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Fresh, Local & Organic

Come Shop and Enjoy the Local Bounty!

Come be a part of our Co-op community!
Enjoy our Coffee Bar!
We are open daily-
7 am - 7 pm

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.

What is a co-op?

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

Support Local Farms

The Co-op is located at 1420 Jadwin Ave in Richland,

one block north of the Uptown Plaza.

The hours are daily, 7 am- 7 pm.

We have a great selection of local and organic produce! 

We also feature local baked goods, eggs, dairy, meat and seafood products as well as

local beer, wine, and locally roasted coffee.

Our bulk section is phenomenal!

   Our community space hosts a delightful coffee bar to relax and sip, and enjoy monthly events.

Stay tuned on our refillable section!

Sponsorships are Needed!

Be a part of helping our Co-op expand by sponsoring a section. 

We are very grateful to Tri-CU Credit Union for sponsoring our coffee shop. If you/ your business are interested in sponsorship please use the contact form below to get in touch!

  • Our next Event is The Dog Days of Summer!

  • Bluegrass, Pet Adoption & Tacos on

Sat., June 14th, from noon- 3 pm.

The Benton Franklin Humane Society will have dogs & puppies for adoption, Tri-CU Credit Union will have goodies for your pets, K-9 Haberdashery will have stunning pet outfits for sale, and there will be free & awesome bluegrass by our fav local band, Third Person People (3PP)!

There will also be delicious food by Los Toxica Grill Burritos & Taco Wagon!

Other vendors and music are inside. Music is from 1:30 pm- 3 pm.

Grab a latte, pet a puppy and enjoy bluegrass music!

June MEMBER PERKS:

White Dragonfruit- 2 for $3

Monday, June 16: Member Appreciation Day!

Thanks to all our members! In appreciation, we are offering 5% OFF all purchases. We appreciate your support!

Upcoming Events:

  • May – June 30- “Nourishing Spring” Art Show at the Co-op! Enjoy local art available for purchase!

  • Every Sunday, 12–2 PM, Tri-Cities Distro

    Free food, hygiene items, and essentials distributed through Real Aid & Tri-Cities Distribution.

  • Tuesdays in Summer, 1- 3 pm,  How To Start Painting Watercolors by Gail Roadhouse:
    June 17- California Quail

Come learn the art of watercolor!

The cost is $40 per class with coffee, tea OR pastry included, as well as all art supplies. 

  • Saturday, June 14th, 12- 3 pm, Fusion Fest & Dog Days of Summer at the Co-op- Enjoy music by local bands including the great local bluegrass band, Third Person People (3PP), as well as pet adoption and pet treats! Music from 1:30 pm- 3 pm. See Fusion Fest website for more details: https://www.fusionfestwa.com/about
  • Monday, June 16: Member Appreciation Day!

Thanks to all our members! In appreciation, we are offering 5% OFF all purchases. We appreciate your support!

  • Saturday, June 21st, 10 am- 2 pm, Summer Solstice Market. Come to the Co-op and shop from creative local vendors! We have new and returning vendors to each monthly market with something for everyone!
  • Thurs., June 26th , 1 pm- 3 pm, Beginning Papermaking with Frog Patch Paper & Works. Create handmade paper using recycled paper, botanical inclusions, spices and tea. Sign up at the Co-op. $40/person.
  • Saturday, July 19th, 10 am- 2 pm, Cardboard City with the Mid-Columbia Children’s Museum. Join us for a fun-filled, hands-on Cardboard City Building Day where kids become the architects, engineers, and artists of their own creations using cardboard, tape, and plenty of creativity! FREE!
  • Want to Volunteer? We’ve got lots of fun opportunities to get more involved with the Co-op. Please use the contact form below and we’ll get you started!

Join today and help us grow!

Co-op Membership:

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!

What We Offer:

As a part of our regular offerings for our members, we plan to engage our community through:
  • Grocery items that highlight local and organic produce and products
  • Membership discounts and giveaways
  • Events such as farm walks
  • Cooking classes
  • Product tastings
  • Local art
  • Live music
  • A sense of community
You do not have to be a member to shop at the Co-op, but being a member has perks!

Frequently Asked Questions

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:

  • organic products
  • have products the members want
  • can meet food safety standards
  • is priced for the co-op
  • has the necessary volume

…then the co-op will want to buy from them.

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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