Seward Community Co-op

June SEED recipient tabling – RECLAIM
2025-06-08 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Seward Community Co-op – Friendship Store, 317 East 38th Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55409, United States
Come meet this month’s SEED recipient! Learn about their work and ask questions, and say “yes!” to rounding up for them at the registers when you check out!
RECLAIM provides financially accessible, specialized mental health care to queer and trans youth ages 12-25. SEED funds will offset therapy fees clients are unable to pay to help cover therapists’ salaries and ensure that RECLAIM’s work continues to remain financially accessible for all who need it.

Seward Co-op Board of Directors Tabling
2025-06-08 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-21 16:00 - 18:00 | Seward Community Co-op – Friendship Store, 317 East 38th Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55409, United States
Stop by to meet with a member of Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors! They will be tabling at the stores throughout the summer to chat and answer any questions you may have about their role in guiding the work of Seward Co-op.

Find out what the Board is currently working on and what’s coming up at Seward Co-op
Learn about running for the Seward Co-op board in this year’s Board elections
Get information on the Seward Co-op Ownership Stock Increase Ballot Proposal
And more!

No need to register or RSVP, you can find the Board table with the bright green tablecloth during your shopping trip.

June SEED Recipient Tabling- RECLAIM
2025-06-09 15:00 - 18:00 | Seward Community Co-op – Franklin Store, 2823 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States

Information Session for Board Candidates
2025-06-24 17:15 - 18:00
Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors invites potential candidates to learn about cooperative governance and the 2025 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 May 27 and June 24. A standalone info session will be scheduled in July based on potential candidate’s need. 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
2025-06-24 18:15 - 21:00
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, June 24. To indicate your intention to attend, please email board@seward.coop prior to June 24. 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.

Wellness Wednesday
2025-06-25, 2025-07-23, 2025-08-27, 2025-09-24, 2025-10-22 | 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.

Microgreens! Kids Cooking Class- Tea Sandwiches
2025-07-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Seward Community Co-op – Friendship Store, 317 East 38th Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55409, United States
Kids and their parent/guardian are invited to join us for fun activities and 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!
Learn how to make Tea Sandwiches with Chef Jess!
Sunday, July 6
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Friendship store classroom
$5/free for kids age 8-12
Instructor: Jess Toliver, Jess Delicious Living
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Accessibility note
Our classrooms are located on the ground level of each of our store locations, past the seating area in the front of the store. They are mobility-device accessible.

Microgreens makes the world of cooperatives, sustainably sourced food, and sustainable communities accessible and enjoyable to the youngest Seward Co-op shoppers.
Learn more about Microgreens here!

Microgreens! Kids Class- Crafts with Pressed Flower & Herbs
2025-07-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Seward Community Co-op – Franklin Store, 2823 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States
Kids and their parent/guardian are invited to join us for fun activities using new and familiar ingredients found at Seward Co-op. Today we’re making pressed flower and herb crafts with Francesca and Jessica!
Crafts with Pressed Flower & Herbs
Saturday, July 26, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Franklin store classroom
$5/free for kids age 5-12
Instructors: Francesca Garcia and Jessica Ferlaak, Two Sisters Herbals
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Accessibility note
Our classrooms are located on the ground level of each of our store locations, past the seating area in the front of the store. They are mobility-device accessible.

Microgreens makes the world of cooperatives, sustainably sourced food, and sustainable communities accessible and enjoyable to the youngest Seward Co-op shoppers.
Learn more about Microgreens here!

Sabathani Block Party: Celebrating 10 Years of Seward Co-op's Friendship Store
2025-08-09 11:00 - 15:00
2025 marks the 10-year anniversary of our Friendship Store location on 38th Street, and we are getting ready to party! We look forward to celebrating not only a decade of the Friendship Store, but to commemorating the community members and neighborhood organizations who are essential to the past, present and future of the 38th Street corridor.
We are excited to join Sabathani Community Center across the street from the Friendship store to celebrate at their annual block party. Stop by to enjoy music, food, games, vendors, giveaways, and more!
Pre-register via the link below to help the party organizers plan, or simply show up and enjoy the party as we honor and thank the Friendship store and Southside community.
Saturday, Aug 9
11:00 a.m.-3:00p.m.
Sabathani Community Center Parking Lot
Free

Seward Co-op Board of Directors Tabling
2025-08-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Seward Community Co-op – Franklin Store, 2823 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States

Ballot Proposal Virtual Info Session
2025-08-12 12:15 - 12:45
This year’s Board of Directors ballot will include proposed changes to Seward Co-op’s articles and bylaws. The proposed changes will increase the value of a full ownership from $75 to $99. More info is available online here. This info will also be available in the ballot materials.

