Connecting in Community Thank you to all who joined us for the 2024 Annual Owner Meeting and Social Hour on Oct. 28, 2024. On a windy but beautiful Monday evening, we gathered to share the results of the board of directors’ election and for the announcement of all grant recipients for 2025, including SEED, the…
The Seward Co-op SEED program is a way in which we work towards our Ends. The SEED program is a simple yet powerful community giving opportunity that allows customers to “round-up” their grocery bill for recipient organizations that share our commitment to a healthy community. All funds donated at the register are given directly to the…
We are honored to partner again this November with the Indigenous Food Network to present a series of free cooking and lecture workshops. Local members of Native-led organizations will share their ancestral knowledge while exploring the nutritional and cultural significance of recipes using traditional ingredients. Instructors will share their expertise on sourcing, sustainability, and environmental…
Community Choice voting is now closed. We will announce the winners at our Annual Owner Meeting on Oct 28. Each year, a staff-led grant committee takes great care to evaluate all applications and determining the following years’ SEED recipients.. The committee also nominates eight organizations to be considered by community members, all of which will…
On Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, an individual came into the Franklin store and made a violent threat toward a staff member. As a result of this threat, we made the decision to close the store early to prioritize the safety of staff and customers. We will be back to regular business hours on Tuesday, Sept.…
It’s that time of year again: get geared up for the Seward Co-op Annual Owner Meeting! Join us for drinks, tacos, our annual business meeting, and socializing with fellow owners. This year, we’re excited to do things a little differently, and we’re looking forward to the energy it will bring to our annual gathering. Here’s…
It is with much excitement for the future of Seward Co-op that we are announcing an agreement with a local non-profit to purchase the Creamery building. At this time, the agreement requires us to keep the identity of the buyer confidential. However, the buyer is deeply aligned with our values and Ends, and we are…
Look for these things next time you visit Seward Co-op!
Tickler Red Onion Cheddar This English Cheddar is a delight for your palate and would be perfect on any picnic plate. This “extra mature” cheese is sharp and bright but mellows to a fine creaminess at the finish. Adding to its complexity is the inclusion of caramelized red onions. They add richness and flavor which…
Dear Seward Co-op Owners and shoppers, This is the first in what will be an ongoing series of updates to the co-op’s owners about the co-op’s financial position. Financial Update In our most recent quarter (1/1/24 – 3/31/24), the co-op incurred a very large pre-tax loss of over $310,000. This followed an even greater loss…
