February is Black History Month, a time to honor, celebrate, and recognize the contributions of Black and African American people nationally and within our communities. At Seward Co-op, we strive to celebrate Black history, past and present, year-round. This Black History Month, we want to highlight the legacy of African diasporic foodways within American food…
Each October, we celebrate National Co-op Month, and this year marks the 10th anniversary of Seward Co-op’s Friendship store. As we reflect, we honor the long history of local cooperation and community in South Minneapolis that led to the milestone of opening our second location on 38th Street in the Bryant-Central. For over 50 years,…
Join us in honoring Native American Heritage Month this November by celebrating and supporting Indigenous-led organizations, initiatives, and work towards food sovereignty. Learn more about ways to participate below.
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…
Enjoy great savings and delicious meals with these sale/recipe combos. Sales are good through Oct. 15, 2024, while supplies last.
This year, Indigenous Peoples’ Day falls on Monday, Oct. 13. It’s a day to celebrate and honor Indigenous culture and contributions, past and present, as well as to recognize that Native peoples are the first inhabitants of the Americas, far before Western colonizers set foot on the land that would come to be known as…
Happy fall, and happy National Co-op Month! Each October, we celebrate cooperatives as a way to bring awareness to their demonstrated success as business structures. For more than 50 years, Seward Co-op has been a staple in the Twin Cities food co-op scene, but cooperatives have existed formally, and informally, for much longer. Cooperatives throughout…
Tis the season–for apples! This vibrant, multi-hued fruit is a member of the rose family. Each fall, you can find a wide variety of locally grown apples on the Produce shelves at Seward Co-op. Minnesota has commercial apple orchards in nearly 90% of its counties, and there are more than 330,000 acres of apples statewide…
Seward Co-op is located on the ancestral land of the Dakota people, where Dakota, Ojibwe, and many other Native people continue to live and exercise their sovereignty. As a cooperatively-owned and community-based business, we are committed to deepening our engagement with Native-led organizations as we continue to learn and grow in our practice of acknowledging Indigenous land…
As we take time to gather safely with loved ones during this holiday season, nothing elevates a gathering like a beautiful meat and cheese board. Break out those cutting boards and serving trays and get crafty with delicious bites from Community Foods producers!
