Hmong American Farmers Association provides collective farm business development, education and advocacy for Hmong American farmers. PRODUCT PARTNER: Seven Sundays is donating $1 per product sold during the month of March. *Our Change Matters program provides shoppers an opportunity to help local community-enrichment organizations by making small-change donations, which accumulate into a meaningful contribution for the recipient.… Read More →
FOR 19 YEARS OF LEADERSHIP AT CPW! Tom arrived at the warehouse in 2003, already having spent the first 25 years of his career at various Twin Cities produce companies. With his eye towards making CPW a more efficient and profitable business, Tom decided that if there was anything we could do in-house, we would.… Read More →
This is the second feature of a three-part series in partnership with Green Card Voices that uplifts the voices of immigrants working in local food in the Twin Cities area. Originally from Argentina, Belén moved to Minneapolis in 2012 after meeting her husband in Colorado. She comes from the Argentine Pampas where her family had… Read More →
A personal narrative from a Minneapolis Immigrant Luis Angel Santos Henriquez I was born in San Salvador, El Salvador. Since I was a child, I faced many challenges with my family and society. I was bullied because of the way I expressed myself and my sexual orientation. At home, I not only experienced rejection but… Read More →
Moving to the United States of America When my family found out that we were going to the United States of America, there was an organization called IOM that posted the people that were approved and were going on their wall. We used to go to the wall often to see if we were posted. One day, one of my… Read More →
By Uli Koester, Executive Director of Midwest Food Connection A recent Washington Post headline* shouted: “Kids are terrified, anxious and depressed about climate change.” The article discusses deep concerns many youth have about the world’s future, and what they can do about it. At the Midwest Food Connection (MFC), we have one simple but powerful… Read More →
You asked, we listened! We’ve improved our owner benefits to give you more reasons to celebrate the co-op community you love. Every time you shop, you help support our thriving, local and organic food system. Starting July 1, all co-op owners will receive: 1% Back on All Purchases The more you support your local community,… Read More →
During this time of year, we’re always thinking up creative ways to enjoy our fresh spring favorites. Our latest idea: put them on local bagels! Here are some seasonal recipes that celebrate local food and the coming of spring. With sweet and savory options, bagels are no longer just for breakfast. HOW IT WORKS Find…
*As of summer 2020, we are no longer participating in Terracycle. What do empty chip bags and used toothbrushes have in common? Well, they are both destined for the trash when we are done with them. But here at the Wedge they have a different future in common thanks to TerraCycle. In 2016, Wedge shoppers… Read More →
Yogi – Organic Echinacea Immune Tea 16ct April 19, 2024 Yogi Organic Echinacea Immune Tea 16ct UPC 0-76950-45010-3 Yogi is issuing a voluntary recall of the Organic Echinacea Immune Tea 16ct due to a raw material sample of Echinacea that tested above the acceptable limit for multiple pesticides. While there is no health or safety…
