Meet & Greet Our New General Manager
Join us for the Co-op Community Social on Thursday, Jan. 23.
Make a Difference, Join a Board Committee
Learn how you can make a difference at your Co-op by joining a Board of Directors committee.
Apeel Produce Coating
I’ve recently heard about an alarming coating that is sprayed onto produce to extend the visual preservation of produce (organic and conventional) made by a company called Apeel. Does First Alternative carry produce that is treated with this coating? We understand your concern about a new coating being used on foods and have [...]
Waxy Apples
Can the Co-op provide reusable container sanitization like it used to? Unfortunately, per Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) requirements, businesses are not allowed to sanitize containers in-house like we once did. Fortunately, customers are allowed to bring in their own clean containers for use in any shelf stable bulk item. Amy Bassett, South [...]
South Co-op Launches New EV Charger
Learn about the South Co-op's new Level 3 EV Fast Charger.
Time to Vote: Co-op Staff Halloween Costume Contest
Join the spooky fun & vote in the Co-op's annual staff Halloween costume contest!
Thanksgiving Headquarters is Here!
Let the Co-op help you plan, shop, and enjoy a seamless meal this Thanksgiving.
Celebrate Fall with Savings & Seasonal Samples
Join us for Applepalooza & A Taste of Fall to celebrate the changing of the seasons.
Support Hurricane Relief Efforts Through the Co-op
Help support hurricane recovery relief funds Oct. 16-30 at First Alternative Co-op.
Own It in October!
The first 125 new Co-op Owners this month will receive a gift bag of fair trade and cooperatively-made goodies, and that’s just the beginning of the benefits!