March is Women’s History Month, and at Seward Co-op, we’re honoring the women who have played a significant role in the development of the co-op through their leadership, innovation, and spirit. Read about Annie Young, Gail Graham, and Rose Williams here and here. We would also like to take time to recognize the many women-led…
Football season gives us great reasons to gather with friends, and with the big game coming up, Seward Co-op has options to satisfy. Cook up easy handheld snacks made with items from Community Foods producers that are small-scale, local, inclusive, cooperative, and/or sustainable to have a party that supports community while enjoying the game. Visit…
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…
Winter gatherings are the perfect time to celebrate with a beautiful centerpiece at the dinner table. Seward Co-op has all of the classics like turkey, ham, brisket, and surf and turf options, many of which are local, small-scale, or sustainably sourced. For those looking for a little variety, or to try something new this holiday…
In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to let self-care rituals slip through the cracks. Over the last two years, as a community and on a global scale, we’ve weathered so much. Self-preservation before the cold, dark months of the year set in is just as important as preserving our excess food. Tend to your body…
One of the benefits of shopping at Seward Co-op is trying new varieties of produce not available at other grocery stores. Make Seward Co-op your one-stop shop for the season’s best squash! We’ll have many of the familiar, traditional winter squash like butternut, acorn, and spaghetti, and invite you to expand your squash palate to…
We were honored to partner again this year with the Indigenous Food Network and local members of Indigenous-led organizations Dream of Wild Health, Division of Indian Work, Gatherings Café, and American Indian Family Center as they shared their knowledge through a series of cooking and lecture workshops. These classes focused on different recipes using traditional…
Learn about Twin Organics Founded in 2014 by brothers Andrew and Jacob Helling, Twin Organics supplies co-ops and restaurants throughout the Twin Cities with certified organic vegetables. Located near Northfield, Minn., together they tend to 120 acres of farmland with a focus on sustainable vegetable production in greenhouses and the fields. Support Small-scale, Sustainable, Local…
After a long and dreary spring, many of us are excited to get outside and enjoy the sunshine. Live in the spirit of Seward Co-op’s Ends Statement—positive environmental impacts—by leaving outdoor areas better than you found them. There’s no better time than now to pack up some goodies for a picnic, camping, a bike adventure,…
Warm summer months are our cue to fire up the grill. The pandemic illuminated harsh working conditions that too many workers face in the conventional meat processing and packing industry. In response, co-op shoppers can support Community Foods producers like Kadejan and Blooming Prairie, while also trying new and emerging ones like Tree Range Farm.…
