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A headshot of Raynardo Williams, the new General Manager of Seward Co-op

Welcome New Seward Community Co-op General Manager Ray Williams

As board president of Seward Community Cooperative, I am thrilled to announce that after a thorough hiring procedure and much consideration, the board of directors has selected a new General Manager, Raynardo Williams. The process for hiring a GM was a new one to Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors and not one we took lightly.…

A black and white collage of three Black figures from or adjacent to the cooperative movement, with text overlay that reads "Black History Month"

Honoring Black History Month 2023

We’re honored to support Black- and African-American-owned businesses across our stores, from food producers to wellness vendors. While Black History Month is a noted time to celebrate inclusively-owned businesses, we are always committed to pursuing a food economy and community rooted in equity, inclusion, and socially and environmentally responsible practices. At Seward Co-op, our Ends…

Seward Co-op 101 (in-person class)

October 17, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Join Seward board members to get the scoop on Seward Co-op! Learn about the history and evolution of co-ops, how Seward came to be and where we’re headed, what it means to be a co-op owner, and how YOU play an important role in helping Seward live its vision to sustain a healthy community. Kate…  Read More

Become an Owner of Seward Co-op

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…

Invest in Our Co-op!

This year marks Seward Community Co-op’s 50th anniversary. We have had a long and wonderful journey. With three locations—Franklin and Friendship stores, and Co-op Creamery production facility and offices—we have grown from our modest start. One of the reasons for our co-op’s growth and vitality is the 22,000 households in the community that own the…