Dear Community, As we approach the halfway point of our fiscal year, we would like to share this financial update with our owners and staff. Our previous fiscal year, which ended June 30th, was very challenging from a financial perspective. The co-op incurred an after-tax loss for the year of $811,978. Our summary financial statements…
With numerous winter holidays around the corner, there’s good reason this time of year is considered the season of giving. Brighten up the darkest, coldest days with gifts for friends and family that you can feel good about. From soothing soaks to cozy socks to sweet treats and more, let us help make your small…
Dear Seward Co-op owners, Many of you have likely noticed an increase in theft at community businesses, including Seward Co-op. Some of you may have witnessed these ongoing thefts at the co-op and wondered if we could be doing more in our response. Leadership at Seward Co-op has been in ongoing conversations and deliberations about…
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…
