Seward Community Co-op

Cinco de Mayo Tortillas
2026-04-30 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Seward Community Co-op – Friendship Store, 317 East 38th Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55409, United States
Join us for a celebration of cinco de mayo and Mexican history, culture, and tasty tortillas that can be be made vegetarian or vegan. We’ll learn about the history of tortillas while making them from scratch.
$10 non-owners/$5 Seward Co-op owners
Natalia Mendez (they/them), Seward Co-op

DIY Soap Making for Mother's Day
2026-05-06 18:00 - 20:30 | Seward Community Co-op – Franklin Store, 2823 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States
Join Longfellow Soap owner John Hanson to learn how to make your own customizable soap. Make one for yourself or to gift to any mother-figure in your life; or bring them along and learn how to make soap together in this hands-on DIY class!
Students will also receive a free silicone mold and manual at the class.
$40 / $35 for Seward Co-op owners
John Hanson, Longfellow Soap

Canning 101: An Introduction to Water Bath Canning (Strawberry Rhubarb Jam)
2026-05-07 18:30 - 20:30 | Seward Community Co-op – Friendship Store, 317 East 38th Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55409, United States
Whether you buy your favorite produce in bulk at the farmers market or grow your own bounty, canning is a great way to make sure nothing goes to waste. In this class, we’ll be making and canning strawberry rhubarb jam.
Join Hennepin County Master Gardeners and Certified Food Preservation Consultants Mary Webber and Taylor Tinkham for an introduction to 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!
Taylor Tinkham and Mary Webber, Hennepin County Master Gardeners and certified food preservation consultants
$15 / $10 for Seward Co-op owners

Information Session for Board Candidates
2026-05-26 17:15 - 18:00
Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors invites potential candidates to learn about cooperative governance and the 2026 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 26, June 30, and July 28. 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 about how the board works, the expectations of candidates, and receive the paperwork you need to apply to run for the board. All interested candidates will need to submit a form and essay by July 31. Please email board@seward.coop to receive Zoom meeting information.

Board of Directors May Meeting
2026-05-26 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, May 26. To indicate your intention to attend, please email board@seward.coop prior to May 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 eight 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.

Wellness Wednesday
2026-05-27, 2026-06-24, 2026-07-22, 2026-08-26, 2026-09-23, 2026-10-28 | 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.

Seward Co-op Board of Directors Tabling
2026-06-17 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-19 14:00 - 16:00 | 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
And more!

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

Seward Co-op Board of Directors Tabling
2026-06-20 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Seward Community Co-op – Franklin Store, 2823 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States

Information Session for Board Candidates
2026-06-30 17:15 - 18:00
Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors invites potential candidates to learn about cooperative governance and the 2026 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 30, and July 28. 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 about how the board works, the expectations of candidates, and receive the paperwork you need to apply to run for the board. All interested candidates will need to submit a form and essay by July 31. Please email board@seward.coop to receive Zoom meeting information.

Board of Directors June Meeting
2026-06-30 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, June 30. To indicate your intention to attend, please email board@seward.coop prior to June 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 eight 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.

Information Session for Board Candidates
2026-07-28 17:15 - 18:00
Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors invites potential candidates to learn about cooperative governance and the 2026 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. This is owners’ last opportunity to attend to meet this requirement. 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 about how the board works, the expectations of candidates, and receive the paperwork you need to apply to run for the board. All interested candidates will need to submit a form and essay by July 31. Please email board@seward.coop to receive Zoom meeting information.

Board of Directors July Meeting
2026-07-28 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, July 28. To indicate your intention to attend, please email board@seward.coop prior to July 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 eight 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.

Board of Directors August Meeting
2026-08-25 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, August 25. To indicate your intention to attend, please email board@seward.coop prior to August 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 eight 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.

Board of Directors September Meeting
2026-09-29 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 29. To indicate your intention to attend, please email board@seward.coop prior to September 29. 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 eight 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.

Annual Owner Meeting
2026-10-26 18:00 - 19:30 | Arbeiter Brewing, 3038 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55406
Annual Owner Meeting and Social Hour
Monday, Oct. 26, 6–7:30 p.m.
Arbeiter Brewing, 3038 Minnehaha Ave
Save the date- we are once again holding our Annual Owner Meeting at Arbeiter Brewing! Join us for drinks, food, our annual business meeting, and socializing with fellow owners. Stay tuned for more info coming soon!

Wellness Wednesday
2026-11-18, 2026-12-16 | Both Stores, MN, United States
Please note- November and December Wellness Wednesdays on the third Wednesday of the month
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.
