PCC Community Markets, the 73-year-old community-owned grocery co-op founded in Seattle, will open its 17th store Oct. 14 at 2925 E. Madison St. in the city’s Madison Valley neighborhood.
The store’s offerings include fresh sushi prepared in-house and PCC’s refreshed pizza program, made with local, organic Cairnspring Mills flour and 100 percent olive oil, along with new store decor centered on the co-op’s quality standards spanning organic agriculture, fair labor, animal welfare and environmental sustainability.
“As a multi-generational Seattleite, I’m proud to support a local, homegrown business that reflects the values of our community,” said Seattle City Council President Joy Hollingsworth, whose district includes Madison Valley. “As a farmer who runs a family-owned farm, I deeply appreciate PCC’s commitment to supporting local agriculture. And as a city official, I recognize PCC not only as a valued employer and economic driver in our region, but as a true community partner.”
The location will carry locally grown organic produce, ethically raised meat and seafood and seasonal products sourced throughout the Pacific Northwest. Value offerings include PCC branded products, Field Day products and a large bulk section, while the deli will prepare meals, seasonal salads, artisanal sandwiches, hot soups and grab-and-go options daily.
Community ties ahead of opening
Ahead of the opening, PCC built relationships with neighborhood businesses and organizations including Café Flora, Friends of Madison Park and the Madison Valley Merchants Association, supported events such as Concerts in the Park and the McGilvra Elementary School auction, and joined neighbors in advocating for a crosswalk signal on Madison Street.
The store will partner with local organizations including Jewish Family Service of Seattle, Bailey-Boushay House, FEEST (Food Empowerment Education Sustainability Team), Downtown Emergency Service Center, The Food Bank @ St. Mary’s and Black Farmers Collective.
“PCC’s grocery donation program provides vital nourishment directly to our outpatient clients, many of whom manage complex medical conditions alongside housing instability and food insecurity,” said Holly Cowles, executive director of Bailey-Boushay House.
The store is expected to employ about 75 people, with compensation and benefits packages for all unionized staff members. Store director Nick Novak joined PCC in 2022 and brings more than 25 years of industry experience, most recently as store director at Green Lake Village PCC. Assistant store director Morgan Simon began his PCC career in 2010 as a dishwasher at the Fremont store and has held leadership positions at the co-op’s Bellevue and Issaquah stores.
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