingredients. Healthy food has never tasted so good! Our tasters really liked them, infact they...

Maple Joe’s Organic Maple Sugar

Well it’s only taken us a year to track this Maple Joe Organic Maple Sugar. From tree to table, Maple Joe treats the people and the environment that give us the gift of pure maple syrup with the utmost respect.

Thrilling Foods Bakon is back.

Thrilling Foods Bakon is back.

Rawmyun Plant Powered Ramen

Rawmyun Plant Powered Ramen, Crafted With You In Mind MADE WITH ONLY REAL & SUPERFOOD INGREDIENTS : REAL INGREDIENTS ONLY - 15+ SUPERFOODS - 7G PROTEIN PER CUP - 30-40% LESS SODIUM THAN TRADITIONAL RAMEN BRANDS - READY IN 5 MIN Savory Curry Ramen has a gentle...

Fabrique Délice Truffle Mousse

Fabrique Délice Fine French Charcuterie Truffle Mousse made from Chicken Liver, Sherry Wine, 1% Truffles & Mushrooms.

Sunny Fruit

Sunny Fruit Organic Dried Plums, Tart Cherries, Mangoes, Apricots and Mulberries. Our snack packs provide convenience, giving you a healthy on-the-go option to satisfy your sweet tooth. While kids don't normally read nutrition labels, they vote with their taste buds...

HopWtr

Two dads working crazy hours, trying to adult, and still have some fun. They craved a cold beer after a long day, but knew they couldn’t keep up if they had to deal with hangovers or feeling weighed down. What could they crack open on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday...

Portland Pet Food

Portland Pet Food for Cats and Dogs. HUMAN FOOD FOR PETS A label you can trust. Our ingredients are pretty simple, but we’ve got a good reason for choosing each one. We pick them to really take care of your pet and help them love mealtime again. Just like they did for...