2026 Upcoming events
Events:
Lettuce Grow Together Event- April 25th, 6 pm- 8 pm
Big news is sprouting, and we’re throwing a party to celebrate! The Tri-Cities Food Foundation has officially received its 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, and we’re inviting our community to help us mark this exciting milestone at our Lettuce Grow Together event.
When you arrive, enjoy snacks and beverages to kick off the festivities. From there, mingle with fellow food lovers, community builders, and supporters who believe that good food and strong communities grow best together.
We’ll also be hosting a silent auction featuring a variety of fun and unique items. Bid early, bid often, and maybe go home with something special, all while helping our Co-op flourish. If you would like to donate items for the auction, please send use the button below to download our donation form. The deadline for donations is April 10th.
In addition to auction bids, we’ll be accepting monetary donations, sponsorships, and in-kind donations as we work towards our goal that will help us continue building a vibrant, community-centered food system. Every contribution, big or small, helps plant the seeds for what comes next.
We are in the process of expanding our cooler capacity to offer more items and expand what the Co-op has to offer. You can make a big difference in our progress!
So come celebrate, raise a glass, place a bid, and help us grow together! When a community comes together around good food and a shared purpose, amazing things can blossom.
Wine Wednesdays- 5:30 pm Come meet local vintners and learn all about local, delicious wines! These events include a tasting and discussion about local wines, grape varieties, and the wine production. Choose from our tasting options: Tastings Only Ticket- $15, Wine for One- $25 (tastings, a glass of wine, 1 soup), Date Night- $45 (tastings for two, two glasses of wine, soup for 2). Partcipants will receive a punch card. When the card is full with 4 punches, you’ll receive 10% off a bottle of wine! Taste new varietals and take some home!
April 22nd- Winefields Winery
April 29th- Willow Run Vineyards
May 6 — Ello Vineyard
May 13 — Tirriddis
May 20 — Crowe Wines
June 3 – Hedges
Benton Franklin Community Council of Gov’t for their Regional Transportation Plan Survey
April 30th- 5 pm-7 pm
Stop by for a complementary coffee and fill out a brief survey on regional planning efforts that impact transportation, air quality, and community development. Staff will be available to chat with you about your opinions!
Ongoing Events:
New Gallery Exhibit- Come celebrate local art with our Spring show! We also have wine and beer for sale in our cafe so grab a glass and enjoy local art!
Exhibit Dates: April 1st – June 30th
First Friday Coffee Chats & Mug Swap with Bay the Barista- 11 am, May 1st
Learn all about the creative coffee drinks the Co-op has to offer! Sick of your mugs? Bring them in and grab a new one in our Mug Swap! This is a fun event, and a great way to meet your fellow members.
Nutrition Classes Every Third Thursday, 5:30 pm- 6:30 pm
Stay tuned for more info on our May 21st class.
Co-op Board Meetings-Next Meeting Tues., May 12th:
Meetings are generally held on the second Tuesday of the month at 5:30 pm at Barnard Griffin Winery– 878 Tulip Ln D, Richland. All Co-op members are welcome to attend.
Third Saturday Co-op Monthly Markets, 10 am- 2 pm
Meet new vendors and fill your basket with local products, crafts and art!
Sustainable Tri-Cities Coffee Chats- the last Sat. of the month, 10 am
Join folks from Sustainable Tri-Cities to discuss and collaborate on statewide environmental issues.
Volunteer Opportunities:
We need volunteers to assist with all kinds of store and event needs. From tabling at an Earth Day event, to stocking and cleaning, we could use your helpful hands! Please use the VOLUNTEER TODAY! button at the bottom of this page to volunteer, or use this email address with the subject line- Co-op volunteer: tcfcoop4@gmail.com
Member Recruitment:
We are over 1,000 members strong! If each of our current members brings just one new member, we’ll be over the top! Your help in spreading the word is essential