The PGFC STORY
Pullman's very own food co-op, collectively grown
by the people of Pullman.
It started years ago, as a vision and dream shared by many Pullman residents… to open a full scale, natural food co-op in Pullman.
The dream is becoming a reality…
A small group of people are gathering the community together to open a Pullman based Food Co-op soon. Locals would like to open a store, offering good food from area farmers and producers, benefits all residents, and that presents helpful food education to everyone.
The start-up process has grown organically in the community, with many residents contributing their expertise to the planning and hard work of establishing the store. Community leaders, businesses, and residents excitedly continue to join together in the efforts to make the store a reality. Collectively, the current effort is focused on growing the number of member-owners to help open the Pullman Good Food Co-op soon.
Imagine being a store owner and smelling wholesome, fresh-baked bread and pastries wafting through the air as you approach your store. The busyness of the day melts away as you approach the entry filled with lush, colorful vegetation. Stepping inside, the market warmly receives you, offering a variety of fresh produce, prepared foods from the deli and bakery, a hot and cold beverage bar, health products, and a community space to visit with our friends and families.
You can join the dream...you can build the store! 1,000 memberships will help make the dream come true.
OUR MISSION
The mission of the Pullman Good Food Co-op is to provide the community with equitable access to healthy, affordable, quality food with a priority to support local producers.
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To achieve our mission we will:
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• Earn the loyalty of our owners through an ongoing commitment to service.
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• Forge a deepening bond between sustainable, local producers and the co-op community.
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• Strengthen our local economy through investment, employment and local trade
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• Provide quality food, products, packaging, and food education that is affordable and environmentally responsible.
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• Value and respect all peoples and beliefs.
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• Build upon and operate with cooperative principles and values.
PGFC BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Andy Jacobs - Chair
Matt Smylie - Secretary
Richard Edge
Nick Garner
AlyssaMarie Link
Robin Kania
position vacant
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I'm passionate about co-operatives and want to do what I can to support PGFC and spread the word on why cooperatives should be the cornerstone of our community.
Matt Smylie graduated from WSU in 1999, and went on to a career in journalism before moving over to marketing and strategic/digital communications as a consultant in Northern Virginia. Matt and his wife, Candace, moved back to Pullman in 2021; along with their 18-year-old son, three goldendoodles, a basset hound, and their flock of backyard chickens.
Rick moved to Pullman in 2006 with his wife Collette and young son to continue a career as an attorney with Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories. The Palouse quickly became a welcoming home to raise three kids. Rick has served in various community organizations, including as president of a local swim club. You can find Rick around town on his bike, trail running on Moscow Mountain, or enjoying time with his family out in our community.
Nick moved to Pullman just over two years ago to work in WSU Athletics. Since then, he has grown to really love the community. In addition to his work as the Assistant Athletic Director for the Student-Athlete Experience, Nick serves on the Board of the Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Pullman Young Professionals. He is excited to find new ways to impact the community through Pullman Good Food Co-op.
