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…
On Earth Day, we honor and reflect on our physical environment and recommit to protecting nature. Many sources are quick to point out that big business is responsible for over 70% of greenhouse gas emissions. This alone can be overwhelming, and many argue that the solution is rooted in systematic change. Even if greenhouse gas…
The time has arrived for spring celebrations, grilling, and other outdoor gatherings. Celebrate the season by exploring new cheeses, whether it’s baked into a dish, sampled on a cheese board, or added to a salad. Below are just a few of the tasty cheeses you can find at Seward Co-op’s cheese counters with ideas for…
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…
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