About PCC

PCC Natural Markets began as a food-buying club of 15 families in 1953. Today, it's the largest consumer-owned natural food co-operative in the United States. PCC has eight stores in the Puget Sound region and is owned by nearly 40,000 members who shop (along with thousands of non-members) in our neighborhood locations and value our commitment to:

Advocating high-quality food standards. We have stringent standards for the products we carry. The local farmers and food vendors we partner with are directly accountable to our department heads, ensuring their products' quality, flavor and environmentally conscious production. In addition, the collective voice of our 40,000 members sends a strong message to state and national policymakers.
Supporting local, sustainable agriculture. We actively partner with local organic farmers to bring our customers the freshest, most delicious produce available. In addition we are major donors to the PCC Farmland Trust, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving farmland and moving it into organic production.
Educating consumers about timely issues. Our staff of experts stay at the forefront of food industry and nutrition issues, working to shape policies related to food safety and earth friendly food production practices. These issues — and how they affect you and your family — are regularly reported on in our monthly paper, the Sound Consumer, in our PCC Cooks classes, on our Web site and at the community events we participate in.
Operating in an environmentally friendly way. The products we sell are not only healthier than those found in conventional stores, they're likely to be produced in a way that helps sustain the environment or that is cruelty free, meaning animals are range grazed without hormones or antibiotics, fish are sustainably-harvested and products are not tested on animals. We encourage our members to shop this way, too.
Building community. Through donations, sponsorship and involvement in neighborhood projects we actively contribute to the eight communities in which our stores are located. In the last decade we've contributed more than $500,000 to local community groups.