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A drawing of a farm worker with text reading "farmworkers feed the world" and "March 25-31"

National Farmworker Awareness Week

Farmworkers feed the world, and from March 25 through March 31, we work to honor their contributions to our daily lives and create awareness for the issues they face. 85% of the fresh fruit and vegetables we consume are hand-picked, and at Seward Co-op we like to remind ourselves and shoppers about the real cost…

Four illustrations of significant Black figures in food history with text reading "Celebrating Black History"

Honoring Historic Black Innovators in the Food World

The culture and production of food in the United States has been deeply molded by the ideas and innovations of Black people. The first racially integrated café in Minneapolis—Dreamland Café—was founded by Anthony B. Cassius, a refugee from the Tulsa riots, just a block from the Seward Co-op Friendship store; the site is home to…

A green tree

Cocojune Pure Coconut Yogurt Recall

Cocojune has recalled their 4oz and 16oz sizes of Pure Coconut Yogurt because it may contain mold. Cocojune discovered that a third party warehouse did not follow their protocol to destroy a large part of this lot during a specific timeframe, which was known to be contaminated. No other Cocojune products are affected by this…

An orange square graphic with text that reads "Juneteenth" and a grill and apron illustration

Celebrate Juneteenth with Grilling

When Fresh Departments Buyer Aiesha Babu (she/her) was growing up in the Twin Cities, she used to go to a large Juneteenth celebration in St. Paul. It was an event that centered the Black community in a city where those were few and far between. “Being around Blackness is awesome,” Aiesha says, recalling the St.…

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Microgreens

Growing Healthy Communities Starts Small At Seward Co-op, everyone is welcome. Each day, we strive to make our shoppers feel safe, appreciated, and seen. For those co-op patrons caring for little ones at home, we’re happy to introduce and invite you to a new program built just for you and your young cooperators. Welcome to…

A Sriracha chicken salad sandwich on a red and white checkered blanket

Step into Spring with a Community Foods Picnic

After another cold, dark winter, so many of us are eager to get back outdoors. What better way to do that than with a delicious picnic featuring Community Foods producers? Together we create the food systems we want, and when you choose Community Foods products—signified by the purple tags in our stores—you’re choosing to support…

General Manager Ray Williams and Board President LaDonna Sanders Redmond smiling at the 2023 CSA Fair

CSA Fair

The end of April marks the return of Seward Co-op’s free annual Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Fair! We’re excited to host farmers–and welcome supporters!–on Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Seward Co-op Creamery building parking lot at 2601 E. Franklin Ave. To prepare for the CSA portion of the…

carrots and leeks on a table

CSA Fair Mutual Aid Farms

Many farms participating in our CSA fair have a mutual aid option, allowing you to donate funds or a CSA share to community members in need. The following farms are offering a mutual aid option this season. 2024 IN-PERSON EVENT DETAILS