Our Co-op: Community Owned & Oregon Proud
First Alternative is cooperative grocery store with over 12,000 Owners. We stock high quality, natural, and organic products in our stores, with an emphasis on local growers and producers. Since opening in 1970, we have aspired to be a model for environmental sustainability through our purchasing and workplace practices. Everyone can shop at the Co-op and anyone can join!
First Alternative Co-op offers a wide range of fresh, local, and organic natural foods at affordable prices. Anyone can shop the Co-op and anyone can join! Check out our store departments.
The Co-op adheres to a carefully crafted set of guidelines in selecting products to sell in the store. These guidelines ensure that we carry only healthy, natural groceries and that our purchasing practices focus on fair trade, organic, sustainable and locally made products. Read our product selection guidelines.
First Alternative Co-op is dedicated to sustainability. We consistently prioritize energy and water conservation in our facilities and practices. We also seek to maintain our wide ranging selection of local and sustainable products.