Kwanzaa is an African American and pan-African holiday created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga. This year, it begins on Tuesday, December 26, and ends on Monday, January 1. Different from other holidays throughout the winter season, it is not a religious holiday. It’s a cultural one that allows many from all religious backgrounds to…
Thank you to all who visited the Franklin store during our remodel celebration on Dec. 9! We had a great time showing off the store updates and hosting Community Foods demos with Sweet Science ice cream, Quebracho empanadas, Baba’s hummus, and Homestead Honey. Members from the board of directors stopped by to offer hot cider,…
Season’s greetings means seasonal eating, and Seward Co-op has plenty of options in our Cheese department. Whether you’re baking a brie, making cheesy hors d’oeuvres, or a bountiful board full of local meats and cheeses, we’ve got what you need. Check out a few of our seasonal samplings and find your new favorite cheese below.
Seward Co-op is not only a prime destination for your winter holiday food shopping—it’s also a great spot to get gifts for loved ones! Check out these great items for the people on your list. Not sure what to get? Let them decide with a Seward Co-op gift card, available at the register. Item availability…
Learn About Inesscents Inesscents began in 2000 when founder Amber Ashley started practicing and refining the processes of making small-batch, intentionally crafted topical skin care products. Inspired by the aromatic oils and indigenous plant knowledge she encountered during travels to North Africa and Southeast Asia, Amber sought to prioritize integrity-based sourcing, product effectiveness, and connecting…
Find the perfect edible centerpiece to gather around this winter. Seward Co-op is proud to work with many small-scale, sustainable, and local producers for our meat and seafood selections. Celebrate the upcoming holiday season with high-quality, flavorful, and responsibly sourced products for your table.
After many months of extensive renovation work, the Franklin store remodel is wrapping up. We want to extend our biggest thanks to all the staff and contractors who made it happen. Seward Co-op staff have been diligent, patient, and adaptable through the entire process, and we’re both grateful and excited to have a new and…
At Seward Co-op, staff often grow into new departments or roles that further suit their interests and skill sets. We encourage a community that recognizes and celebrates talents and experience, and we provide opportunities for staff to have career trajectories that fit their passions and capabilities. For Jael Solis Navarro (she/her), Seward Co-op has offered…
52nd Annual Owner Meeting: Reconnecting in Community Thank you to all who joined us for the return of the in-person Annual Owner Meeting on Oct. 24, 2023. For the first time in three years, we gathered to share the results of the board of directors’ election and for the announcement of all grant recipients for…
The Seward Co-op SEED program is a way in which we reach our Ends. 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. All funds donated at the register are given directly to the recipient organization…
