Black history month virtual dinner series This class series is collaboratively presented by Eastside Food Co-op, Mississippi Market Food Co-op, Seward Community Co-op, and Wedge and Linden Hills Co-op as a way to examine and connect our cooperative values with food, equity, and social justice. 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Virtual classes – please RSVP…
Muralist Profile: Reggie LeFlore The new mural at the Wedge Co-op was painted by talented Twin Cities muralist, Reggie LeFlore. We sat down with Reggie to learn more about him and his recent works. How long have you been painting murals in the Twin Cities? I’ve been painting murals and taking part in public art… Read More →
A Q&A with John Peterson, Farmer & General Manager of Ferndale Market Tell us a little bit about Ferndale Market and your history. Our farm was started in 1939 by my grandfather, Dale Peterson. Shortly after he started the farm, he met my grandmother, Fern, so we’re proud that all our turkey products still carry… Read More →
The Wedge Co-op The Wedge started in a backyard meeting just a few blocks from the current location of our Lyndale store. In 1974, a small group of community members decided it was time to have access to affordable, organic, whole foods without having to drive or take a bus for miles out of the…
We are excited to present a cooking and lecture class series highlighting the food, traditions, and cultures of the Twin Cities’ Asian American and Pacific Islander community. Community instructors Jess Toliver, Koshiki Smith, and Kimiko Molasky will generously share their expertise on the traditions and history of ingredients and recipes from the AAPI community in…
We’re thrilled to be partnering with Rose Street Patisserie/Patisserie 46 to offer their delicious breads and decadent desserts at our stores. Co-owner John Kraus leads a team of incredibly skilled bakers (including some former Wedge Table commissary employees!) to create world-class breads, pastries, and desserts in their bakery every day. We recently met with John… Read More →
We envision a food system that keeps all families fed with nutritious foods, one where all farmers are paid fairly, and food is grown in a way that nourishes the soil rather than depletes it. Our fair trade partners are carrying out this vision through relationships with small-scale farmers, distributors, and retailers across the globe.… Read More →
This year was marked by the pandemic and a collective demand for racial justice. Faced with these pivotal moments in our community’s history, we pivoted as an organization to meet the increased community need, deepen our investment in our staff, and begin our journey to being an actively antiracist organization. This work continues as we… Read More →
MEET MICHAEL HODGES, DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION MANAGER, TWIN CITIES CO-OP PARTNERS THIS IS A NEW POSITION AT TCCP, TELL US ABOUT WHAT YOU’LL BE WORKING ON. My role is multifaceted, but the main goal for me in this position is to help foster and maintain an environment and culture within TCCP and the community… Read More →
A Q&A with Martine Smaller, Executive Director of Northside Residents Redevelopment Council The Northside Residents Redevelopment Council (NRRC) is our Change Matters partner for April. We recently talked with Executive Director Martine Smaller about the history of NRRC and their recent renovation of a 100-year-old house for their headquarters and creation of a Demonstration Site… Read More →
