Community Food Co-op

Community Food Co-op Community owned. Everyone is welcome to shop at the Co-op. Hours: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily Whatcom County's only community-owned grocery store. Everyone welcome.
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Natural foods, espresso/smoothie bar, deli, bakery.

Meet the makers at our special pop-up farmers market on June 17! • Cordata Pop-Up Farmers Market • Wednesday, June 17, ...
06/15/2026

Meet the makers at our special pop-up farmers market on June 17!

• Cordata Pop-Up Farmers Market
• Wednesday, June 17, 3 to 6 p.m.
• Cordata Co-op Patio

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We pride ourselves on being an outlet for our community's farmers and makers, and that mission extends beyond our shelves. So, we're teaming up with Bellingham Farmers Market to host a pop-up market at our Cordata store that will bring local vendors right to our doorstep.

This pop-up gives you another opportunity to put faces to the names of the folks growing, baking, and bottling the products you bring home. We’re excited to welcome the following vendors:

• Another Wave Fiber Art – colorful tie-dye pieces
• Bow Hill Blueberries () – jams, preserves, frozen berries, and other blueberry faves
• Cascadia Mushrooms () – fresh, locally grown mushrooms for your table
• Farmette Fresh () – small-batch jams and preserves
• Funky's Hot Sauce Factory () – wide variety of hot sauces
• Good Graces (.shop) – handmade bath and body goods
• Hilda's Farm () – fresh vegetables from this small Everson farm
• Holly Z Photography () – landscape photography
• Moon Pops () – refreshing frozen fruit pops to enjoy while you shop
• Raven Bakery () – wholemeal, sourdough breads and seasonal pastries
• Salt & Rain (.and.rain) – handmade and upcycled clothing for kids and adults

Why take fish oil supplements when you can instead enjoy this fresh, delicious Copper River sockeye salmon? Sustainably...
06/12/2026

Why take fish oil supplements when you can instead enjoy this fresh, delicious Copper River sockeye salmon?

Sustainably harvested from the Copper River in Alaska, this fish is prized for its rich flavor, which needs no enhancement. Simply sprinkle it with salt and a spritz of lemon juice, and grill or oven bake it.

Copper River salmon’s buttery texture is the result of high levels of fat, particularly omega-3 fatty acids. This essential (meaning your body can’t produce it) polyunsaturated fat can help with heart health, cognitive function, and reducing inflammation in your body.

Find this wild-caught fresh sockeye, currently only $22.99 lb, at both our Cordata and Downtown stores during its short fishing season.

Ekone Oyster Co. is one of the last independent seafood canneries in the U.S., carrying on a craft that's slowly disappe...
06/09/2026

Ekone Oyster Co. is one of the last independent seafood canneries in the U.S., carrying on a craft that's slowly disappearing from American food culture.

When the Jambors retired in 2017, they passed Ekone on to Taylor Shellfish Farms, ensuring the brand, the team, and the traditions stayed intact. Today, Taylor's fifth-generation family operation manages every step: growing Pacific oysters in Willapa Bay's nutrient-rich tidelands and across the Puget Sound; cold-smoking them over maple, birch, and beechwood; and hand packing each tin with organic sunflower oil.

Shellfish farming is gentle on the environment. Oysters filter the water as they grow, requiring no feed or fertilizer. It’s a rare example of food production that improves the ecosystem around it. Find Ekone's smoked goods at both Co-op locations, and enjoy on a cracker with a slab of locally made cheese.

Our bakery is now using avocado oil! We’ve switched to avocado oil in our baked goods, which replaces safflower oil. It’...
06/04/2026

Our bakery is now using avocado oil!

We’ve switched to avocado oil in our baked goods, which replaces safflower oil. It’s Non-GMO Project Verified, 100% pure — not cut with any seed oils — and expeller pressed. That means it is extracted by mechanical means rather than with chemical solvents.

We use this neutral-tasting ingredient in all our baked goods that call for oil, providing a more wholesome option compared to much of the competition. Go ahead and have one more muffin!

06/03/2026

You may have wondered why it’s called Smart Chicken — these birds are not known for their high IQ.

It’s due to the production methods that Smart Chicken uses. Their chicken tastes fresher than the poultry you’ll find in most grocery stores, in part because they use air chilling while processing the birds. 

Instead of immersing the chickens in cold water after removing the feathers, they chill the birds with cold air. Air chilling tends to produce meat that is more tender with a better texture and flavor. Water-cooled chicken loses some flavor like any water-soaked piece of food would, and it doesn’t soak up marinades and flavor as well because it’s already full of liquid. Then, when you cook it, all that water evaporates and leaves the meat drier. You’re also not paying for added water weight — just the cost of this higher-quality chicken.  

Almost all the Smart Chicken we carry is certified organic, which means these chickens were fed a non-GMO, organic diet that is free of antibiotics and growth stimulants. Being organic also means that they are raised according to standards set by the Humane Farm Animal Care certification agency. These standards require the use of climate-controlled shelters and the provision of outdoor spaces and resting areas.

Now that grilling season has arrived, give Smart Chicken a go. One thing we’ve noticed is that the skin crisps up better than water-cooled chicken, which is extra noticeable on the grill.

