In 2009, Seward Co-op began offering plastic bag recycling to our shoppers and owners. In 2010, we stopped offering plastic grocery bags at the checkout lanes. These changes were motivated by our Ends Statement to champion “positive environmental impacts.” Nearly two-thirds of the plastic film Seward Co-op collects is brought to the stores by our…  Read More →

Seward Co-op’s 2016 Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA) Fair on Saturday, April 16, was once again a huge success, both for farmers and attendees. For the second year in a row, it was a sunny, temperate spring day for the event, which showcased more than 30 area CSA farms. For those interested in exploring CSA available in…  Read More →

Thank you, co-op shoppers! Last year, you “rounded up” more than $235,745 to benefit SEED recipients. These SEED organizations share the co-op’s commitment to a healthy community and/or support our P6 focus on local, cooperatively owned/nonprofit, and small-scale farmers/producers. If you are a Seward Co-op owner and would like to receive a letter stating your…  Read More →

For more than 40 years, Seward Co-op has been committed to giving back to our community. In 2011, we introduced SEED, a new way for customers to participate in this commitment. This simple yet powerful community giving program allows customers to “round-up” their grocery bill for recipient organizations that share our commitment to a healthy…  Read More →

Seward Community Co-op launched the Seward Community Fund (SCF) in 2005. The establishment of the SCF embodies our co-op’s commitment to grow not just as a business, but also as a community resource for organizations whose work aligns with our vision for a healthy community. SCF grants are awarded annually in amounts up to $5,000…  Read More →

Seward Co-op’s 2015 board of directors election culminated at the annual meeting on Oct. 6. The board of directors governs the entire co-op — Franklin store, Friendship store, Creamery Café — and is comprised of nine co-op owners. Through a democratic election, four seats were filled this year. Full results are available here. Congratulations to…  Read More →

Are you planning on running for the Board of Directors at Seward Co-op? All candidates are required to attend one orientation meeting and one board meeting to be eligible to run in the election. Orientation meetings are Wednesday, July 22 at 6 p.m. and Saturday, July 25 at 10 a.m. in the Seward Co-op Creamery…  Read More →

Meet the local producers who bring us fruits, veggies, flowers, and meat throughout the local season by visiting their farms on the 2015 Eat Local Farm Tour! Take the kids, meet friends along the way, or bike to local urban farms near you on Saturday, July 18. The 2015 Farm Guide booklets are available here…  Read More →

Significant progress has occurred over the past couple of months, and we’re excited to share these updates with you. Friendship Store Friendship Store is taking shape! We are now five months into what we estimate to be a 12-month construction schedule. After a delay earlier in the winter due to utility relocations, we have seen…  Read More →

Uh oh… did you leave your Valentine’s Day gift buying to the last minute? Don’t worry, that’s not a problem at Seward Co-op. Plan to pop in to the co-op on Saturday, Feb. 14, for gift-ideas, treat tastings, and complimentary Valentine’s bouquet wrapping. Sweetheart Sampler Schedule 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Evan Healy will be in the…  Read More →