Founded in 1965, Vashon Thriftway is locally owned and operated by the Mathews family.

The goal of the business over the years has been to deliver the highest quality goods and services to the community of Vashon Island at competitive market prices.

About Vashon Thriftway

A timeline infographic showing notable historical events of Vashon Thriftway from 1965 to the present, with a black-and-white photo of six men standing in front of the timeline, including Norm Mathews marked with an arrow. The timeline notes key milestones in the store's history, and the infographic thanks supporters from 2020 to the present.

A man and woman standing outside a store called Thriftway, which has a large neon sign and a smaller sign indicating it is Washington's Food Store, with trees and parking lot in the background.

Community involvement has been a very important part of our retail business.

Participation in many events, from Little League Baseball sponsorship, Allied Arts, local school events, to helping with the Island Food Bank, Vashon Senior Center and Fireman's Association -- all show our commitment to the friendly, caring, small-town atmosphere we enjoy.

Our Community

A certificate recognizing Jeffrey Zheitlin as Employee of the Month, with a photo of Jeffrey smiling, wearing glasses on his head and a black jacket, in an office setting.

We invite you to stop by and visit us. If you're new to the island community, stop by and introduce yourself. We'd love to get to know you.

Friendly Staff!

Ferry boat sailing on the water with a rainbow in the cloudy sky and piers in the foreground.

Centrally Located...

Vashon Thriftway is located in the heart of town, just a few minutes from either the North or South end ferry dock.

If you're coming from Seattle, take the Vashon ferry from Fauntleroy in West Seattle. You can also take the ferry from Tacoma; just follow the signs from Highway 16 to Point Defiance.