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Kameron Lindsey Environmental Technician/Equity Advocate Seward Co-op is very important to me and I believe in the principles behind the Ends Statement. Having struggled in recent years with my own health, I realize the importance of food as medicine and rely on Seward as a place I feel welcomed, supported, and can find healthy food.…

As a cooperative, we exist to meet the needs of our community with two full-service grocery stores and a café. We strive to offer products requested by co-op owners and other community members. We prioritize: Products that meet unique needs in our community (such as WIC-allowed foods, international cuisines, gluten free, halal, vegan, etc.); Organic…

Sally is a believer in the cooperative model, and is interested in the success of food co-ops with regard to the historical development and maintenance of cooperatives that were initially created to be in service of communities in sustainable and equitable ways. Sally is passionate about supporting Seward Co-op in responding to the current social,…

Cassandra Meyer Engineer A lifelong frequenter of Minneapolis co-ops, I’m a regular shopper at the Franklin store. I support our co-op over alternatives because of Seward’s Ends Statement and the social and environmental values the co-op promotes. I’m grateful for my years serving on the board. I’d love to continue for another term. As an…

Jill Krueger is an attorney with the Network for Public Health Law, and has a background in agricultural law. She often works at the intersection of farm policy, healthy eating, and sustainability. Jill first set foot in a food co-op during college, and likes to seek out co-ops when she travels. Serving on Seward Co-op’s…

Community Foods is a Seward Co-op labeling program featuring producers that best align with our cooperative values and mission to sustain a healthy community. Community Foods purchases are important, everyday investments in a sustainable and equitable food system. Look for Community Foods logos around our stores to support Community Foods producers. Learn About the Makers With…

One way Seward Co-op lives its Ends Statement to “sustain a healthy community” is through robust community grants. The SEED program is a simple yet powerful community giving opportunity that allows customers to “round-up” their grocery bill for recipient organizations that share our commitment to a healthy community. Each year, a staff led committee selects…