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.
Learn about the Mexican tradition of making and enjoying cascarones- decorated, confetti-filled eggs used for Easter celebrations. Natalia will share stories from their family about the history of the eggs, as well as instruct how to make, decorate, and enjoy them – with a crack over the heads of friends! This is a family-friendly, hands-on event.
Franklin store | $5 / free for kids
February is Black History Month, a time to celebrate the past and present achievements of Black and African American people. It’s a time when we also acknowledge the struggle they have and continue to face in the effort to gain full citizenship, both nominally and in practice. This February, Seward Co-op’s SEED Recipient is the…
The culture and production of food in the United States has been deeply molded by the ideas and innovations of Black people. The first racially integrated café in Minneapolis—Dreamland Café—was founded by Anthony B. Cassius, a refugee from the Tulsa riots, just a block from the Seward Co-op Friendship store; the site is home to…
Join Anthony Taylor, Community Development Lead at the Cultural Wellness Center, at the Friendship store classroom for a breakfast hour to learn about the history of Dreamland on 38th Street, the Cultural Wellness Center, and the surrounding neighborhood. Coffee and baked goods will be provided.
Learn About Lowry Hill Provisions Lowry Hill Provisions produces a variety of salumi and sausage made from locally sourced heritage breed pork. In early 2023, Lowry Hill Provisions opened in the northeast Minneapolis Food Building, taking over the spot from the previous tenants, Red Table Meat Company. Lowry Hill continues Red Table’s tradition of whole…
Sept. 15–Oct. 15 is known by many as Latinx or Hispanic Heritage Month. It began in 1968 as a single week under President Lyndon B. Johnson, and Ronald Reagan increased it to a month in 1988. Its purpose is to celebrate and honor the culture and contributions of those living in the United States whose…
Learn how to make an easy and affordable Italian Sausage chili and get the scoop on Seward Co-op from members of the Board of Directors.
Friendship store | $5/receive a $5 Seward Co-op gift card at class
Kids ages 8-12 and their parent/guardian are invited to join Natalia Mendez to learn about Latinx history and culture while making agua de Jamaica and agua de sandia.
In-person class | Friendship store | $5/free for kids
Here at Seward Co-op, we look forward to gathering to celebrate another year of cooperation, community building, and successes at our Annual Owner Meeting. While the COVID-19 pandemic and an uprising stirred the community, we rose together–virtually—for the last three years, and held each other up through change and upheaval. We emerge now, stronger than…
