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Woman-owned Brands!

At the co-op, we prioritize partnerships with vendors that align with our values and reflect our diverse community. These partnerships boost our local economy, support small businesses, and provide unique and delicious products for our customers. This March, we’re shining a light on the woman-owned businesses we support at the co-op. Check out this extensive…  Read More

March Round Up: Hmong American Farmers Association

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

February Round Up: Du Nord Community Market

Du Nord Community Market provides free healthy foods and supplies for neighbors in need, through online ordering and curbside pick-up. Product Partners Ferndale Market is donating 5% of total sales during February. *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…  Read More

January Round Up: Big River Farms

Big River Farms (BRF) offers land-based education in organic agriculture for farmers who have historically been underrepresented in farm ownership—including BIPOC, women, and New American farmers. BRF provides farmers with mentorship, guidance, and market opportunities as they manage their own plots of land on an 150-acre incubator farm near Marine on St. Croix, MN. Product…  Read More

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December Round Up: People Serving People

People Serving People is the largest family shelter in Minnesota, providing shelter to over 1300 family members a year in downtown Minneapolis. They provide childcare, education and financial and employment resources to families staying at their shelter. Help them raise funds this month by offering to round up at the register. Just ask your cashier!…  Read More

Winter Owner Celebration

Celebrate connection with our  Winter Owner Celebration!  December 6 – January 2 The holidays are all about connection. Our holiday traditions connect us to our family, friends and childhood memories. We connect around holiday tables filled with delicious food and good conversation. We feel connected by the light and positivity that pulses through our communities…  Read More