Indigenous Foods Class Series - Bison Meatballs & Wojapi (Virtual class)
2023-11-30 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago)
This recipe for bison wild rice meatballs is gluten free, dairy free, lean and protein dense. They are wonderfully savory and are very versatile. In this virtual class, Vanessa will be pairing them with a maple berry sauce that is aromatic, bright, and balances well with the savory meatballs.
Vanessa Casillas, (Ho-Chunk, Dream of Wild Health)

DIY Soap Making for Holiday Gifts
2023-12-06 18:00 - 20:30 | Seward Community Co-op – Friendship Store, 317 East 38th Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55409, United States
Make your own customizable soap as holiday gifts! Join Longfellow Soap owner John Hanson for an in-person class at the Friendship store to learn soap making techniques. Students will receive a free silicone mold and class manual at the class.
This is an in-person class at our Friendship location. Please RSVP in advance. Registration closes the day before class.
$40/$35 for Seward Co-op owners
John Hanson, Longfellow Soap

Franklin Remodel Celebration
2023-12-09 11:00 - 14:00 | Seward Community Co-op – Franklin Store, 2823 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States
Join us as we unveil the completed remodel of our Franklin Ave store! From 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. you can explore the store and try samples from a variety of our Community Foods vendors. Enter raffles to win awesome Seward freebies, and enjoy live music by Corazón En La Mano in our dining area. Bring the whole family for “Microgreens” fun in the new, store-level classroom – we’ll be painting festive veggies from our produce department, tasting new foods, and more.
Everybody is welcome! RSVP via the Eventbrite link below to receive a reminder email the day before the event.
Corazon En La Mano
Since 2001, Stefanie Levi (vocals, doumbek) and James Allen (guitar) have been playing together as CORAZON EN LA MANO. Their repertoire includes melodic, inspirational songs from folk, resistance, and singer/songwriter traditions, including Australian, British Isles, Cuban, Greek, Italian, Jewish, North American and Palestinian.

Microgreens! Kids Cooking Classes - Mini Pizzas
2024-01-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Seward Community Co-op – Friendship Store, 317 East 38th Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55409, United States
Kids ages 8-12 and their parent/guardian are invited to learn how to prepare simple, tasty meals using new and familiar ingredients found at Seward Co-op. We’ll learn basics of kitchen safety and give hands-on demonstrations with recipes you can make with your whole family!
In-person class- Friendship store classroom
Jess Toliver, Jess Delicious Living
$5 / free for kids!

Microgreens! Kids Cooking Classes - Vegetable Pinwheel Roll-ups
2024-01-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Seward Community Co-op – Friendship Store, 317 East 38th Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55409, United States

Board of Directors January Meeting
2024-01-30 18:15 - 20:30
Meetings of Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors are open to any co-op owner. The next monthly board meeting is virtual and will be held Tuesday, January 30. To indicate your intention to attend, please email board@seward.coop prior to January 30. This will allow us to provide you the virtual meeting link. Captions are available upon request, and if you have a need for other accommodations, please include them in your email and we will do our best to meet them.
Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors is comprised of nine elected co-op owners who serve the co-op for three-year terms. The board typically meets 9-10 times a year on the last Tuesday of the month, at 6:15 p.m. The co-op’s board of directors appreciates hearing from you! They are available to answer questions and provide information about cooperative governance.

Reinvigorating a Historic Corridor of Black Culture - a Social Hour with Cultural Wellness Center
2024-02-02 09:00 - 10:00 | Seward Community Co-op – Friendship Store, 317 East 38th Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55409, United States
This February, Seward Co-op’s SEED Recipient is the Cultural Wellness Center, a nonprofit founded and sustained by African Americans which works to unleash the power of people to heal themselves and build community. One of the Cultural Wellness Center’s main efforts is to establish their future world headquarters, called Dreamland on 38th Street, just across 4th Ave. from the Seward Co-op Friendship store. Not only will this be a hub for Cultural Wellness Center activity, it will also play a significant role in reinvigorating a historic corridor of Black culture and business that once thrived in and around the intersection of 38th St. and 4th Ave. SEED donations in February will help the Cultural Wellness Center on their journey to breaking ground on Dreamland in spring of 2024.
On Friday, February 2, join Anthony Taylor, Community Development Lead at the Cultural Wellness Center, at the Friendship store classroom for a breakfast hour to learn about the history of Dreamland on 38th Street, the Cultural Wellness Center, and the surrounding neighborhood. Coffee and baked goods will be provided.
RSVP not required. If you do RSVP via the Eventbrite link below, we will send you a reminder email the day before the event.
The Friendship store is located at 317 E. 38th St. Minneapolis, MN. The classroom is in the northeast corner of the store, past the general seating area. It is mobility-device accessible.

