As we reflect on fiscal year 2019, Seward Co-op has a lot to celebrate as an organization and community of owners. Below are some highlights from our 2019 Scorecard. More details on how Seward Co-op has met our Ends Statement can be found in the 2019 Scorecard. Equitable, Economic Relationships Since the collective bargaining agreement…
Halloween time calls for fun! This year, shop your values without sacrificing the fun. At Seward Co-op we have supplies and tasty treats to help you get ready for Halloween! Whip up some easy fun with our suggested recipes, Community Foods products, and Seward-made treats that are sure to satisfy.
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…
Seward Co-op opened in 1972, and most of the store offerings were bulk! Decades later, providing bulk options remains a pillar of our store. Reuse containers and pick up only the amount you need for your recipe, cutting costs and food waste by shopping Bulk. Our Bulk section includes baking products, snacks, nuts, and granola–as…
It’s always a great time to get together and gather over great food! Our deli makes it easy with cooperatively handcrafted on-the-go meals, desserts, and a full-service drink bar. All items are made right here at Seward Co-op with ingredients you can trust. Whether you’re celebrating or just love when someone else does the cooking,…
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has proposed a rule for nationwide labeling on genetically engineered foods — but we need something better. Public comments, from food eaters like you, will be extremely important. Comments were due to the USDA by July 3, 2018. We’ve been telling the USDA to: Use common, well-established labeling terms.… Read More →
Seward Co-op opened in 1972 on the corner of 22nd and Franklin avenues. In the beginning, the co-op was run by a core group of volunteers and had a modest selection of products with a heavy emphasis on bulk goods. Today, we have an abundant selection of bulk foods and wellness products to inspire both… Read More →
Only 23 percent of children in West Africa who enter primary school actually finish 6th grade. The main reasons are lack of basic supplies and transportation. Since Alaffia built their first school in 2011, they have built 10 schools and donated school supplies to more than 20,000 students in Togo. Through Sept. 30, co-op owners… Read More →
The co-op welcomes LaDonna Sanders-Redmond as the Education and Outreach Coordinator for the Friendship site. LaDonna comes to the co-op with a wealth of experience in building fair food systems and food access for communities. She staffed the food and justice program at the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy, and she was a 2003… Read More →
