Become a Working Member

I wholeheartedly know that everything that goes on in the co-op is authentic and of pure intent. Everybody gives of their heart and soul, paid and not paid, to help us be a cooperative.

– Volunteer Robyn Hawk

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Volunteer at your Co-Op

Simply put, the Yelm Food Co-operative does not exist without volunteers. We call them ‘working members’ and they contribute time, energy, talent, and expertise across many different areas. Working members qualify for discounts and other benefits, not to mention our annual Working Member Appreciation bash every December. Here are the core areas where you can make a difference:

Stocker / Deliveries

Sorting and stocking products on shelves and in the backroom. Helping with deliveries

Produce

Stocking produce, receiving deliveries and unpacking boxes, quality control, putting away overstock in back refrigerators and backroom, putting out prices

Super Cleaner

Cleaning the store, kitchen and bathroom

Bakery Runs

Picking up pastries and breads from 2 bakeries in Olympia – $25.00 per round trip

Maintenance

Cleaning underneath refrigerators/freezers
Changing water filter
Cleaning air conditioner filter
Cleaning grease trap 
Any other various tasks that may need to be done

Occasional Projects

Taking down sales tags at the end of a month, putting out new sales tags at the beginning of a month; any other various tasks that may need to be done

Supporting Our Local Producers

Organic Honey Gold Grapefruit.

Organic Honey Gold Grapefruit. Sweet but grapefruity!

Blue Heron Bakery & Deli

New from Blue Heron Bakery Smoked Salmon Spread and Gluten-Free Berry Scones

Walnuts are so good for you

To say that walnuts are a nutritious food is a bit of an understatement. Walnuts provide healthy fats, fiber, vitamins, and minerals — and that’s just the beginning of how they may support your health. In fact, there’s so much interest in this one nut that scientists...

Shirataki Noodles and Fettuccine

Customer request, Shirataki noodles, both tofu fettuccine and white konjac noodles which are non-GMO project verified. Shirataki noodles are made with a type of fiber that comes from the Asian konjac plant. They have lots of healthy soluble fiber and few calories or...

Ambrosi Organic Parmigiano Reggiano

We had no idea there was such a thing as ORGANIC Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese from Italy, but we found it. We will be sampling soon and it’s pretty good value.

What’s shakin’ bacon?

What’s shakin’ bacon. We don’t want you to panic, but we’ve moved the bacon. We’ve moved it to the frozen veggie freezer at the back of the store where we’re creating a breakfast sausage and bacon section. We’ve put tags on the bacon to help you find it.

Moving Wild Heart Sipping Vinegars

We moved our shelves around. We moved the the Wild Heart Sipping Vinegar to a brighter shelf and moved all the soft drinks under them. The empty shelves are now full of Discontinued and Expired Items.

Portland Organic Ketchup and Bellucci Organic Olive Oil

New Condiments: Pacific Northwest Portland Organic Kechup and Bellucci Italian Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

Kind Kids

Kind kids chocolate chip bar for school kids.

Boiron AllergyCalm, Diaralia, Gasalia, NauseaCalm

Boiron Allergy Relief itchy & watery eyes, sneezing, itchy throat & nose, Diaralia intestinal pain, nausea, traveler’s diarrhea, Gasalia bloating, pressure, pain + discomfort and NauseaCalm upset stomach, vomiting, stomach flu.