Register below to attend our virtual information session, where you’ll have an opportunity to speak to co-op staff and the Board directly about these changes and ask questions.

Board of Directors August Meeting
2025-08-26 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, August 26. To indicate your intention to attend, please email board@seward.coop prior to August 26. 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.

September SEED recipient tabling – Twin Cities Food Justice
2025-09-06 11:00 - 14:00 | Seward Community Co-op – Franklin Store, 2823 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States
Come meet this month’s SEED recipient! Learn about their work and ask questions, and say “yes!” to rounding up for them at the registers when you check out!
Twin Cities Food Justice is a volunteer-driven nonprofit organization working to reduce food waste and hunger in the Twin Cities by moving abundance to places of need throughout the food system. They partner with co-ops, markets, bakeries and farmers to redistribute fresh, unsalable food to hunger relief organizations, community kitchens and food-insecure populations.

September SEED recipient tabling – Twin Cities Food Justice
2025-09-07 11:00 - 14:00 | Seward Community Co-op – Friendship Store, 317 East 38th Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55409, United States

Canning 101: An Introduction to Water Bath Canning
2025-09-11 18:30 - 20:30 | Seward Community Co-op – Friendship Store, 317 East 38th Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55409, United States
Bring a little bit of summer into the cold winter months! Whether you buy your favorite produce in bulk at the farmers’ market or grow your own bounty, water bath canning is a great way to make sure nothing from harvest season goes to waste.
Join canning expert and Northern Gardener Magazine contributor, Taylor Tinkham, for an introduction to water bath canning. You’ll learn about canning equipment, safe canning practices and techniques, and see a full demonstration of the canning process with lots of opportunities to ask questions along the way. You’ll leave with tons of resources and the confidence to start stocking your shelves at home!
Thursday, Sept 11, 6:30 – 8:30pm
Friendship Store
$15 / $10 Seward Co-op owners
Instructor: Taylor Tinkham, Hennepin County Master Gardener, certified food preservation consultant

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Accessibility note
Our classrooms are located on the ground level of each of our store locations, past the seating area in the front of the store. They are mobility-device accessible.

Ballot Proposal Virtual Info Session- Cancelled
2025-09-18 18:00 - 18:30
This year’s Board of Directors ballot will include proposed changes to Seward Co-op’s articles and bylaws. The proposed changes will increase the value of a full ownership from $75 to $99. More info is available online here. This info will also be available in the ballot materials.
Due to low registration, this session has been cancelled. If you have questions about the ballot proposal, please see the FAQ here, or email board@seward.coop and we will be happy to answer any questions you might have.

Friendship Store 10 Year Anniversary Ice Cream Social
2025-09-25 16:30 - 18:00 | Seward Community Co-op – Friendship Store, 317 East 38th Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55409, United States
Autumn of 2025 marks the 10 year anniversary of the opening of our Friendship store on 38th Street, and we’re getting ready to party! We’re looking forward to celebrating not only a decade of the Friendship store, but also the community members and neighborhood organizations who are imperative to the past, present, and future of the 38th Street corridor. Join us as we celebrate the vibrant, engaged spirit of South Minneapolis and reflect on 10 years of Friendship.
Join us in the Friendship store community area for ice cream — including vegan options – live music, giveaways, and more.
RSVP at the link below for a reminder email before the event!

Board of Directors September Meeting
2025-09-30 18:15 - 20:45
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, September 30. To indicate your intention to attend, please email board@seward.coop prior to September 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.

Latinx Heritage Month – Corn Tortillas and More
2025-10-02 18:00 - 19:30 | Seward Community Co-op – Franklin Store, 2823 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States
Join us for a celebration of Latinx history, culture, and tasty food that can be vegetarian or vegan. We’ll learn about the history of tortillas while making scratch-made quesadillas and roasted jalapeño salsa.

Thursday, Oct. 2, 6-7:30 p.m.
Franklin store classroom
$10/$5 Seward Co-op owners
Natalia Mendez (they/them), Seward Co-op

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Accessibility note
Our classrooms are located on the ground level of each of our store locations, past the seating area in the front of the store. They are mobility-device accessible.

October SEED recipient tabling – Dream of Wild Health
2025-10-04 11:00 - 14:00 | Seward Community Co-op – Franklin Store, 2823 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States
Come meet this month’s SEED recipient! Learn about their work and ask questions, and say “yes!” to rounding up for them at the registers when you check out!
Dream of Wild Health is celebrating 26 years of working to restore health and wellbeing within the Twin Cities Native American community! SEED funds will support their Youth Education and Leadership programs, which provide culturally-based lessons for Native youth to learn about regenerative organic gardening, healthy foods preparation and nutrition, and Native cultural traditions while gaining employment and leadership skills.

