Join us online Tuesday, Oct. 25 from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. for a virtual presentation of Seward Co-op’s 51st Annual Owner Meeting. Help us celebrate the power of cooperation and community as we conclude a memorable year of honoring our 50th anniversary! Gather for one last toast to our 50th anniversary year as we debut… Read More →
Cooperatives are community-owned businesses. In the past 50 years, Seward Co-op has grown into a business with two grocery stores and a production facility serving over 23,000+ member-owners. We strive to be a place where everyone is welcome. Perhaps you are an occasional shopper who stops at the co-op for a specialty cut of meat…
Warm summer months are our cue to fire up the grill. The pandemic illuminated harsh working conditions that too many workers face in the conventional meat processing and packing industry. In response, co-op shoppers can support Community Foods producers like Kadejan and Blooming Prairie, while also trying new and emerging ones like Tree Range Farm.…
Learn About Nips and Nacks Nips and Nacks was founded by Emi Sogabe as a fun, creative way to mix gardening, crafting, and love for animals. They wanted to make high-quality, locally made pet toys using sustainable practices. Emi began selling their homemade pet toys at a local farmers market and eventually graduated to selling…
It was a blustery day on April 23 for the return of our in-person CSA Fair at the Creamery building. Nearly 30 local farmers showed up to visit with community members about CSAs and to share the importance of working together to build a strong local food economy. There were raffles, samples, snacks, a lot…
March is Women’s History Month. We are proud to stock our shelves year-round with many women-owned businesses that often qualify for our Community Foods program. Learn more about a few of them below, then check out more Community Foods producers here.
Sustain Black-Owned Businesses at Seward Co-op Celebrate Black and African-American-owned businesses year-round! We are honored to stock our stores with a multitude of food and personal care products that sustain inclusively-owned businesses. Our Ends Statement is rooted in equitable economic relationships, positive environmental impacts, and inclusive, socially responsible practices. Although we know that alone we…
Seward Co-op opened its doors on a dreary winter day in 1972, during a time when food prices were sky-rocketing, faith in government was at a low point, and civil rights issues were at the forefront of evolving social movements. The world seemed increasingly fragile, alienating, and volatile, and people responded by participating in grassroots…
For nearly 50 years at Seward Co-op, we have taken great pride in being a reputable source for high-quality, ethically sourced food, and other household goods. We look forward to supporting safe family and community gatherings again as we celebrate the season. Pressure on the global supply chain has been constant throughout the pandemic. Retailers…
Learn About Fair Anita Fair Anita collaborates with over 8,000 talented artisan partners and brilliant women to create jewelry, accessories, and gifts. Each artisan cooperative – across four continents and nine countries – specializes in different techniques and materials. All products are made by hand from materials sourced in local communities, making each Fair Anita…
