New Roots Organics

Business Type: Retail & Distribution

Seattle, WA

Email: customerservice@newrootsorganics.com
Phone: (206) 261-2500
Website: newrootsorganics.com

Accessibility
Eat Local First values a local food system in which all members of our community can participate. Businesses and organizations with the Accessibility indicator offer facilities, services, and/or programs that support the needs of people with disabilities, neurodivergence, and/or limited mobility.
Environmental Sustainability
Eat Local First values the land, water, and ecosystems that sustain our local food systems. Businesses and organizations with the Environmental Sustainability indicator are committed to adopting practices that improve soil health, conserve natural resources, foster biodiversity, and reduce the use of fossil fuel-based pesticides and fertilizers. Seafood producers harvest responsibly to ensure the sustainability of wild fish stocks.
Fair Labor
Eat Local First values the health, safety, and dignity of all workers across the food value chain. Businesses and organizations with the Fair Labor indicator are taking steps to ensure that their workers are treated fairly and protected through governance structures, compensation models, and workplace safety measures.
Health
Eat Local First values local production of accessible, nourishing, and safe food. Businesses and organizations with the Health indicator contribute to community health by participating in food access and nutrition incentive programs and by producing food that is safe for people with specific dietary needs.
Racial and Social Equity
Eat Local First values the inclusion and representation of historically underrepresented or marginalized groups in the food and farming industry. The owners of businesses and organizations with the Racial and Social Equity indicator have identified themselves as holding one or more marginalized identities.

- New Roots Organics
- 4544 Leary Way Northwest
- Seattle, WA 98107
- Driving Directions

About Us

New Roots Organics is located in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle and has been supporting healthy customers and local growers since 1999!
We are known for our quality produce selections and excellent customer service.
We are very particular about what goes in our bins each week and we have made it a point over the years to get to know the farms and (labels) that we buy from. While locally grown is always a priority, we are do offer a full variety of produce year round which requires us to purchase from California and Mexico too.

Reasons to choose New Roots Organics:
We support local growers!
We give back to our community through school programs and regular donations to our local food bank!
Our bins are fully customizable!
There is no commitment, so you are welcome to try it and see how it works for you!

Our Services

Food Access
- Donates to Food Assistance Programs
Markets & Grocers
- Online Market

Local Products

We feature these local products

Locally Raised, Harvested, Grown
- Eggs
- Fruit & Berries
- Nuts, Grains & Beans
- Vegetables & Herbs
Locally Made
- Beverages, Non-alcoholic
  - Coffee
  - Kombucha
  - Tea
- Local Food Box
- Preserved & Pantry Items
  - Fermented Foods
  - Honey
  - Jams & Spreads

Retail Info

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Location & Hours

- New Roots Organics
- Phone: (206) 261-2500
- 4544 Leary Way Northwest
- Seattle, WA 98107
- Driving Directions
- Open to the Public: By Appointment Only
- Hours of Operation

Our Values

Learn more about the Eat Local First Values Indicators.

Accessibility
Eat Local First values a local food system in which all members of our community can participate. Businesses and organizations with the Accessibility indicator offer facilities, services, and/or programs that support the needs of people with disabilities, neurodivergence, and/or limited mobility.
- Information/Customer Service
  - Digital Accessibility
    For online services, ensure their websites and digital tools are accessible, following Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
Environmental Sustainability
Eat Local First values the land, water, and ecosystems that sustain our local food systems. Businesses and organizations with the Environmental Sustainability indicator are committed to adopting practices that improve soil health, conserve natural resources, foster biodiversity, and reduce the use of fossil fuel-based pesticides and fertilizers. Seafood producers harvest responsibly to ensure the sustainability of wild fish stocks.
- Sustainability
  - B Corp
    Third-party certification defining social, environmental, and governance best practices for businesses.
  - Certified Organic
    A third-party certification identifying products free of chemical pesticides & fertilizers, hormones and preventative antibiotics.
  - EnviroStars
    A recognition program for Washington businesses working to limit their environmental impact.
  - Non-GMO
    Third-party certification verifying the absence of genetically modified or bioengineered ingredients.
  - Sustainable Operations
    Self-certifies that use sustainable or regenerative growing practices, production methods, or general operations. See profile Growing Practices for details.
- Waste Reduction
  - Upcycled Certified
    Third-party certification for products procured and produced with surplus food or food by-products from manufacturing.
Fair Labor
Eat Local First values the health, safety, and dignity of all workers across the food value chain. Businesses and organizations with the Fair Labor indicator are taking steps to ensure that their workers are treated fairly and protected through governance structures, compensation models, and workplace safety measures.
- Equitable Food Initiative (EFI)
  Third-party certification ensuring farmworkers are treated fairly and experience a safer and healthier work environment.
- Fair Trade
  Third-party sustainable sourcing model that improves livelihoods, protects the environment, and builds resilient, transparent supply chains.
- Member-Owned Cooperative
  A business incorporated as a cooperative under state law from which benefits are derived and distributed equitably among member-owners.
- United Farm Worker Contract
  Third-party certification that farm workers are under UFW contract and enjoy good wages, benefits & working conditions.
- Worker-Owned Cooperative
  A business incorporated as a cooperative under state law from which benefits are derived and distributed equitably among worker-owners.
Health
Eat Local First values local production of accessible, nourishing, and safe food. Businesses and organizations with the Health indicator contribute to community health by participating in food access and nutrition incentive programs and by producing food that is safe for people with specific dietary needs.
- Dietary Needs
  - Gluten-Free
  - Vegan
- Food Access & Nutrition Incentives
  Actively participating in Food Access & Nutrition programs.
  
  This will get set dynamically based on your selections under Retail > Payments Accepted or Activities > Food Access.
Racial and Social Equity
Eat Local First values the inclusion and representation of historically underrepresented or marginalized groups in the food and farming industry. The owners of businesses and organizations with the Racial and Social Equity indicator have identified themselves as holding one or more marginalized identities.
- Woman Owned
  Owned by a person who identifies as a woman.

Last updated: 08/28/2024