Annual Owner Meeting and Social Hour - Recenter & Connect
2025-10-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Arbeiter Brewing, 3038 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55406
Tickets: $5 in advance, $15 day-of
Includes one beverage and generously-portioned appetizers
Free for kids, but must be registered in advance
Join us for drinks, tacos from Habanero Tacos, and socializing with fellow owners as we return to Arbeiter Brewing for our Annual Owner Meeting!
2025 was a year of growth and change for the co-op. We completed the remodel of our Franklin Ave store, sold the Creamery building to NATIFS, celebrated the 10-year anniversary of the opening of the Friendship store, and more. We’ll look back on the progress these changes have brought to the co-op, announce our 2026 SEED and grant recipients, and look toward the future with connection and a recentering in our values.
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Accessibility
Accessibility information and more can be found here.
Interpretation Services
The deadline for requesting interpretation services at the Annual Meeting has passed. If you need help registering in a different language, please email board@seward.coop.

Microgreens! Kids Class on Indigenous Foods- Suncatchers with Dried Flowers & Fall Leaves
2025-11-01 10:00 - 11:00 | Seward Community Co-op – Friendship Store, 317 East 38th Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55409, United States
Since 2021, we have been proud to co-present the Indigenous Foods Class Series, a program developed through Seward Co-op’s long-term partnership with Dream of Wild Health, and the Indigenous Food Network (IFN), a collaborative of Native-led community organizations in Minneapolis who are working together to rebuild a sovereign food system.

Join Francesca and Jessica to make suncatchers with pressed flowers and dried fall leaves.

Saturday, Nov 1, 10 – 11 a.m.
Friendship store classroom
$15 / $10 Seward Co-op owners
Kids are free and must be registered with a parent or guardian
Francesca Garcia and Jessica Ferlaak, Two Sisters Herbals

Click Here to Buy Tickets
Accessibility note
Our classrooms are located on the ground level of each of our store locations, past the seating area in the front of the store. They are mobility-device accessible.

Microgreens makes the world of cooperatives, sustainably sourced food, and sustainable communities accessible and enjoyable to the youngest Seward Co-op shoppers.
Learn more about Microgreens here!

Microgreens! Kids Class on Indigenous Foods- Baked Pears (Cancelled)
2025-11-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Seward Community Co-op – Friendship Store, 317 East 38th Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55409, United States
This class has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience!

Since 2021, we have been proud to co-present the Indigenous Foods Class Series, a program developed through Seward Co-op’s long-term partnership with Dream of Wild Health, and the Indigenous Food Network (IFN), a collaborative of Native-led community organizations in Minneapolis who are working together to rebuild a sovereign food system.

Click Here to Buy Tickets
Accessibility note
Our classrooms are located on the ground level of each of our store locations, past the seating area in the front of the store. They are mobility-device accessible.

Microgreens makes the world of cooperatives, sustainably sourced food, and sustainable communities accessible and enjoyable to the youngest Seward Co-op shoppers.
Learn more about Microgreens here!

Indigenous Foods- Bone Marrow
2025-11-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Seward Community Co-op – Friendship Store, 317 East 38th Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55409, United States
Since 2021, we have been proud to co-present the Indigenous Foods Class Series, a program developed through Seward Co-op’s long-term partnership with Dream of Wild Health, and the Indigenous Food Network (IFN), a collaborative of Native-led community organizations in Minneapolis who are working together to rebuild a sovereign food system.

Join Derek and Hope to learn about bone marrow and try it in a recipe.

Tuesday, Nov 11, 6 – 7:00 p.m.
Friendship store classroom
$20 / $15 Seward Co-op owners
Derek Nicholas, Wiisinig LLC
Hope Flanagan, Dream of Wild Health

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Accessibility note
Our classrooms are located on the ground level of each of our store locations, past the seating area in the front of the store. They are mobility-device accessible.

Indigenous Foods- Make Your Own Tea Blend
2025-11-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Seward Community Co-op – Friendship Store, 317 East 38th Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55409, United States
Since 2021, we have been proud to co-present the Indigenous Foods Class Series, a program developed through Seward Co-op’s long-term partnership with Dream of Wild Health, and the Indigenous Food Network (IFN), a collaborative of Native-led community organizations in Minneapolis who are working together to rebuild a sovereign food system.

Join Francesca and Jessica in learning about different herbs and their medicinal properties. Attendees can mix and match herbs that compliment each other for your own personal needs.

Thursday, Nov 13, 6 – 7:00p.m.
Friendship store classroom
$20 / $15 Seward Co-op owners
Francesca Garcia and Jessica Ferlaak, Two Sisters Herbals

Click Here to Buy Tickets
Accessibility note
Our classrooms are located on the ground level of each of our store locations, past the seating area in the front of the store. They are mobility-device accessible.
