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We’re Hiring

We’re Hiring

The Yelm Food Co-op has an opportunity for the right person! Do you know about and enjoy organic and natural foods, locally sourced where possible? Do you like the idea of working in a member-owned grocery store? Do you like the idea of working in an atmosphere where...

BigDipperWaxworks Refills

BigDipperWaxworks Refills

We’ve had the BigDipperWaxworks Beeswax Candle in its glass holder for years, but did you know you can get refills for them too so you can prolong the life of your glass holder. They come without the beautifully packaged can and matches, in a cute cardboard box.

New Year’s Resolutions

New Year’s Resolutions

Whether it’s because you need to cut down on your cholesterol levels, or you’d just rather eat a little less meat, we have a large, ever changing selection of tasty plant based/vegan choices for you. Check out our freezer, chiller and dry good options....

Persimmons : The Goodness in Orange

Persimmons : The Goodness in Orange

by Ute Jarlik Persimmons come in a lot of different varieties and the most common are the Fuyu and Hachiya variety.  Here at the Coop we carry the Fuyu Persimmon right now and this variety can be enjoyed even when not ripe, while the Hachiya variety has to be ripe to...

Artichokes are good for you

Artichokes are good for you

Loaded With Nutrients. ... May Lower 'Bad' LDL Cholesterol and Increase 'Good' HDL Cholesterol. ... May Help Regulate Blood Pressure. ... May Improve Liver Health. ... May Improve Digestive Health. ... May Ease Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome. ... May Help Lower...

The Benefits of Fennel

The Benefits of Fennel

Fresh Fennel is now available at the Yelm Food Coop by Ute Jarlik Why are we now offering fresh Fennel in our produce section? For one, it is 'on special' and second for all the benefits that it offers for our bodies. Botanically Fennel is in the same family as...

Leeks!

Leeks!

Are Leeks part of the SuperFood Clan? by Ute Jarlik It's this time of year: the Leeks are ready to be harvested and we have some local ones from the Rising River Farm, which are exceptional in taste and looks. Leeks are part of the onion family, are easy to grow and...

Purple Potatoes

Purple Potatoes

By Ute Jarlik Are Purple Potatoes better for you? Like other colorful fruits and vegetables, the bright color of purple potatoes tells us that they’re high in antioxidants.  Fact is, they have two to three times more antioxidants than white or yellow potatoes. Purple...

Altitude Snacks

Altitude Snacks

We loved them all. Altitude Snacks was born in Steamboat Springs, CO and embodies the simple, healthy, active lifestyle you’d expect from this iconic Rocky Mountain town. We use premium ingredients for all our dried fruit and nut blends and we are committed to...

Pizzolato Merlot & Red Blend

Pizzolato Merlot & Red Blend

La Cantina Pizzolato located in the Veneto region, produces Italy’s number-one selling Italian organic wines. Located in the rich and flourishing countryside north of Treviso. The winery combines five generations of farming history and tradition with a deep commitment...

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