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Hmong New Year

Hmong New Year is an annual celebration that takes place in the fall to honor the ancestors and spirits and give thanks for the completion of the year’s harvest as well as to welcome in a new beginning.

Winter Shelters

Heated shelters are being built at both stores to aid social distancing and shield shoppers from the elements during the cold months.

Reusable Bags at Seward Co-op

You may have read in the news that New York state recently implemented a plastic bag ban. This is great news and is a big step toward positive environmental impacts. On the other hand, this has added pressure to an already strained paper bag supply chain, which means Seward Co-op and other retailers may experience…

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Baker’s Field Flour and Bread

The impacts of these everyday investments help to keep growers and producers like Baker’s Field thriving now during this difficult time and in the future.

Preparation Amid Uncertainty

Soon, we will install plywood over the windows and entrances of Seward Co-op buildings to show solidarity with neighboring businesses, to protect the jobs of our staff and to protect our shared community assets.

The Local Cooperative Difference

Supporting producers and farmers that align with co-op values not only delivers high-quality foods to feel good about, but also helps to foster a healthy community.

Día de los Muertos

Learn about some of the traditional customs to celebrate Day of the Dead. Grab a concha available a limited time for the Day of the Dead weekend.

2021 SEED Recipients

The Seward Co-op SEED program is a way in which we reach 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 recipient organization…

Welcome our New Board Members

Congratulations to­­ Vina Kay, Warren King, Kate Seybold, and Claire Purvey Houston! Together with current directors, these co-op owners are responsible for articulating the vision and goals for Seward Co-op that management pursues and achieves. The 2020 election featured a large pool of highly qualified candidates. Thank you to all who ran and all who…