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Apply for Seward Co-op Grant Programs
The SEED grant application period is now closed. The application period for 2025 grants will open on June 1, 2024 and will close on June 30, 2024. 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…
Grant Applications Due June 30
One way that Seward Co-op lives its Ends statement to “sustain a healthy community” is through robust community grant programs. The SEED program is a simple yet powerful community giving program that allows customers to round up their grocery bill for recipient organizations that share our commitment to a healthy community. All funds donated at… Read More →
We’re Hiring! Join Us for a Job Fair Feb. 5
Join us for our first Job Fair of 2019 4-6 p.m. on Feb. 5 at Seward Co-op Creamery Café. This is a great opportunity to meet the hiring managers of our Franklin and Friendship stores and Seward Co-op Creamery Café. It’s also a great time for existing employees to network with people around the organization.… Read More →
Self-Checkout How-To’s
The Franklin renovation involves the introduction of four self-checkouts for customer use, which were designed specifically for the co-op’s needs. As always, Seward Co-op staff will continue to be available at other registers to assist patrons, and a staff member will be present at the self-checkouts as well to offer any help. We’ve also put…
Winter Shelters
Heated shelters are being built at both stores to aid social distancing and shield shoppers from the elements during the cold months.
SEED: Dream of Wild Health
September’s SEED recipient is Dream of Wild Health. Dream of Wild Health is a Native led nonprofit farm that provides leadership programs for Native youth. Dream of Wild Health grows indigenous seeds and foods, and supports Native youth in advocating for a healthy community. It is their mission to “restore health and well-being in the… Read More →
Opportunity to Pledge Support for Black-led Financial Co-op
The Association for Black Economic Power (ABEP) believes the establishment of a credit union on the Northside of Minneapolis is a branch of activism and a means of community protection. Credit unions are essentially cooperative banks: They are owned by community members who use the services rather than by a small group of investors on… Read More →
A Soil Story
Introducing a two-part story from Jim VanDerPol, who owns Pastures A Plenty together with his wife, LeeAnn, and children, Josh and Cindy VanDerPol. Seward Co-op has purchased pork from Jim and his family for 18 years, and our staff is grateful to build our knowledge of soil health thanks to him! Look for part two… Read More →
Plant the Seed for the Future of Organic Farming
Stop by the co-op September 20—October 3 to learn how you can support the Future Organic Farmer Grant Fund. Blue Marble Brands, the company that brings you some of your favorite products like Woodstock Organics, Koyo Ramen and Mediterranean Organics has long supported the importance of organic farming. With their promotion, “Plant the Seed: Eat.… Read More →