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…
Composting & Recycling As stewards of this planet, we owe the Earth and future generations mindful consumption and careful usage of our resources. While a low-waste lifestyle is always a work in progress, and we do our best to limit food waste and reduce consumption of plastics, we aren’t perfect. This is where composting and…
Food Waste Prevention April is Earth Month, and in honor of our commitment to environmental responsibility, we’ll be exploring a new topic related to environmental sustainability every week this month. To begin, we’re digging into Food Waste Prevention Week! Wedge Co-ops is demonstrating our commitment to working toward changing the culture on food waste as an…
NEW at the Co-op Lovebird Foods is a local, organic, grain free, gluten free and refined sugar-free company making cereal with prebiotic fiber, and ingredients like cassava, sea salt, coconut oil, honey and spices. 20% of all Lovebird’s profits are given to nonprofits in support of charitable programming and research in the fight against pediatric…
Neighborhood Roots brings neighbors together to buy, eat and learn about local food to promote vibrant community and affect important changes in food and agriculture policy. Maazah Chutney is donating $1 per item sold in March to Neighborhood Roots through our Change Matters program!
Feeling overwhelmed by the ups and downs of the economy lately? You’re not alone. Whether it’s the rising cost of groceries or the constant chatter about economic performance, many of us are caught in a whirlwind of uncertainty. But there’s power in community, and together, we can make a difference. Recent research sheds light on…
Chef Lachelle Cunningham Chef Lachelle Cunningham has been a dynamic staple in the Twin Cities’ food scene since 2012 and is known and beloved for her global-inspired comfort food. Lachelle launched Chelles’ Kitchen in 2012 and became founding Executive Chef of Breaking Bread Cafe in 2015, where she received recognition for her food creativity. Chef…
Browsing the Bulk sections is a foundational part of the food co-op experience. Cooperative grocery was born of bulk grains, beans, nuts, and snacks, after all! While we always stay connected to our roots at the Wedge, there is no denying that our bulk selection has evolved greatly since the mid 1970s. As you shop…
