With 55% of staff residing within 1.5 miles of our stores, Seward Co-op is proud to be a workplace run by the community, for the community. One such employee is Nick L. (he/him) who works in receiving, a crucial part of the day-to-day operations at our food co-op. When Nick moved into an apartment near…
For Muslim community members, Ramadan marks a holy month of community, prayer, fasting, and nightly feasts. The Islamic calendar follows the lunar cycle of 364 or 365 days per year, so Ramadan begins in the ninth month of the calendar on a different day each year. In 2026, Ramadan is expected to begin at dusk…
February is Black History Month, a time to honor, celebrate, and recognize the contributions of Black and African American people nationally and within our communities. At Seward Co-op, we strive to celebrate Black history, past and present, year-round. This Black History Month, we want to highlight the legacy of African diasporic foodways within American food…
Dear Seward Co-op Community, We are in the midst of another week of grieving. Another week of exhaustion, anger, and fear. We grieve for Alex Pretti and Renée Good, and we grieve for all families who are impacted by the ongoing campaign of brutality in our communities. What’s keeping us going right now is being…
When it’s freezing outside, you can turn simple bubbles into sparkly snow globes in the air. If it’s cold enough, the soap mixture traps water vapor as it freezes into delicate ice patterns before the bubble pops!
Join John Hanson for an evening of learning the art of soapmaking!
The biting chill of winter can, at times, make even the heartiest of us turn into grouches when we’re feeling stuck indoors and under stimulated. This year, lean into the seasonal slowdown as an opportunity to play in the kitchen. Let bubbling stews heat up your home and fill it with inviting aromas. Try that…
About Tortilleria Zepeda Tortilleria Zepeda was founded in 2019 when owner Julian Zepeda moved from Mexico to Wisconsin and found himself missing the tortillas of his childhood. Searching for a familiar flavor, he asked his abuela to teach him nixtamalization, an ancient, 3,500-year-old technique used by precolonial Indigenous nations that transforms corn into a more…
The new year often comes with pressure to reinvent ourselves overnight with new routines, rules, and expectations. But what if we focused on sustaining existing healthy habits? At Seward Co-op, we are welcoming 2026 with the same you: nourished, supported, and ready to take on a new year.
Meetings of Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors are open to any co-op owner. The next monthly board meeting is virtual and will be held Tuesday, September 29. To indicate your… Read More →
