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

Ella’s Flats Sesame and Everything

Our Buying Committee tasters really liked both of these flavors. Ella’s Flats Sesame and Everything. They are both Non-GMO Project Verified.

Mooala Organic Barista Oat

Mooala Organic Barista Oat froths and steams like magic.

Laird Superfood Coconut Superfood Creamer

Laird Superfood Coconut Superfood Creamer with functional mushrooms. Vanilla and Unsweetened. Non-GMO Project Verified.

Almond MALK organic creamer

Almond MALK organic creamer. Caramel and Vanilla flavors.

Terry Naturally Aronia Berry, Bacteril and Traumaplant.

New from Terry Naturally; Aronia Berry 300mg healthy cell protection, enhanced absorption, powerful antioxidant, heart health and healthy immune response. Bacteril Extra Strength intensive immune support, maintains healthy digestive bacteria, supports immune defenses...

NutriCology Ox Bile, 500 mg

Customer requests; NutriCology Ox Bile, 500 mg Essential for fat digestion

Yumi organic rice-free puffs Strawberry Basil

Yumi organic rice-free puffs Strawberry Basil for toddlers. With choline to support brain development.

UNFI Delivery

The first three of five pallets