Winter Skincare and Steam Facials with evanhealy
2024-02-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Seward Community Co-op – Franklin Store, 2823 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States
Learn how to best care for your specific skin type during the cold, dry winter months. Enjoy a relaxing steam facial and product samples to take home!
evanhealy is a holistic skin care line created to support long-term skin health and radiance. Learn about their organic, simple ingredients and shop their sale to help your skin look its best.
Robb Doser, evanhealy
$10/$5 for Seward Co-op owners
This is an in-person class at our Franklin location. Please RSVP in advance. Registration closes the day before class.

Cancelled- Black History Month Dinner Series-Shrimp Creole with Andouille Sausage
2024-02-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Seward Community Co-op – Friendship Store, 317 East 38th Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55409, United States
This class has been cancelled. You can view Seward Co-op’s previous Black History Month classes here.
We apologize for the inconvenience!

DIY Soap Making Date Night!
2024-02-14 18:00 - 20:30 | Seward Community Co-op – Franklin Store, 2823 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States
Sign up solo, with a partner, or with a friend for a fun and casual soap making workshop this Valentine’s Day! Join Longfellow Soap owner John Hanson for an in-person class at the Franklin store to learn how to make your own soap. Sparkling juice and chocolate will be provided! Students will also receive a free silicone mold and class manual at the class.
$40/$35 for Seward Co-op owners
John Hanson, Longfellow Soap
This is an in-person class at our Franklin Ave location. Please RSVP in advance. Registration closes the day before class.

Cancelled: Black History Month Dinner Series- Vegetarian Jambalaya with Cornbread
2024-02-25 18:00 - 19:30 | Seward Community Co-op – Friendship Store, 317 East 38th Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55409, United States

Board of Directors February Meeting
2024-02-27 18:15 - 20:00
Meetings of Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors are open to any co-op owner. The next monthly board meeting is virtual and will be held Tuesday, February 27. To indicate your intention to attend, please email board@seward.coop prior to February 27. This will allow us to provide you the virtual meeting link. Captions are available upon request, and if you have a need for other accommodations, please include them in your email and we will do our best to meet them.
Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors is comprised of nine elected co-op owners who serve the co-op for three-year terms. The board typically meets 9-10 times a year on the last Tuesday of the month, at 6:15 p.m. The co-op’s board of directors appreciates hearing from you! They are available to answer questions and provide information about cooperative governance.

Microgreens: Cascarones - A Smashing Mexican Easter Tradition!
2024-03-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Seward Community Co-op – Franklin Store, 2823 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States
Learn about the Mexican tradition of making and enjoying cascarones- decorated, confetti-filled eggs used for Easter celebrations. Seward Co-op staff member Natalia Mendez will share stories from their family about the history of the eggs, as well as instruct how to make, decorate, and enjoy them – with a crack over the heads of friends! This is a family-friendly, hands-on event.

Natalia Mendez (they/them), Seward Co-op
Franklin store classroom
$5 / free for kids!

Cancelled: Intro to Soap Making
2024-03-18 18:00 - 20:30 | Seward Community Co-op – Friendship Store, 317 East 38th Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55409, United States
This class has been cancelled. Please join us for our next Soap Making class on May 1st.

