Two of our favorite long time customers, Gene and Butch enjoying our lunch counter!
A Natural Foods Market
LUNCH COUNTER
Get Outside!
For SPRING, SUMMER, and a bit of FALL -- The Co-op's outdoor lunch counter is always open for lunch & visiting!
Stop by for a to-go beverage or a grab & go lunch -- Enjoy it outside!
Our store front sign
Installation THANKS goes to Dan Lutjemeier and Beau Harman!
Sign custom designed by Colville Sign Company
Cooperative Principle 6: Cooperation Among Cooperatives
"Co-op's serve their members most effectively and strengthen the cooperative movement by working together through local, national, regional, and international structures."
Consider visiting & supporting our areas sister Co-op's
- Tonasket Natural Foods Co-op in Tonasket, Washington - plus, click here to read an awesome article about the co-op.
- The Kettle Valley Food Co-op in Grand Forks, British Columbia
- Main Market Local Food Co-op in Spokane
- Spokane Teachers Credit Union in Republic
- TV Association of Republic in Republic
- Learn more about Co-op's at Grocery Story, The Promise of Food Co-ops in the Age of Grocery Giants, a book by Jon Steinman. Or visit the website here.
- International Cooperative Alliance
- Northwest Cooperative Development Center
What's New and Interesting:
- Co-op Expansion Project - Voter Information
Voting begins on January 26 and ends of February 24, 2026.
Based on membership response to the Expansion Project Survey, four conceptual alternatives for use of the donated Outfitters Building were developed by a committee of members.
Before voting, we encourage members to read downtown strategies' 5-Year Strategic Action Plan for Republic & Curlew.
The alternatives to be voted on are:
1. Local Goods & Clothing Store - Under this alternative, the building would become the Co-op's second retail store that sells local goods and clothing. The existing Co-op would remain as is. There would be no access between the two buildings. Read the full description here.
2. Combine the two buildings and expand total coop operations - Under this alternative, the existing Co-op structure along with components of both Alternative 1 and Alternative 3 would be incorporated into the shared space of two buildings. A portion of the wall between the existing Co-op and the former Outfitters building would be opened, allowing full access between the two buildings. Read the full description here.
3. Art Gallery, Classes, and Event Center - Under this alternative, the old Outfitters building would be used as a combined space that would include an art gallery, space for holding classes, for maker space, and rented for meetings, concerts, and events. The existing co-op would remain as is. Read the full description here.
4. Sell the former Outfitters building. The existing Co-op remains as is and the former Outfitters building would be sold. All funds raised would be used to further the mission of the co-op. Read the full description here.
Additional information regarding this project can be found on the Membership Page of this website.
More Co-op News:
- Identity, Values, and Principles - 10-Years of Guidance for Ferry County Co-op - Project on HOLD until after completion of the Co-op Expansion Project. We welcome member feedback.
- 2026 Membership Meeting - This years meeting will be held January 24, 2026 at the SanPoil Grange.
- Board of Directors Meetings - See the Membership Page of this website for dates and times.
- UNFI Monthly Specials and Six-Month Catalog
- Click here for a handy UNFI BULK order form to help you estimate your cost.
- January SALES catalog. Valid beginning December 26. Place your order at the Co-op no later than noon on January 22.
- February SALES catalog. Valid beginning January 30. Place your order at the Co-op no later than noon on February 19.
- March SALES catalog. Valid beginning February 27. Place your order at the Co-op no later than noon on March 19.
- UNFI SIX MONTH (July - December 2025) Catalog. - coming soon!
- Bulk and special orders available to members and non-members! Head to the Co-op to learn about the DEEP discounts - with mark-up's as low as 20%! An overview of our bulk buying policy is here.
- Phone in Orders and Curbside Grocery Pickup: We offer phone in orders and curbside grocery pickup - all members are welcome to use it. Information on guidelines, payments, and pickup can be found here. A useful order form can be downloaded here.
- Co-op Board of Director elections 2026/27:
- Interested in running for a position? See our website Membership page for more information.
- Stay tuned for 2026/27 elections. Nominations will begin on a yet to be determined date in December 2026.
- Checkout "Mountain Thymes" - eNewsletter.
If you enjoy our eNewsletter, please subscribe - it saves our Co-op about $3.50 per printed newsletter! Find the subscribe button at the upper left corner of each eNewsletter.
The Meet Locker
Now OPEN for lunch, mini-meetings, coffee breaks, and visiting with friends
Take a few steps further back into the Co-op and into history. Across the hall from the kitchen, you will step into an old ice cooled meat locker that has been turned into the Co-op's new indoor eating area --- which is now known as "The Meet Locker". A gathering place for friends.
"Awesome , friendly people, great selection of organic-non GMO foods. Freshly prepared lunches are soooo delicious."
– Margaret Mizzoni
"Great place with friendly people and organic food!!"
– Laurie Dorrell