Tri-Cities Food Co-op Mission Statement:
The Tri-Cities Food Co-op is a community-based and locally oriented natural food market committed to supporting organic food systems, sourcing products at prices fair to both the grower and consumer, while considering the environmental impacts of production, packaging, and use of our products.
We are creating a food co-op with prices that are fair to both the farmer and the consumer.
By working with local growers to source our produce, we are encouraging healthy eating and community connections while reducing our carbon footprint.
In addition to the food co-op, we plan to have a community space where people can have a meeting, share a beverage, enjoy a meal from our co-op deli, and shop in the gallery of Pacific Northwest artists. We also plan to host music events as well as cooking classes and tastings.
Join a community of farmers and consumers striving to create the best place to:
SHOP for fresh produce
MEET with friends
EAT from our gourmet deli
LISTEN to live music
LEARN from our healthy cooking classes
Phase 1: Full local and organic produce and baked goods.
· Phase 2: Expansion to shelf-stable, non-perishable grocery items.
· Phase 3: The coffee bar is OPEN! The coffee shop will include organic selections and enjoyment of the community space.
· Phase 4: We now offer beer and wine for sale from local wineries and breweries.
· Phase 5: We now have meat, seafood, frozen items, dairy, and eggs!
· Phase 6, estimated Summer/Fall 2025: The build-out of a deli.
Your membership support will help make this happen and us keep on our timeline.
Join today and help us grow!
Joining the Tri-Cities Food Co-op offers many benefits. Most importantly it supports a community of people who want to grow and eat the best produce available.
Members will enjoy monthly discounts/ giveaways as well as discounts on events and classes. Fun for individuals as well as families!
Founding Members will enjoy additional benefits of recognition in the store, and a special thank you opening celebration.
The membership fee is a one-time lifetime fee. We offer two membership levels, one at $50 for active students and seniors (65+), and one at $100 for owners/households.
Members will also have voting rights for selecting Board members.
Joining the Tri-Cities Food Co-op means that you are part of a culinary community!
A: There are many definitions, but part of the purpose of the co-op is to serve eastern WA and OR growers, who are currently shipping their products to the west side of their states. We firmly believe in sourcing locally produced products from the PNW.
A: The timeline is dependent upon permitting, financing, equipment, staffing, etc. We are hoping to open the coffee shop in January, and offer meat and dairy by early February. We will also be able to offer beer and wine for sale at the grocery, as well as at the coffee shop.
A: Your food co-op just became incorporated as a Washington state nonprofit under Revised Code of Washington 24.06 Non Profit and Miscellaneous Corporation. Under federal codes your co-op will be organized at a 501(c)(6), which are typically used by Chambers of Commerce. A link to definitions is provided:
https://www.foundationlist.org/news/what-is-a-nonprofit-the-types-of-nonprofits-definitions/
A: Members of the food co-op value sourcing local produce and supporting local farmers, appreciate organic and healthy food choices, and supporting sustainable practices.
A: You do not need to be a member to shop at the Co-op, but being a member gives you certain perks. Your membership entitles you to discounts on select purchases, Co-op classes, celebrations, tastings, and events as well as promotions sponsored by your co-op. Members have voting rights for electing board members which means you have a say in the food you eat, and how the store, its vendors and employees work together.
A: One of the first actions of the board will be to approve governance policies and procedures.
A: Board members will not select vendors, growers, providers, and other suppliers for your food co-op. Currently, there are no agreements or commitments with any individual or organization to sell to the co-op. If someone is local that can offer the following:
…then the co-op will want to buy from them.
A: Please contact us through the contact form on this page and we’ll be in touch!
The TCF Co-op is progressing toward opening, while taking longer than we’d hoped, but still on track. We cannot offer refunds and appreciate the patience and support of all of our members. We have the majority of the equipment to open, and are in the final stages of loan and permitting approvals.
It takes a lot to open a new business, and there is strength in numbers and community. Thank you for your support and we will continue to update our members and look forward to a grand opening!
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Whether you have a question about memberships, or are having trouble signing up using the checkout cart, please fill out the form below with as much information as possible and let us know how we can help!
