Voting opened Tuesday, Oct. 2, for the annual Seward Co-op Board of Directors election. This year, there are three at-large seats up for election, each with three-year terms. There is one designated employee director seat open for a two-year term. Co-op owners elect the board of directors—one vote per owner. Help maintain our healthy co-op…  Read More →

Join us for a meal designed by Creamery Café executive chef Matt Kappra and made with produce from our October SEED grant recipient, the Hmong American Farmers Association, on Oct. 23, 6-8 p.m., at Seward Co-op Creamery Café. SEED donations will be accepted at the dinner. Three-course dinner: $40Kombucha pairing: additional $9Beer, wine and other…  Read More →

This aromatic cabbage, sauerkraut, sausage stew hails from central Europe and is Poland’s national dish. It brings together some of our favorite seasonal items that also happen to be on sale at Seward Co-op through Oct. 16. Seward-made Nürnberger sausage is $2 off per pound for everyone and organic gala apples from Hoch Orchard in…  Read More →

This soup features the ingredients of a Three Sisters Garden, a Native American tradition of growing corn, beans and squash together. Cooked together they make a great soup that is popular with vegetarians and vegans. Three Sisters Soup is a soothing first course for a holiday meal or an everyday comfort food using the gorgeous…  Read More →

It feels like fall, which means our new seasonal sausage is right on schedule. We craft our Seward-made sausage in our production facility at Seward Co-op Creamery Café with fresh ingredients. Both are made with chicken from Kadejan in Glenwood, Minnesota. Chicken Wild Rice and BlueberriesChicken Wild Rice and Blueberries is full of fresh herbs.…  Read More →

Why did the board vote to remove one of its members? The board voted to remove director Filiberto Nolasco Gomez for cause, under Section 5(b) of the co-op’s bylaws. Filiberto received the 10-day notice of the proposed removal and had the opportunity to be heard at the August 28, 2018 board meeting, pursuant to the…  Read More →

Seward Community Co-op encourages shoppers to donate to MAD DADS, our August SEED recipient, by rounding up at the register at co-op stores and Seward Co-op Creamery Cafe throughout the month. Co-op staff have selected SEED recipients from a group of applicants each year since the program began in 2011. All funds donated at the…  Read More →

As co-op shoppers, we are presented with a multitude of choices in the grocery store—we have choices around fresh or frozen, we have dietary choices, sourcing choices and choices around ready-made or raw ingredients. What I learned participating in Hennepin County’s Zero Waste Challenge is that as we choose which products are best for our…  Read More →

We love Farm Bill season—everyone is buzzing about a few of our favorite topics: farmers, organic food and access to healthy, nutritious food for everyone. It’s also a fertile opportunity to roll up our sleeves and dig into democracy by contacting our elected officials. Weeding through this densely packed legislation is no small feat (for…  Read More →

Seward Community Co-op is accepting donations as part of Alaffia’s Eyeglasses Drive now through July 31. The glasses can be dropped at the Wellness or Customer Service desks at either co-op store. Find the donation boxes or ask a staff member. Alaffia’s Empowerment Projects aim to address vital areas for the self-empowerment of the people…  Read More →