Our Streets Minneapolis is the local nonprofit behind the popular Open Streets events. While the pandemic forced the cancellation of all Open Streets Minneapolis events in 2020, the local nonprofit continued to focus its advocacy efforts on ensuring that the voices of folks who have historically been left out of transportation decision-making—Black… Read More →
This year we are thrilled to be partnering with organizations in our community who work to empower and uplift Black, Indigenous an other communities of Color (BIPOC), along with those who are working to address the hunger crisis that has been amplified by the pandemic. Our shoppers’ generous Change Matters donations totaled over $140,000 in… Read More →
Shop Co-op Curbside on Cyber Monday & get $5 OFF! This year, we’ve stocked our shelves (and Curbside) with thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Browse over 80 locally-made, fair-trade, and handmade gifts by small businesses and pick up tasty favorites for your favorite foodie too! This year, enjoy the convenience of getting your… Read More →
Our Commitment to you during Covid-19 AND always Twin Cities Co-op Partners (TCCP) is committed to remaining a trusted resource for our owners, shoppers and staff. We’re constantly adapting our stores to best meet the needs of the community during this time of uncertainty. Please visit our website for our safe shopping practices, Follow us…
Pantry staples + summer produce When the pandemic came to Minnesota, many of us stocked our pantries with more beans, canned goods, grains and bulk items than we knew what to do with. The Mindful Hapa has some great ideas for using up those extra non-perishables in fresh, unique ways for the summer palate. These… Read More →
Rounding up at the register with our Change Matters* program is an easy way to make donations. During the month of June all register donations will go to support Green Card Voices. Green Card Voices utilizes digital storytelling to share personal narratives of America’s immigrants, fostering tolerance and establishing a better understanding between the immigrant and… 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 →
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 →
By Mike Kempenich, The Gentleman Forager When I teach young students about mushrooms, I start by asking how many of them “like” mushrooms. Typically, one or two hands will go up in a group of 30. After finishing the class, and sampling many species of mushrooms, I ask how many now like at least one… Read More →
Rounding up at the register with our Change Matters* program is an easy way to make donations. During the month of February all register donations will go to support Mobile Menders. Mobile Menders provides free clothing repair to those in need via pop-up mending events. They believe everyone deserves the opportunity to have clothes that fit… Read More →