The Harvest (La Cosecha) Film Screening
2024-03-23 - 2024-03-30
Seward Co-op is honored to partner with Student Action with Farmwworkers and Shine Global during National Farmworker Awareness Week to provide free access of The Harvest (La Cosecha), the 2010 award-winning documentary that provides an intimate glimpse into the lives of the migrant children who struggle to dream while working 12 – 14 hours a day, 7 days a week to feed America.
Every year there are more than 400,000 American children who are torn away from their friends, schools and homes to pick the food we all eat. Zulema, Perla and Victor labor as migrant farm workers, sacrificing their own childhoods to help their families survive. The Harvest (La Cosecha) profiles these three as they journey from the scorching heat of Texas’ onion fields to the winter snows of the Michigan apple orchards and back south to the humidity of Florida’s tomato fields to follow the harvest.

You can access the film by registering at this link. https://bit.ly/nfaw24harvest. It will be made available on March 23rd at 11:00 pm.
Film access is free, and you have an option to support the work of Shine Global thruogh a donation.
After the film becomes available March 23rd at 11:00 pm CDT, you’ll have until March 30th at 11:00 pm CDT to start watching. Once you begin, you’ll have 48 hours to finish watching.
This screening is made possible through our partnership with Student Action with Farmworkers, who coordinates National Farmworker Awareness Week, by providing training, support, and resources that enable partners across the country to organize community action on behalf of farmworkers.
Run time: 80 minutes
For ages 10 and up
Find more information on National Farmworker Awareness Week and further resources here.

If you RSVP via the Eventbrite link below, we will email you the link, reminder to watch the film, and additional resources and calls to action.

Wellness Wednesday
2024-03-27, 2024-04-24, 2024-05-22, 2024-06-26, 2024-07-24 | Both Stores, MN, United States
Wellness Wednesday is here! Receive 10% off all supplements and personal care products, including regular and sale-priced items. Discounted items include thoughtfully-sourced skin and hair care, supplements, vitamins, protein powder, deodorant, toothpaste, menstruation products, and more. Wellness Wednesday discounts are available to owners and non-owners alike and can be combined with owners’ quarterly 10% discount.

All about Edibles with +PlusCBD
2024-04-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Seward Community Co-op – Franklin Store, 2823 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States
Whether you’re curious or are a seasoned edibles user, come learn about the importance of balancing use to keep your nervous system working optimally. We’ll explore heritage strains and learn why CBD is critical in today’s markets flooded with isolates and hybrid strains.
Attendees will be able to save 30% on +PlusCBD products after class from 7:00-10:00pm at the Franklin Ave store location.
$5/Free for Seward Co-op Owners
This is a 21+ class – instructors will be checking IDs at the start of class.

Seward Co-op 2024 CSA Fair
2024-04-27 11:00 - 14:00
Save the date for Seward Co-op’s annual CSA Fair!
Seward Co-op is dedicated to helping build a food system that values inclusivity, environmental responsibility, equity, and access. Visit our CSA Fair to see these values in action! Join us in the parking lot of the Creamery building on Saturday, April 27th from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. to learn about local farms and speak directly with farmers to choose a CSA share that is right for you and your household.
This event is free and open to all – RSVP is not required, but if you register via Eventbrite, we will send you a reminder email before the event.
Bring the family for Microgreens activities for kids!
-Make seed balls with Midwest Food Connection
-Farm-themed Facepainting with Madeleine Asher (11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m.)
-I-Spy Microgreens bingo
-Temporary tattoos with Minnesota Grown
– and more!
Participating Farms:
Amador Hill Farm and Orchard (WEI)
Community Homestead
Farmer to Farmer Coffee
Featherstone Farm
Foxtail Farm
Growing Lots
Harmony Valley Farm
Hmong American Farmers Association (HAFA)
Jacob Daniel Farms
Jubilee Rock Farm
Laune Bread
Little Big Sky Farm
Minneapolis Kombucha
Naima’s Farm
Pleasant Valley Produce/St Croix Valley CSA
Shepherd Moon Farm
Shepherd’s Way Farm
TC Farm
Whetstone Farm
Learn more about these farms here

