The Bulk department has been a staple of Seward Co-op’s identity since it was founded in 1972. While the co-op has expanded greatly over the decades to include more grocery and fresh items, the Bulk department is still a prime example of cooperative values in action: taking just what you need and doing so as…
If you’re a frequent shopper at the Franklin store, you’ve probably noticed wooden pallets stacked high with large brown bags on the sales floor. These bags are filled with flour made from a grain called “teff,” a crop indigenous to Ethiopia that is the main ingredient used to make injera, a fermented flatbread that is…
Make a simple bird feeder with a scavenged pinecone and bird-friendly items from the Bulk department. You’ll need: 1 large pinecone 3-4 tbsp non-salted natural peanut butter Non-salted, unroasted peanuts, crushed into small pieces Dried cranberries String Using a butter knife, coat the pinecone with peanut butter. Sprinkle with peanuts and cranberries. Tie a long…
For many, browsing through the Bulk aisles is a typical part of a Seward Co-op visit. All the possibilities of what can be made come to mind when walking among the dispensers and jars full of pasta, popcorn, breadcrumbs, vanilla, nutritional yeast, and so much more. For others, however, shopping bulk is less familiar. Where…
Earth Day is April 22, a time to get outside, help clean a local park, reduce plastic use, and more. So how will Seward Co-op commemorate Earth Day this year? In large part, by maintaining our commitment to positive environmental impacts through year-round sustainable, waste-reducing measures. Our Ends Statement dictates how we care for our…
Keep cozy through the coldest winter months by exploring Seward Co-op’s Bulk aisles! With a little bit of planning, you can stock your pantry with ingredients to make these affordable ”just add liquid” delights sure to comfort you through the freeze. These suggestions would make great gifts to share with loved ones who may also…
