Enjoy Life Foods has issued a voluntary recall of a limited number of bakery items due to the potential presence of small plastic pieces that were incorporated into the production process. This recall is not related to an allergen. Although Seward Co-op does not currently have any affected product that matches the use-by dates or…
After a long and dreary spring, many of us are excited to get outside and enjoy the sunshine. Live in the spirit of Seward Co-op’s Ends Statement—positive environmental impacts—by leaving outdoor areas better than you found them. There’s no better time than now to pack up some goodies for a picnic, camping, a bike adventure,…
Warm summer months are our cue to fire up the grill. The pandemic illuminated harsh working conditions that too many workers face in the conventional meat processing and packing industry. In response, co-op shoppers can support Community Foods producers like Kadejan and Blooming Prairie, while also trying new and emerging ones like Tree Range Farm.…
What is Juneteenth? Juneteenth celebrates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. It’s also known as Jubilee Day, Emancipation Day, and Freedom Day. Although Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation was issued Jan. 1 1863, it was not always enforced, which left many enslaved people in bondage for another two and a half years…
“Trans woman.” “Non-binary.” “Genderfluid.” Different labels for different audiences—and for whether I feel like explaining what the words mean or not. Personally, I’ve been feeling much more aligned with non-binary lately, as the box of societal femininity is stifling and a lot of damn work. I think that’s something to which many people can relate,…
Since 2011, Seward Co-op’s SEED program has raised nearly $2,485,000 for local organizations. Without all of you, this community grant funding would not be possible. To reach $2.5 million in SEED grants, we invite community members to collectively donate $15,000 by our Annual Owner Meeting in October. Learn about the SEED program and how we…