Your generosity at the register raised $21,604 for Maple Alley Inn! Run by Opportunity Council, this program has served ...
06/02/2026

Your generosity at the register raised $21,604 for Maple Alley Inn!

Run by Opportunity Council, this program has served scratch-made meals to our neighbors experiencing food insecurity since 1987. Thanks in part to your support, this community resource will continue to bring together guests and volunteers from all walks of life to share a meal and connect.

The next recipient of our Community Change Fund program is Whatcom County Food Bank Network. This informal coalition includes nine smaller food banks who distribute groceries, fresh produce, and culturally relevant foods to families facing food insecurity. By spreading dollars across the network, we help small, rural, and tribal food banks reach a broad group of people close to where they live.

Your register donations through June and July will be split among these organizations:

• CCSNW (Agape) Food Bank

• Blaine Food Bank

• Ferndale Food Bank

• Foothills Food Bank

• Lummi Commod Squad

• Nooksack Tribal

• Nooksack Valley Food Bank

• Project Hope Lynden Food Bank

• The Salvation Army Bellingham Hope Market

We’ve teamed up with our neighbors — Gabriel’s Art Kids (GAK) — to get crafty at the Co-op as part of Downtown Bellingha...
05/29/2026

We’ve teamed up with our neighbors — Gabriel’s Art Kids (GAK) — to get crafty at the Co-op as part of Downtown Bellingham's First Friday series.

First Friday is a monthly celebration where businesses like ours showcase local artists and galleries, live music, and other fun activities. Learn more about it at https://www.downtownbellingham.com/first-fridays
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Start off the evening by bringing your family to the Downtown Co-op, where we'll create seasonally inspired crafts like air-dry clay magnets featuring fruit and veggie designs.
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Family Art Night at the Co-op ⁠
Friday, June 5. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. ⁠
Downtown Co-op Mezzanine ⁠
Free! ⁠
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All ages are welcome, and all supplies are included. Registration is not required, but is encouraged so we can plan accordingly:
https://www.gabrielsartkids.com/family-art-night-coop.html

“We had a fire on December 27, 2025. I rent the greenhouses and do not live on the property. It was around 8 p.m. when m...
05/29/2026

“We had a fire on December 27, 2025. I rent the greenhouses and do not live on the property. It was around 8 p.m. when my landlord called me and said, ‘There has been a fire.’ Lots of damage to the greenhouses. They had baked a pie and were putting it outside to cool when they looked up and saw the flames high in the sky. That was a miracle because it would have been much worse — plastic burns fast and the greenhouses were covered in polyfilm.

“We lost one 30’ x 80’ greenhouse and the first 25 feet of a second large greenhouse. Those two main greenhouses were heated. It was an electrical fire. I thought it was the end of Dirty Knees. It seemed like a sign from the universe that it was time to move on and let go. We lost much of our equipment and supplies. I did not have insurance on that stuff. The landlords did have fire insurance on the structures.

“But my landlords said, ‘It will be rebuilt,’ and that Dirty Knees needs to continue growing. I am forever grateful to them. A dear friend of mine stepped up and said she wanted to make a GoFundMe campaign to help with the cost of rebuilding. It was not something I would have ever done. I am a private person and do not enjoy attention or being in the spotlight. It felt very vulnerable to have the story out there in the public. But I let all that go and opened up to whatever was going to happen.

“The campaign spread on social media, and we raised enough to cover just about everything Dirty Knees lost! A contractor was recommended — Northern Greenhouse Supply. They stepped up to fit us into their busy schedule. Insurance money came through. The cleanup and rebuild was completed by the beginning of March, and we are back in business. This whole fire tragedy has been an amazing experience. The coming together of our community — family, friends, fellow growers, and farmers — to keep a small business running has been the most amazing experience of my life. I am forever grateful.”

— Cheri Nunamaker, Owner/Founder of Dirty Knees Nursery

Graduation season is here, and the Co-op Bakery is ready to help you celebrate your grad in the most delicious way. Whet...
05/27/2026

Graduation season is here, and the Co-op Bakery is ready to help you celebrate your grad in the most delicious way.

Whether you're planning a backyard bash or a big family gathering, our bakers will craft the perfect custom cake to match your graduate's unique style. If, for example, they’re really into miniatures, we’ve got just the thing — cupcakes! 😉🧁

Conversely, we can make cakes to accommodate up to 100 people. You can choose from a wide variety of cake sizes, flavors, frostings, fillings, sprinkles, and custom wording. Whether it’s a coconut cake with raspberry filling or a lemon cake topped with vanilla buttercream and rainbow sprinkles, we have you covered. We have vegan and gluten-free options, too.

Orders require at least 72-hour notice, so get yours in today:
https://communityfoodcoop.storebyweb.com/s/1000-9/

Address

315 Westerly Road (Cordata)/1220 N Forest St (Downtown)
Bellingham, WA
98225

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 9pm
Tuesday 7am - 9pm
Wednesday 7am - 9pm
Thursday 7am - 9pm
Friday 7am - 9pm
Saturday 7am - 9pm
Sunday 7am - 9pm

Telephone

+13607348158

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