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Simple Gift Ideas

Our Co-op is a great source for local, unique and flavorful products that delight, inspire and nourish body and soul. Here are some simple and affordable gift ideas for friends, family, and loved ones.

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December Register Roundup: Garfield EATS

There is still plenty of time to support December’s Register Roundup Recipient, Garfield EATS.

Each weekend, the Garfield EATS program sends bags of food home with students who need some extra support.

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Message from our Board of Trustees

Dear Sno-Isle Food Co-op Owners,

As a community-owned Co-op, transparency and trust are core to who we are. You may have seen recent media coverage regarding a legal dispute involving our building. While we cannot share specific details of pending litigation, we want to reassure you that Sno-Isle Food Co-op remains fully committed to serving you and supporting our employees, while continuing daily operations without interruption.

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Rake in the Savings & Support Native Foodways

Get ready to save big on Field Day products while helping to support Indigenous Food Systems. From November 5-December 2, we will have great deals on over 100 Field Day products and will donate $0.05 for every Field Day product sold to North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems (NĀTIFS).

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Impact of Federal Government Shutdown on SNAP in Washington State and How This Affects Customers

Due to loss of federal funds, Washington Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is required to make changes to the food assistance benefits programs. Because DSHS did not have federal funding as of November 1, SNAP clients did not receive November food benefits. Visit DSHS Federal Shutdown website for current updates regarding SNAP. 

Below are details on how our customers who use these programs will be affected until regular benefits resume:

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Co-op Statement on SNAP Benefits During Government Shutdown

At Sno Isle Food Co-op, we are deeply concerned to learn that SNAP and other food assistance programs may be temporarily inaccessible starting November 1, 2025. For the more than 900,000 Washington residents and 42 million Americans who rely on these programs, even a short disruption in these programs can mean difficult choices about food, bills, and other essentials.

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Election Results

Thank you to everyone who voted in our election! 

We would like to congratulate the electees and sincerely thank all of the candidates for giving their time and talents for the good of the Co-op.

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Important Update on Product Availability

Dear Co-op Community,

We are writing to inform you that there is a temporary disruption affecting our product availability. United Natural Foods (UNFI), the nation's leading natural foods distributor, experienced a cyberattack last week, forcing it to halt distribution and its ordering system temporarily.

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Great Grilling Giveaway

Enter for a chance to win this portable grill plus all the fixings you need for a great grilling get together (valued at over $150)! Entries close at 12 pm on June 3, 2025.

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Keep Farmers Farming

Beloved farming non-profit Viva Farms may lose up to 70% of its funding. Join us in donating towards their efforts to keep small farmers afloat for the 2025 season.

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Changes at our Co-op

Dear Sno-Isle Food Co-op Owners,

On behalf of the Co-op’s Board of Trustees, I would like to inform you of a major staffing change. After four years as our General Manager (GM), Leah Scates, is leaving Sno-Isle Food Co-op at the end of this month to continue her career, while staying in the co-op family.

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Introducing: First Fridays

Introducing a new initiative for 2025: First Fridays.

On the first Friday of every month, our co-op will donate 3% of the day’s sales to our featured Register Roundup Recipient, providing additional funds to local organizations that are making our community a better place. 

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