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.
For many, January brings opportunities for resets in our habits. Whether we’re committing to eating less meat throughout the week or increasing our gym frequency, many of us are considering ways to be kinder to our minds and bodies at the beginning of the new year. Many people kick off the new year by participating…
Make a simple bird feeder with a scavenged pinecone and bird-friendly items from the Bulk department. You’ll need: 1 large pinecone 3-4 tbsp non-salted natural peanut butter Non-salted, unroasted peanuts, crushed into small pieces Dried cranberries String Using a butter knife, coat the pinecone with peanut butter. Sprinkle with peanuts and cranberries. Tie a long…
I couldn’t tell you the first time I had a cup of tea. My parents never drank it, no one in my family ever drank it, and yet it’s as if I have always been drinking tea. I hardly go a day without it. Tea is like a warm hug from a friend, a beautiful…
One of the most exciting departments at Seward Co-op is the Deli, especially for the constantly rotating hot bar and the colorful and fresh salad bar. New and featured recipes are always great news, but what about a different way to take your food with you while reducing waste? On your next visit to Seward…
Learn About Jakeeno’s On December 26, 1975, Jack and Carol Keegan opened Jakeeno’s Pizza and Pasta on the corner of 36th and Chicago in South Minneapolis. For the Keegan family, serving the neighborhood with quality Italian food at a fair price was always the focus, and continued to be after daughters Patty and Amy Keegan…
Get crafty with this easy activity to make winter decorations using simple ingredients. With a combination of flour, salt, and water, make a dough and cut seasonal shapes that you can bake, paint, and hang around your home.
Say hello to the new Co+op Deals app! The great deals you love in the sales flyer are now available to view through an app on your smartphone. Browse deals on the go, find information about Seward Co-op (or nearby food co-ops when you’re traveling!) and never miss sales on your favorite items. Download the…
