Bountiful Baskets is a nationwide food Co-Op which distributes produce baskets, organic baskets, bread, and other food item. It is run by volunteers, so the costs are rock bottom. Conventional baskets are $15 and 100% certified organic baskets are $25. There is an additional $1.50 transaction charge per order (you may buy more than one basket per order). In addition, they offer a rotating selection of extras to purchase. For example, some weeks they have flats of berries or tomatoes for canning. There is a $3 charge for you first order to pay for the baskets.
There are no contracts, and you can order weekly or monthly, or when ever fits your schedule.
Orders between Monday at Noon and Tuesday at 10am on their website (Wyoming,, Utah and Montana have different times). Then you simply pick up your basket at the time given. You do not get to take the basket home with you. I have found the easiest way to transfer the produce is to bring a small laundry basket, and plastic grocery bags or produce bags for the small items.
The pickup time for the Olympia area is 7am on Saturday. I know this is way too early for some people, but as a seasoned Black Friday shopper, this is no big deal for me. You may want to switch off picking up weeks with a friend. This would also save money on the transaction fee.
They are always looking for volunteers to help sort produce. If you volunteer (times are posted on your area's schedule) you get extra produce!
We have been very happy with the selection and quality of the baskets. I have calculated that baskets are at least 50% off of what you would pay at the store. There is enough produce to last us about two weeks. I do have to buy a few bananas, carrots, and onions at the store because we eat a lot of them and they don't always come in the basket.
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