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Fat and the Moon

Fat and the Moon is a women-owned, herbalist-led company crafting plant-based personal care products. Founded in 2012 by Rachel Budde, this small-scale company handmakes every product in-house using non-toxic ingredients and low-waste packaging designed to be reused or returned to the earth. Built through community relationships rather than mass retail, Fat and the Moon partners with co-ops that share their commitment to sustainability.

Seward Co-op Gift Guide

Seward Co-op stores aren’t only destinations for winter holiday groceries, but they’re also great places to find meaningful gifts for your loved ones. From wellness essentials to everyday comforts, a gift from Seward Co-op comes with community and care in mind. Check out the following items, featuring sustainable, fair trade, and locally made products for…

Celebrating Friendship in Community

In 2015, Seward Co-op expanded from the location in the Seward neighborhood to the Bryant neighborhood, where our Friendship store is located on 38th Street. As we celebrate a decade of creating greater access to fresh food in the neighborhood, we’re highlighting staff who’ve made a difference in a community that has always been directly…

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Purely Elizabeth Ancient Grain Granola Recall

Purely Elizabeth is issuing a recall for their Ancient Grain Granola Vanilla Chocolate Chip and Ancient Grain Granola Cranberry Pecan because the products may contain small fabric fibers. The recalled Purely Elizabeth Ancient Grain Granola may have been sold at both stores between Oct. 31-Nov. 18, 2025. If you purchased this product at Seward Co-op,…

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Behind the Pie: A Look Into Our Bakery

For many of us, pie is the flavor of fall. Golden crusts, bubbling fruit, and the aroma of butter and sugar filling the air warms the heart as the air grows colder. Behind every slice of Seward Co-op’s scratch-made pies is a story of care, craft, and community. One of the people bringing that story…

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Coke Farm Organic Green Beans Recall

Co-op Partners Warehouse has issued recall for organic green beans from Coke Farm because the ink on the packaging was not food grade. This ink is not linked to any illnesses. The recalled organic green beans may have been sold at both stores between Nov. 3-Nov. 6, 2025. If you purchased this product at Seward…

Keep Your Wallet Stuffed with Everyday Low Prices

The Harvest holiday is a time when many of us gather with loved ones to share a meal. While that often means family, for those with kin far away or complicated ties, chosen family can be a source of connection during arguably the best season for piling a plate packed with locally-grown food. Whether you’re…

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Supporting Food Access This November

Dear Seward Co-op Community, We are reaching out to update you on the co-op’s plans to help continue food access in our communities in light of the temporary inaccessibility of SNAP and other government assistance programs due to the government shutdown that took place at the beginning of the month. With our cooperative principles in…

2026 SEED Recipients

The Seward Co-op SEED program is a way in which we work towards our Ends. The SEED program is a simple yet powerful community giving opportunity that allows customers to “round-up” their grocery bill for recipient organizations that share our commitment to a healthy community. All funds donated at the register are given directly to the…

2025 Annual Owner Meeting and Social Hour Recap

Re-center and Connect Thank you to all who joined us for the 2025 Annual Owner Meeting and Social Hour on Oct. 27, 2025. We had perfect fall weather while we gathered to share the results of the board of directors election, the results of the Class-A stock increase vote, celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the…