Sustainable Partnerships Community partnerships are key to reaching our sustainability goals at the co-op. We value the many local organizations addressing environmental and food insecurity issues, such as Adopt A Drain, Groveland Food Shelf, Peace House, Herbivorous Acres, and more. With their help, we’re able to divert waste from our waterways and edible food from…
Sanctuary Covenant’s Good in the Hood Program is addressing the hunger crisis in North Minneapolis through the bi-monthly distribution of free food to families in need. Feeding those in need within our community is a goal of Twin Cities Co-op Partners, and we’re proud to help Sanctuary Covenant’s mission. Help them raise funds this month… Read More →
Rounding up at the register with our Change Matters* program is an easy way to make donations. During the month of November all register donations will go to support Open Arms of Minnesota. Open Arms grows, cooks and delivers free, nutritious meals to people living with life-threatening illnesses and their families in the Twin Cities. They… Read More →
OVER 10 SMART WAYS TO SAVE! When you spend your grocery dollars at the co-op, you’re supporting hundreds of local farmers and vendors and countless community organizations. You’re making a commitment to organic agriculture, a sustainable future and a healthier community. With these money-saving tips, you can continue to shop your values while keeping a…
Rounding up at the register with our Change Matters* program is an easy way to make donations. During the month of November all register donations will go to support Open Arms of Minnesota. Open Arms of Minnesota is a nonprofit that grows, cooks and delivers free, nutritious meals to people living with life-threatening illnesses in the Twin… Read More →
Rounding up at the register with our Change Matters* program is an easy way to make donations. During the month of September all register donations will go to support Pajama Pride. Pajama Pride is a grassroots, all volunteer organization that provides hand crafted bags filled with new pajamas and personal care items for women and children who arrive…
Rounding up at the register with our Change Matters* program is an easy way to make donations. During the month of August all register donations will go to support The Sheridan Story. The Sheridan Story provides weekend food bags for school children who receive free and reduced meals during the week. They deliver 4-5 pound bags of… Read More →
Rounding up at the register with our Change Matters* program is an easy way to make donations. During the month of May all register donations will go to support Midwest Food Connection. Midwest Food Connection (MFC) brings educational adventures in food, cooking, and gardening to children and their families through in-classroom lessons and experiences, school gardens… Read More →
For sisters Kylene (Ky) and Mel Guse, fermentation isn’t a fad, it’s just a fact of everyday life. “We’ve always been people who eat bread and cheese and chocolate, drink coffee, wine and beer,” says Ky. “All of these are products of fermentation, so it’s funny to us to see it having a bit of… Read More →
In all its long history, the school lunch has never really been known for culinary excellence. Tater tot casserole, mystery meat, cold canned fruit-these are the commonly conjured images of our country’s cafeterias. But to be fair, the National School Lunch Program, which provides free or reduced-price lunches to 31 million kids every day, has… Read More →
