Member Spotlights

This article was originally published in September 2022

PCC began as a food-buying club with 15 families. Now, it’s exceeded 100,000 members. To celebrate that milestone, we’re spotlighting several members this year who help make the co-op thrive. If you have a membership story to share in our letters page, let us know at editor@pccmarkets.com.

 

Member Julie

Member Julie

Meet longtime PCC member, Julie! Since 1984, she’s called View Ridge PCC her home store and remembers shopping at its original location where Third Place Books is today. She even volunteered at the co-op, supporting member relations. Julie recalls the wonderful conversations between staff and shoppers—PCC was always a place that welcomed people from all backgrounds and abilities. Back then, Julie attended nutrition tours led by beloved staff member Goldie as she shared her evidence-based advice on food and nutrition. These tours were the jumping off point for PCC’s cooking class program. Julie appreciates the connections she gets to make with staff and that PCC puts effort into intentionally sourcing products. Thank you for your decades of dedication, Julie!

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PCC Customer Service Stars

Meet Leo Munoz from the View Ridge PCC and Jared Cohen from the Issaquah PCC!

S’Klallam Connections Garden grows at Heronswood

A new garden is part of an overall renaissance at a world-renowned nursery that had fallen into disrepair. It’s led by members of the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe, on land historically occupied and currently owned by the tribe, meant to link members with the traditional uses of plants.

PCC grants support creative, essential food programs

From schoolchildren to elders, innovative new farmers markets to treasured old community centers, see how PCC’s Food Access Grants will help nonprofit organizations around the region provide nutritious food to those who need it.