Our 2019 SEED grant recipients, including those chosen by the Community Choice public vote, were announced at the Annual Owner Meeting on Oct. 30. We’re proud that selection for our 12 yearly SEED recipients is led entirely by co-op staff, with a majority of cashiers serving on the committee. This year, the staff committee selected… Read More →
Marianne Baum Artist I believe in the power of – and need for – cooperatives. Humanity’s best traits are found in our moments of collective action and interdependence, and in how we confront challenges. Our humanity will be continuously tested for the foreseeable future, and Seward Co-op is positioned to demonstrate for another 50+ years…
Learn About Jinx Tea Minneapolis-based Jinx Tea began as a beverage truck business and by 2019 had opened a permanent tea bar in Linden Hills. They combine cooperatively and family-grown Chinese teas imported through local vendor Verdant Tea with flavors from spices, herbs, flowers, and more. Jinx Tea co-founder Jennifer Wills was inspired to develop…
Learn About Botanical Lucidity A lifelong lover of tea, herbal medicines, and holistic supplements, Kayla Emmons started Botanical Lucidity in 2019 by making tea concentrates in her own kitchen in the Twin Cities. Though the initial results of her elixir experimentation were bitter and sour, Kayla eventually found a method to produce highly drinkable supplements…
This May, we’re celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. First proposed by Jeanie Jew, whose great grandfather was a Chinese immigrant and helped to build the transcontinental railroad, AANHPI month was introduced as legislation by Representative Frank Horton and first honored in May 1979. May marks the arrival of the first…
At Seward Co-op, we are grateful to be a place where people feel empowered to explore their professional and personal growth. There are so many talented staff members that make our stores run smoothly each day. Compassionate, welcoming staff like new Community Engagement Specialist Lizzie Voravong (she/her) add positivity to Seward Co-op and make our…
Yawelyahsi·yó· Farm Marine On St. Croix, MN CSA Type: Vegetables, Mutual aid option Drop Locations: Friendship store and more Mallory and Lucas are two young farmers who met in 2019 while working at Dream of Wild Health. Yawelyahsi·yó· is a word in Lucas’ native language of Oneida that basically means “good heart”. There are over…
Seward Co-op’s CSA Fair brings together farmers and consumers. There, not only can consumers purchase a share directly from a farmer, but we also connect with farmers to learn about their triumphs and struggles in the fields. Through past fairs, we have literally amplified local farmers’ voices by passing them the mic to reflect on…
As a cooperative with two grocery stores, Seward Co-op plays an essential role in the community. COVID-19 guidelines like social distancing and wearing masks have become a part of everyday life. We have maintained our ability to keep the doors open and provide goods and nourishing foods throughout these challenging times in large part because…
Meet Yia Vang of Union Hmong Kitchen In our most recent issue of Sprout!, we featured local chefs and their tips to enhance your summer grilling experiences. We’re back again with another feature of talented Chef Yia Vang, who some may recall as a speaker at Seward Co-op’s 2019 Annual Owner Meeting. Yia worked at…