We will also be welcoming some of our 2024 SEED Recipients, who will have activities and information to share about their organizations:
Tamales y Bicicletas (May SEED Recipient)
RECLAIM (June SEED Recipient)
Roosevelt Culinary Arts (September SEED Recipient)
Wicoie Nandagikendan Early Childhood Dakota and Ojibwe Urban Immersion Program (October SEED Recipient)

DIY Soap Making for Mother’s Day
2024-05-01 18:00 - 20:30 | Seward Community Co-op – Friendship Store, 317 East 38th Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55409, United States
Make your own customizable soap as Mother’s Day gifts! Join Longfellow Soap owner John Hanson for an in-person class at the Friendship store to learn soap making techniques. Students will receive a free silicone mold and class manual at the class.
$40 per person/$35 per person for Seward Co-op owners.
John Hanson, Longfellow Soap
This is an in-person class at our Friendship store location. Please RSVP in advance. Registration closes the day before class.

Seward Co-op 101 with the Board of Directors
2024-05-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Seward Community Co-op – Franklin Store, 2823 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States
Join members of our Board give you the scoop on Seward Co-op. Learn about the history and evolution of co-ops, how Seward came to be and where we’re headed, what it means to be a co-op owner, and how YOU play an important role in helping Seward live its vision to sustain a healthy community.
Kate and Moses, Seward Co-op Board of Directors
Free; please RSVP via Eventbrite.

Board of Directors May Meeting
2024-05-28 18:00
Meetings of Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors are open to any co-op owner. The next monthly board meeting is virtual and will be held Tuesday, May 28. To indicate your intention to attend, please email board@seward.coop prior to May 28. This will allow us to provide you the virtual meeting link. Captions are available upon request, and if you have a need for other accommodations, please include them in your email and we will do our best to meet them.
Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors is comprised of nine elected co-op owners who serve the co-op for three-year terms. The board typically meets 9-10 times a year on the last Tuesday of the month, at 6:15 p.m. The co-op’s board of directors appreciates hearing from you! They are available to answer questions and provide information about cooperative governance.

Microgreens! Kids Cooking Classes - Fresh Spring Rolls
2024-06-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Seward Community Co-op – Friendship Store, 317 East 38th Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55409, United States
Kids ages 8-12 and their parent/guardian are invited to learn how to prepare simple, tasty meals using new and familiar ingredients found at Seward Co-op. We’ll learn basics of kitchen safety and give hands-on demonstrations with recipes you can make with your whole family!
Jess Toliver, Jess Delicious Living
$5 / free for kids
This is an in-person class at our Friendship store location. Please RSVP in advance. Registration closes the day before class.

Information Session for Board Candidates
2024-06-25 17:15 - 18:00, 2024-07-30 17:15 - 18:00
Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors invites potential candidates to learn about cooperative governance and the 2024 board election. Candidates must be current owners of Seward Co-op and be committed to the long-term sustainability of our co-op.
All candidates are required to attend an online information session + a board meeting to be eligible to run in the election. Upcoming meeting dates are June 25 and July 30. Learn more about becoming a board member here.
At the Candidate Information Session beginning at 5:15 p.m., you’ll hear from current directors and receive documents detailing the expectations of candidates. All interested candidates will need to submit a form and essay by Aug. 1. Please email board@seward.coop to receive Zoom meeting information.

Board of Directors June Meeting
2024-06-25 18:00 - 20:30
Meetings of Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors are open to any co-op owner. The next monthly board meeting is virtual and will be held Tuesday, June 25. To indicate your intention to attend, please email board@seward.coop prior to June 25. This will allow us to provide you the virtual meeting link. Captions are available upon request, and if you have a need for other accommodations, please include them in your email and we will do our best to meet them.
Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors is comprised of nine elected co-op owners who serve the co-op for three-year terms. The board typically meets 9-10 times a year on the last Tuesday of the month, at 6:15 p.m. The co-op’s board of directors appreciates hearing from you! They are available to answer questions and provide information about cooperative governance.
This meeting is preceded by an Information Session for owners interested in running for the board. To learn more click here.

Microgreens! Kids Cooking Classes - Walking Tacos
2024-07-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Seward Community Co-op – Friendship Store, 317 East 38th Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55409, United States
