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.…
What is Juneteenth? Juneteenth celebrates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. It’s also known as Jubilee Day, Emancipation Day, and Freedom Day. Although Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation was issued Jan. 1 1863, it was not always enforced, which left many enslaved people in bondage for another two and a half years…
“Trans woman.” “Non-binary.” “Genderfluid.” Different labels for different audiences—and for whether I feel like explaining what the words mean or not. Personally, I’ve been feeling much more aligned with non-binary lately, as the box of societal femininity is stifling and a lot of damn work. I think that’s something to which many people can relate,…
Seward Co-op is proud to be a place where everyone is welcome. This refrain extends from those who work and shop here, to the vendors whose products we stock on the shelves. We feature LGBTQ+ producers year round and are always looking for ways to provide more inclusive services at our stores. Learn about a…
Since 2011, Seward Co-op’s SEED program has raised nearly $2,485,000 for local organizations. Without all of you, this community grant funding would not be possible. To reach $2.5 million in SEED grants, we invite community members to collectively donate $15,000 by our Annual Owner Meeting in October. Learn about the SEED program and how we…
Jajja Wellness was founded in 2016 by Henry Kisitu. Originally from Uganda, Africa, Henry moved to the United States to pursue his education at the University of Minnesota. He brought with him the indigenous wisdom of his Ugandan grandmother, Margaret Luttaaya, an herbal medicine guru who worked as a nurse and knew the principles of…
Wisco Pop has issued a recall of their ginger, grapefruit, cherry, and strawberry sodas that may burst cans due to over-carbonation from wild yeast. There are no reported injuries, and this recall is being done to ensure the safety of consumers. No other Wisco Pop products are affected by this market withdrawal. The following products…
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…
Food for the People Minneapolis, MN CSA Type: Mutual aid The Food for the People program was founded in the spring of 2020, a month before the murder of George Floyd and the subsequent uprising. The program was founded as a collaboration between grassroots based, radical food movement: Divine Natural Ancestry and local, immigrant farmer-owned…
