What is Juneteenth? Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. June 19, 1865, is significant because it was the date Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, with news that the U.S. Civil War had ended and the enslaved were free. This event occurred almost two…
We are pleased to announce that we will reopen our prepared food bars at both Franklin and Friendship delis Monday, May 10, with self-serve and pre-packaged offerings. Read more…
Join us on Thursday, June 24 from 6–7:30 p.m. outside of the Franklin and Friendship stores and streaming on Facebook for live DJs, community art-making, and the ceremonial donation of artists’ 2020 murals to Memorialize the Movement. Before the event, you can download our free virtual Abolition Art Kit. This kit has resources and ideas for… Read More →
Amador Hill Farm and Orchard North Branch, MN CSA Type: Vegetables, Herbs, Fruit Drop Locations: Franklin & Friendship stores & more Amador Hill Farm, a program of the Women’s Environmental Institute (WEI), is an organically certified demonstration and education farm on the Amador Hill Farm Campus in North Branch, Minnesota. WEI is an environmental research, renewal, and…
Heated shelters are being built at both stores to aid social distancing and shield shoppers from the elements during the cold months.
Our Franklin and Friendship stores will close early Thursday, Aug. 27 at 6 p.m. We will monitor the situation and update our hours of operation on social media and our website.
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…
The story of cooperation and cooperative economics is not exclusive to European, learn about the legacy of local Black cooperatives.
Meet current board member Migdalia Loyola at the Seward Co-op Friendship store on Sunday, Oct. 20 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Come share what you love about the co-op, your questions about the co-op’s election, as well as your ideas. But most of all, just stop by to share about yourself and get to know a… Read More →
Meet current board member Cassandra Meyer at the Seward Co-op Friendship store on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Come share what you love about the co-op, your questions about the co-op’s election, as well as your ideas. But most of all, just stop by to share about yourself and get to know a… Read More →
