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PCC Customer Service Stars

Meet Zoe Foote from the Central District PCC and Luke Redler from the Green Lake Aurora PCC!

Policy Report

A look at recent work from PCC’s Quality Standards Committee (QSC). The committee is a behind-the-scenes but critical part of our work to ensure socially and environmentally responsible food nourishes [...]

PCC opens Downtown Seattle store

PCC’s newest store is in the heart of downtown Seattle. The 19,000-square-foot store includes a large deli section with “grab and go” meals, plus striking house post wooden carvings by [...]

PCC Board of Trustees

The 2022 elections are coming! Mark these dates on your calendar.

Tilth honors farmers and advocates

The Tilth Alliance’s annual awards honor people who have made a profound impact on Washington state’s food system and agriculture.

A briny and bright future for “The Pickled Chef”

Mahogany Williams, “The Pickled Chef,” is a recipient of PCC’s Diverse Entrepreneur Grant for her enticing pickled foods business. Her long path to success started by watching her mother stir [...]

Sustainability Report

Food waste is an enormous contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. PCC is delving deep into new ways to address the problem.

Kickstarting Your Garden’s Carbon Cycle

Learn Anne Biklé’s strategies for regenerative gardening on a home-gardener scale. The Seattle-based biologist and author is a longtime specialist in soil health.

New state organization reignites support for organic and regenerative agriculture

A broad alliance of Washington farmers, business, organizations and activists have formed a new organization planned as a “strong voice” backing organic and regenerative agriculture. Ideally, it will rebuild the [...]

A major study on salmon survival provides new answers

The Salish Sea Marine Survival Project, a decade-long study, has provided major insights into the crisis of falling salmon and steelhead populations in the Salish Sea.

Living and Farming in the World’s Seed Bank

Meet Krish Srinivasan, PCC’s new CEO

Krishnan “Krish” Srinivasan was recently named PCC’s president and CEO. He’s the seventh CEO in the co-op’s nearly 70-year history…and a familiar face to staff and shoppers. He talked with [...]

A conversation with United Indians of All Tribes

Learn about a longstanding program that supports community elders with nourishing meals and much, much more. The nonprofit is a longtime PCC partner.

Preparing divine, delicious Northwest shellfish

Cookbook author and seafood expert Cynthia Nims explains how easy it is to indulge in fabulous shellfish—whether cooked simply or with delicious embellishment—at home.

Letters to the editor

Child labor concerns • Reading recommendation • Styrofoam and the supply chain • Organics certification

News Bites

Soda tax impact • Gluten-free beers • Urban light affects seasons • Medicinals for bees • Europe’s BPA standards • GMO labeling change • School flour mill • Pork industry [...]

Growing for Good

More farm-fresh fruits and vegetables are coming to area food banks thanks to an exciting collaboration between PCC’s member-supported food bank program, the Neighborhood Farmers Markets and the nonprofit group [...]

The Eye-Opening Joys of Eating Down the Fridge

Could you spend a week cooking solely from your pantry? Author Kim O’Donnel has tips and recipes for the beneficial practice of “eating down the fridge.”